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Article: Voice recognition is integral part of telematics.(Special Report)
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- Automotive News
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- November 17, 2003
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Byline: Chris Wright
Voice recognition applications are increasingly considered a critical component of the telematics systems that are being introduced by most automakers because of concerns about driver distraction.
Telematics providers are under increasing pressure to develop voice-based systems to reduce reliance on visual commands and the pressing of buttons.
Technology partnerships between automakers and suppliers are becoming more common, such as the associations between BMW AG and Visteon Corp., and IBM Corp. and Honda Motor Co. The partnerships also are becoming more complex: IBM, Johnson Controls Inc. and DaimlerChrysler AG are ...