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[Android Apps and Games] Roland Deschain:
Brandall - I congratulate you on what appears to be an amazing product. Would it be possible to navigate certain applications via voice? As an example, is something like this feasible: "Utter - scroll down 25%" to scroll down 25% of the way while viewing a web page in a browser, for instance?

Also, what about controlling a desktop computer via a Windows application/plug-in?
[Android Apps and Games] jirafabo:
Brandall, this app looks amazing. In 4+ years of XDA'ing, I just hit subscribe for the first time. Can't wait to try it out. Do you have a twitter we can follow you at? Maybe @utter! or the likes.
[Android Apps and Games] goodtom:
Can't wait to try it out :)
[Android Apps and Games] CreepyE:
Amazing looking app! Definently waiting to dl this asap

Sent Via My Shiny New Droid4!
[Android Apps and Games] draculam3k:
Can't wait to try this app out have not been that impressed with the other similar apps.

This one looks slick.
[Android Apps and Games] javaman70:
Looking forward to trying this out. Sounds like it will be better than what I have seen so far.
[Android Apps and Games] Purevulcan0:
Awesome app, need someone to beta test, im ready, just shoot me a pm, subscribed for the first time btw
[Android Apps and Games] kennyo112:
Looks amazing....

This looks absolutely incredible, I cannot wait to take it for a test drive.......Great work.

"Q) Google’s Project Majel will no doubt surpass this application. Why are you bothering?

A) Perhaps.. It remains to be seen the direction Google take and whether their focus will be too much in the interest of nudging you towards Google services, rather than providing an open and configurable voice integrated assistant."

One of my favorite aspects of Android over iOS is simply choices like this. Majel could very well have aspects that surpass this app and utter! will probably have aspects that surpass Majel - ultimately whichever works best for you personally is the one to go with.
[Android Apps and Games] -somebody-:
Cant wait to try this when its ready
[Android Apps and Games] awwbaw3:
utter!

This sounds utter!y amazing... I am staying tuned!
[Android Apps and Games] MellowMoodz:
Subscribed

One of the most promising apps I've seen in awhile....can't wait to try it.
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Thank you. When offline recognition is available it opens the door to many more mundane speech controlled functions. As it stands at the moment, implementing such commands would be more of a gimmick and wouldn't be quicker or save time/effort..

Good to know thank you :) twitter, g+ links in my signature below - I think they work!
[Android Apps and Games] FitChicago:
Brandall:

I cannot tell you how impressed I am with your creativity, skills and vision in developing Utter! When I viewed the video last week I was in awe; brilliant, incredibly brilliant.

I would be thrilled to assist you in beta testing Utter!

I eagerly look forward to this app.
[Android Apps and Games] krispp:
Can't wait to try it out
[Android Apps and Games] codesplice:
Brandall,

Sounds like a solid plan for turning out a quality product. I look forward to providing funding through kickstarter.
[Android Apps and Games] floridatank:
Waiting for the weekend and any new signs of the testable apk for Utter!
[Android Apps and Games] Number R09:
the best news yet. thanks for taking an introspective reprieve and realizing this. i am sure utter! will be better for it. i am happy to wait, for perfection cannot be rushed. utter! will be ready when it's ready.
[Android Apps and Games] djgdroid:
Wise move Brandall, we have enough assistants out there that are half done. I admire your approach. I know when Utter! is released it will be be useful. This is what a smartphone was made for. You have got so many great ideas.
[Android Apps and Games] dw9906:
You couldn't read two posts back? Lol
[Android Apps and Games] traumatism:
Hey Brandall,

Just saw your app and im quite impressed. there is an app called text by voice, which uses a unique phrase to start the app that can be spoken. thought it could be useful for your app.

here is a link to the video for ya.
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Kickstarter

Just been reading through the Kickstarter terms and conditions and it appears as though I have to be a US resident to use them :mad: urgh...

I'm based in the UK - does anyone have any good ideas? I've looked at some alternative UK sites and they all seem pretty poor and don't raise very much money!

Pozible

Sponsume

Crowdfunder

PleaseFundUs

Suggestions welcome...

I'm also pondering over how much funding I should go for..? A couple of dedicated, experienced Java developers for six months... Please share your thoughts!

brandall
[Android Apps and Games] codesplice:
Maybe look into "partnering" with someone in the US and getting them to host the kickstarter thing?

I would be happy to contribute that much to help you out if you'd be comfortable with that.
[Android Apps and Games] freak4dell:
You could always start your own donation site, but that obviously won't get as many hits as Kickstarter would.

You could try and find someone to partner with in the U.S. I'd offer to do it, but I don't know how this sort of thing would affect taxes and whatnot, since it looks like the money would be tied to my bank account, and depending on the amount, would be reportable to the authorities.
[Android Apps and Games] RoboJoe:
I only saw that you had to be over 18. Where does it say US only?
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Thanks for the offers - it's something I may have to look at doing as Kickstarter is the place to get maximum funding.

Having a read, there are tax implications though :mad:

You have to satisfy the Amazon payment terms, which basically means a US bank account and address - details are here

Quite why they haven't opened it to Google Checkout is beyond me...? There are plenty of moaning posts asking them the same...
[Android Apps and Games] philburkhardt:
Have you looked at Appbackr? ...they work with Paypal.

http://www.appbackr.com/
[Android Apps and Games] syager1981:
Am I eligible to start a Kickstarter project?

To be eligible to start a Kickstarter project, you need to satisfy the requirements of Amazon Payments:

Be a permanent US resident and at least 18 years of age with a Social Security Number (or EIN), a US bank account, US address, US state-issued ID (driver’s license), and major US credit or debit card.

Projects must also follow the Kickstarter Guidelines.
[Android Apps and Games] kamots:
Dude. Your awesome. Take your time..when you release it, it will be amazing. I wish you the best of luck with this project, and when its ready, it will definately be on my phone. My only request is that u not loose your mind and charge an arm and a leg for it like the ppl at TSF shell did. Like I posted in that thread. Call me crazy, but I would rather have 100000+ downloads at $5 a pop( which is easy to see for an app like this) than 300 downloads at $17 a pop. I'm no economist though. Just my. 2 cents. :p:D

Edit: wow ...and there is a reason I'm not an economist. For giggles I cheched tsf in the market, and they have 10,000 downloads.... that's ......carry the three.....$ alot of money:p still , hopefully you get my point.
[Android Apps and Games] thewarhawk:
Well, that counter doesn't count how many people uninstalled it for a refund..also, using your example, the makers of TSF made(at the most) $170,000 however, if they had charged $5 and sold 100,000+, which is completely do-able considering the millions of android owners and the awesome-ness of this app, they would have $500,000, $330,000(or a little under 3x) more than charging $17

either way you make a lot of money, but charging less money makes everyone happier;)
[Android Apps and Games] idkwhothatis123:
+1.
[Android Apps and Games] relldroid:
i probably wouldn't pay $17 for an app, unless it's like an office app our something, $5 no problem
[Android Apps and Games] kamots:
I agree completely :D:p
[Android Apps and Games] lncoln:
Agree 100%. I purchased mobile biz pro for $22. Well worth every penny, especially since its deductible! =-O

get the f*** off my obstacle course!
[Android Apps and Games] Cdevine8:
Icon

What do you think about this icon for Utter?:):D
[Android Apps and Games] shawn13165:
Yes they did
[Android Apps and Games] krzych:
No no no, thank YOU :D

It's about time - krzych is back in testing - reviewing what new functions did you coook up for us ;).

Huh, and I just found my best team working on ICS :D. Maybe they will grab 4.2 somewhere from soon ;)

[edit]

Ben, how do you fetch the apps? Normal way, or somehow strange? It's not very fast, although, not very slow too :) And if you could make a progressbar instead of indefinitive one, I could compare the speed with my backup tool to check if there's any place for improvements ;).

By the way, creating custom commands are just PERFECT in the meaning of dialog with utter - especially when Ivona talks to me like that, a nice female voice :D

1. Importing/exporting commands says by toast "disabled" and nothing happens

2. Besides the CHILD setting in the password, you could add "remove password" option because I'm not sure that when I enter "remote control" and press "decline" after I set the password (even when changed to blank) that the remote control is deactivated by this "Decline" button. I fear it can be still enabled but simply with blank password :D
[Android Apps and Games] Extreme_One:
Just used Utter to post a Facebook status update. I thought the result was funny enough to share.
[Android Apps and Games] morg01:
Does that mean if a user were to use lottery numbers generated by utter . . and they win, you get a cut? :D
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
LOL! Haha! That's a classic... Hope you didn't lose too many friends!

Good thinking! I should put that in the app disclaimer! :D

Be back to reply to all posts soon folks, snowed under solving Play Store bugs!

Sent via xda premium
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
That's pretty darn funny!:laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] krzych:
Immanuel Kant? ;D Maybe She knows better, just trust her ;) (I call it 'her' as I use Ivona, hahah ;) )
[Android Apps and Games] vhl71:
new user

hi

just downloaded the app and tried it on my samsung galaxy 3..

other than call contacts, none of the other commands seem to work. when i say text john mayer, it says computing and does nothing.

commands like whats the weather in newyork returns nothing as well

I'm missing something in config..what is it?
[Android Apps and Games] Extreme_One:
Haha yeah mine's a 'her' too. :)
[Android Apps and Games] ltassos:
Say 'commands' to get a list of what you can say. Maybe you're not following the command structure properly "What's the weather doing" or "What's the weather like in New York City". I believe it's on Master Randall's to-do list to loosen up the verbal commands a bit so you don't have to memorize strict command syntax.
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Your English seems pretty good to me :) and thanks for your suggestions.

Using custom commands in your own language is going to take some time to sort, as the English is hard-coded into the recognition algorithms - I'm gradually undoing this day-by-day, but it will be a while before all commands can be customised in any language. In the mean time I have some work-arounds coming.

Nicknames for contacts is complete and out in the next release, so not exactly translation, but you can set any word and associate it to a contact with a tricky sounding name.

G-Talk, Whatsapp, Viber etc are all on my list, but I haven't even had a chance to look at them yet.... Someday soon!

+2 Redial and call a number have been moved up on my list - Thanks for the nudge, they really need to be in there! :good:

Thank you! :) Not too much time is spent in the main application, so I figure it's not the end of the world...

:grabs: ! A read they have included opening applications (massive pat on the back to them!) and calendar entries - Any good? Haven't got myself a Jelly Bean device yet, so not been able to try.

It's actually a very long winded answer! I cache the app data - As far as speed goes, if the app name is specifically in the voice data, it will detect and execute it in around 0.02 of a second (with 150 apps of varying name length!).Otherwise, matching algorithms x 10, re-cache of packages x 2 different methods (intent and package manager). If you get 'opened X as the closest match', it means it got somewhere down the list of matching and re-caching!

Talking dirty will be out in the next release :D

Import export I'm still working on - lots of eventualities to consider... If you have a password already set, you'd be prompted to enter your current one first. I will add an option to disable this feature aside from entering child though.

Hi, welcome to the forum :) and thanks for reporting this - it sounds like your voice engine has been told by utter! to speak, but isn't doing anything. Can you go to your TTS Settings and press 'listen to an example' - what happens?

If nothing, you'll need to check there are no further installations required for the voice engine your are using - IVONA, for example, has an additional 200mb for each voice installed. If still no joy, a reboot can work wonders sometimes.... Still no joy, post back and I'll dig a little deeper for you.

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Think I've pretty much got a handle on all of the weird and wonderful bugs reported via the Play Store. I should get a final bug catching release out tomorrow and then it'll be cracking on with the new features! Bring it on....!

EDIT: My favourite bug is a force close reported when you try and listen to Google Music with your device on silent :D
[Android Apps and Games] IAmAN00bie:
Yeah, you can open apps and make calendar entries, but it is pretty basic. You have to speak the exact words to get it to start (which I guess is the same for utter as of now). But I'm confident that you'll make it less robotic to do so, and you have plenty of time until the next Android OS (and that's even if Google does release their voice assistant then).
[Android Apps and Games] Extreme_One:
I'm curious because I'm nosey; what is the highest AI level Utter will report at present?

Mine did say 1.04 until a recent patch when it dropped to 1.035. I don't use Tasker but imagine that integrating with Tasker would increase the reported AI level significantly...?

I'm not asking because I'm worried that I'm missing anything at present; I know things are going to get a whole lot more intelligent some day soon. :)

ps. Can you make it so that a FB status update or email body/subject begins with a capital letter? :)

Also, I'm struggling with some punctuation:

"Question mark" works

"Exclamation mark" works

"Comma" works

"Full stop" doesn't work ( I haven't tested this but... please don't make me say "period" :p )

"dash" or "hyphen" doesn't work

And can we have a 'new line' or 'carriage return' command?

Also, (sorry for bombarding) does the voice recognition improve as we use it more? (I'm using ICS if that matters)
[Android Apps and Games] jezphillips:
hey brandall, absolutely loving the app, you're doing a fantastic job with it.

there's been a couple of situations recently where i've wanted to sent a message while driving and it's worked perfectly right up to the point of proof reading the message but after that does it hand control back to the user or is there a way utter can ask again whether it's ok to send the message?

also, if you have a pin lock on your phone is there a way after turning the screen on that you can speak the pin to unlock your phone?

keep up the great work.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I was a little curious myself about the AI level. I was at 1.04 and dropped to 1.03. I use tasker so I would think think that would up my score?:eek:
[Android Apps and Games] krzych:
Hmm. Ok, if this means speedup at use time, it may be as slow at scanning as you wish ;).

Hahahah :D

Ok, I thought it was supposed to do something already :)

Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] cpaixao:
Hi Brandall do you want my help on translating whole app to Portuguese (Brazil)?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
As far as speed goes....In comparison to the multitudes of other voice assisted apps that I have tried, Utter moves very quickly. If you think it can be improved that would be monumental. The only time that I notice much lag depends on internet connection. Obviously an offline engine would be the fastest, but I can't imagine what it would take to develop.:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] ttamirt:
My AI level is 1.0 and I feel real dumb. I've tried to increase AI level by linking my Tasker with utter!, but I can't link Tasker. It says "There was error communicating with Tasker"

Also I can't enable Shake-to-Wake, Wave-to-Wake, and Visual Results. I don't know if Tasker isn't understanding my 'enable' or it doesn't have this feature.

I can't use 'spell' it doesn't recognize this word. When I try to use 'define', it says this feature is not there yet.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I have experienced none of those problems. Have you installed the most recent update of Utter? The earlier releases only reflected an AI of 1.0.

I have linked with Tasker and show an AI level of 1.03.

The only thing I have not gotten to work is the Wave to Wake feature.

I don't know if this makes any difference, but did you already have Tasker installed when you downloaded Utter? You might try reinstalling and see if that makes a difference.

In your commands list anything that has a (D) at the end of the task is currently disabled.

One last note...most of the commands are very specific, at least for now. So for instance you would have to say "enable visual results", or "disable visual results" for Utter to understand your intent.
[Android Apps and Games] krzych:
I never said it's slow - the opposite - it's very fast. I just said that when you define an app to run, it scans every possible activity, and then this scan takes long :). Nothing more :)

And you didn't see my backup app yet, so you don't know the speed yet ;) heheh ;)
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Ah...hah, okay. Yes it's pretty speedy.

Waiting then for the "backup app"...another goody to play with!:laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] krzych:
Will be right here soon enough, finishing, polishing, changing UI, and voila! ;)

PS. Sorry for a little OT ;)
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Hi folks, sorry for my absence - finally emerged from the Play Store bugs and think I've pretty much got them. In between times I've been working on some new features too, some of which I think you'll like :D

I'll need to let you folks have a tinker with it before I upload to the Play Store - really hoping within the next 24 hours!

Good to know even with their resource they aren't leaving me behind! When you say 'voice assistant' you make it sound like another app apart from Google Now ? Is that what you mean?

Thanks for all of these suggestions and yes to them all! I get rid of the punctuation etc when I'm searching for matches, so I need to add it back in after. I'll have a ponder about new paragraph etc too. Also, in two releases time there will be an option to increase the pause timeout, so you don't have to worry so much about taking a long breath! I'll add full stop in too - 'period' is just not very English!

The AI level isn't working properly, thanks for making me double check! I can't actually remember what the highest level possible would be on the last release, as mine is updated now and I'd have to recompile, load everything etc... When I fix it, I'll you know how you hit 'power user' status.

Google Voice Search improves the more you use it - although it also gets worse too! Returns off whenever I say on and puts text and call at the beginning of so many sentences for no reason at all.... I'm having to increasingly reverse-algorithm these. Another couple of solutions are coming soon too :D

It's supposed to! :eek:

Thanks for the offer and yes please! Not right now though... It's a huge task for me to prepare the list of what needs to be translated and in what context. I won't be too long though. Thanks again for the offer. :good:

:fingers-crossed: too! I'll build it in somehow... As far as speed goes, every command is lightening quick for me, on test devices and emulator, so if anyone does have a command that is slow to process, please do bring this to my attention!

The Tasker issue is a known Android problem where an application does not recognise the permission to use it, if it's installed after the application wanting permission! Not sure if it's fixed in Jelly Bean? You'd have to uninstall utter! and then re-install it to get Tasker to find the permissions. The bug is stared a lot of times from my post here and I've asked the dev of Tasker to put a work-around in for this.

There is the option to enable shake and wave in the settings menu. Does it work then? The command to turn it on is 'enable visual results' - does it not work? 'Define' isn't quite ready yet - need to build in Wikipedia (and some others) support. Solution for it not recognising 'spell' coming in the next release!

Still haven't worked out how I can demonstrate the 'rhythm' other than a very odd YouTube video!

I'll look forward to checking it out! :victory:

Thanks once again for all feedback, suggestions and reports folks!

I think you're going to like the next release :D
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Sorry, I missed this post - Auto-sending should now be enabled? Is it not working for you?

On the subject of text-messages, so users have reported that utter! doesn't read the last message, but an older one. The only reason I can think of that this would be happening is if another application is intercepting the message first and then not playing fair by releasing it to other apps afterwards.

For pin lock, it could only be for rooted devices. I hadn't considered building a voice-to-unlock lock-screen of my own, but probably best to wait until offline recognition is available!!! :D

In the next release, you will be able to do it using Tasker, the secure settings plugin and utter! If there's no data connection, you can still rely on your good old fashioned fingers! They are so 1980's... :D

EDIT: For back page arrivals, the latest test build is actually on the Play Store here
[Android Apps and Games] 99problemz:
Wohooo!! been waiting to talk dirty to kendra :p just wanted to say B. Utter has come a long way and I'm glad you have included us on this fantastic voyage keep it coming :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] krzych:
Heheh, you too? :) Ok, you'll be first to notify :). I think I can do it in one week or so, as it really works already :)

There was no release we wouldn't like :D. I won't participate in the next 24hrs for sure, as I need winter tires, and this requires a trip, and be back in one day :).

Btw. who has the snow already? ;P We have it, and it's not cool :D
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
It doesn't ask me to send the message either. It hands over the application back to the user once you accept the proofread option and requires a manual send. :eek:

If you choose not to proofread then it sends the message as it should. :)
[Android Apps and Games] IAmAN00bie:
Yep, there's been rumors for a long time that Google is working on a full-fledged voice assistant. Google Voice Search is slowly creeping into that territory, and I have no doubt that eventually it will become just that.
[Android Apps and Games] krzych:
Google won't make it. I mean, they will, but it will be same crap as the market (vel. play) and similar. Google is good only with new ideas, but of course, they have the development power... if only a smart, conscious person would lead them... :) (and wouldn't look for money so much :P)
[Android Apps and Games] nerys71:
will there be a way to run utter "live" from the lock screen? so I can just speak the "activate" word and then give a command without having to touch the phone? anyway to run it live "ALL" the time whenever its plugged into power or something like that?

I can just say "computer" it chimes and then give my command?