wraggster
April 30th, 2009, 19:34
New Tellme speech control tool to be built into upcoming Windows Mobile handsets.
Microsoft is looking to trump the iPhone's touchscreen UI with voice activated commands for all kinds of handset functions.
The Tellme technology will be built into Windows Mobile 6.5-powered devices due to hit the market this autumn.
Microsoft reckons research shows people prefer voice over touch, pointing out that one verbal command can do what usually requires four touches.
Perhaps the software giant is missing the point slightly here in that speed doesn't necessarily trump tactile interaction, but it will be interesting to see if the concept takes hold.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/33196/Microsoft-looks-to-beat-touch-with-voice
Microsoft is looking to trump the iPhone's touchscreen UI with voice activated commands for all kinds of handset functions.
The Tellme technology will be built into Windows Mobile 6.5-powered devices due to hit the market this autumn.
Microsoft reckons research shows people prefer voice over touch, pointing out that one verbal command can do what usually requires four touches.
Perhaps the software giant is missing the point slightly here in that speed doesn't necessarily trump tactile interaction, but it will be interesting to see if the concept takes hold.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/33196/Microsoft-looks-to-beat-touch-with-voice