We think these questions, and our answers, would be beneficial for others. We are in the process of compiling the most helpful information. This page will be updated as we go. We have divided the topics into sections to help you find information in a more meaningful way. Voice activation usually refers to an a product does something in response to a voice command.
Voice recognition is a major component of voice activation.
This component is improving rapidly with new computer chips that can hold more information and perform more rapid matches between the spoken word and what 'knowledge' the chip holds. The development of this technology is difficult and expensive. We believe that the cellular phone industry will drive the technology further and faster than it has been developing. This will happen in response to the legislature pending in several states around the use of cellular phones while driving. The potential audience is huge and the financial stakes are very high.