Microsoft revs speech app for cars
C|Net | at | by Mike
Microsoft is keeping its eye on the road with its Windows CE operating system. The software giant released its latest speech software for use with Windows CE for Automotive 3.5, Microsoft's operating system for in-car use. The speech software will be the basis for an interface, which partners will develop, to access the operating system. Microsoft is already working with companies such as ScanSoft, Fonix, Elan Informatique, Asahi Kasei and Hitachi, on text-to-speech engines and voice-recognition technologies that they hope to sell to automakers. Microsoft has been busy in the telematics space, signing deals and partnerships with the likes of Accenture and BMW.