While the system automatically detects the caller's location, thanks to caller ID, it was befuddled by other questions. Once settled, its driving directions were more precise, including distances in the various legs of the trip. BeVocal sells advertising on the service, though none was heard during the phone test. It also sells its technology and services to businesses such as financial services companies. A Web-enabled phone gives the user freedom to move around, he says, but it has a tiny screen and isn't that easy to use.
Speech recognition works for limited information.
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