CULLMANN's Selects ScanSoft Speech Technology for Universal Hands-free Kit for Mobile Phones

PEABODY, Mass. and GHENT, Belgium - CULLMANN GmbH selected ScanSoft VoCon® speech recognition solution to speech-enable the variocom VC4 - a new modular and cordless universal hands-free kit for mobile telephones.

The variocom VC4 is an in-car, hands-free system that offers a variety of functions - including GPS navigation, voice output and optional voice dialing for mobile phones. The addition of ScanSoft® speech technology enables motorists to interact with their mobile devices using the Cullmann hands-free system which complies with statutory requirements that govern the use of mobile phones in vehicles around the world.

ScanSoft® speech technology is embedded into the VC4 voice card, an optional feature for the variocom VC4 system, and is available in English, German and French. Advanced voice capabilities available with the voice card provide hands-free interaction with the device by enabling motorists to access phone numbers using only their voice.

"Offering speech as an add-on to our variocom VC4 was a logical next step for our product, particularly since global legislation mandates hands-free use of mobile telephones around the world. A high priority has been given to the safety and comfort of the driver, and ScanSoft's technology enables users to interact with the CULLMANN system without the need to operate it by hand or read information from it," said Jurgen Burgis, marketing, CULLMANN GmbH. "ScanSoft's technology enabled us to create a customized embedded solution that guarantees high quality recognition and fast response times, even in automobiles, where noise interference is a primary concern."