The far-field audio detection technology from XMOS is being used in several products such as the Martina smart assistant from Pegatron to identify voice commands accurately across a room. “Voice-controlled human-machine interfaces will be a dominant conversation at CES” It is also showcasing the VocalFusion Stereo Evaluation Kit (XK-VF3500-L33) – the world’s first stereo acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) far-field linear microphone array solution. The XVF3500 voice processor in the kit allows two-channel full duplex AEC for developers of smart TV, soundbar, set-top box and digital media adapters. “The huge growth in advanced voice-controlled smart speakers – Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod – means that voice-controlled human-machine interfaces will be a dominant conversation at CES”, Mark Lippett (pictured right) President and CEO at XMOS tells us. “For us, it’s about making the best user experiences, with the least intrusion into our living spaces. Not only do we deliver the highest quality voice capture and audio playback across the noisiest rooms, but our products also enable the technology to merge into the existing flat surfaces already in our environment. “We currently have the only Amazon AVS qualified development kit with a far-field linear mic array and during the show we’ll be demonstrating the world’s first stereo-AEC far-field linear mic array solution – both capable of delivering ‘across the room’ voice interfaces. “At CES, companies will be looking for next generation, seamless HMI – natural language interfaces that are ready for mass-market adoption and we are proving that our technology can deliver that now.”
XMOS is part Sensory IP XMOS and Sensory partner to deliver keyword detection for the Internet of Things Partnership combines embedded speech capture with proven voice control technologies. Bristol, United Kingdom and Santa Clara, Calif., 1st November 2016 – XMOS Ltd., the leader in voice hardware solutions and Sensory Inc., a Silicon Valley company that enhances the user experience and security of consumer electronics, have today announced a partnership to deliver Sensory's TrulyHandsfreeTM voice control technology on the XMOS xCORE-VOICE far-field voice capture processing platform. TrulyHandsfree is the latest generation of voice keyword detection software from Sensory, the recognized leader in the speech industry. It provides high accuracy and robust performance in noisy environments, and enables a more secure user experience. The xCORE-VOICE platform delivers microphone aggregation combined with sophisticated voice processing and a flexible interface to automatic speech recognition systems. Commenting on the partnership, Todd Mozer, CEO of Sensory said, "XMOS is driving new levels of integration and performance in the voice processing market. The combination of its hardware and software solution platform with our TrulyHandsfree technology delivers a potent combination into this rapidly expanding voice-enabled market." Mark Lippett, XMOS CEO added, "We are delighted to partner with Sensory to integrate its industry-leading keyword detection technology as part of the xCORE-VOICE solution. We expect our partnership to help drive the adoption of voice interfaces across a wide range of consumer products." About XMOS XMOS is a leading provider of voice interface solutions. Now on its second generation, the xCORE-200 family of Multicore Microcontrollers is pushing the boundaries of quality and integration - delivering the most comprehensive Voice User Interface (VUI) controller solutions for IoT devices. For more information, please visit www.xmos.com. About Sensory Inc. Sensory Inc. creates a safer and superior UX through vision and voice technologies. Sensory's technologies are widely deployed in consumer electronics applications including mobile phones, automotive, wearables, toys, IoT and various home electronics. With its TrulyHandsfreeTM voice control, Sensory has set the standard for mobile handset platforms' ultra-low power "always listening" touchless control. To date, Sensory's technologies have shipped in over a billion units of leading consumer products. Visit Sensory at www.sensory.com
I enjoy ALL of the blogs of the companies alive with the adjacent possible of voice. Todd Mozer- 5 stars for his thoughts. He did Neural network speech 2o yrs ago. Here is xmos most recent entry How voice user interfaces will feature in CES 2018 Posted: 21 December 2017 XMOS Editor By: The recent rise of the smart speaker has been exceptional, and all signs suggest the dominance of Amazon's Alexa and to a lesser extent Google Home is set to continue at CES 2018. Looking at the increase in searches made for these devices (see graph below) we can see how demand has grown and that we're now at a point where there is exceptional competition between the major players. And this is before Apple's HomePod, which starts shipping early next year, joins the fray. Three years ago we were already at the point where 55% of teens and 41% of adults use voice search more than once per day on their mobile phones (source Google Survey). The rise of the Echo and Google Home has only increased this. The work that we've been doing with Amazon Alexa Voice Service (our VocalFusion 4-mic technology is the first - and currently only - linear far-field mic array qualified by Amazon for the Alexa Voice Service) and other Tier 1 partners worldwide suggests that these devices are just the tip of the iceberg. We firmly believe that while there will be a plethora of similar devices, the real and very considerable growth is going to come from innovation, not replication. Moving to the edge of the room 2018 will see voice technology integrated into a greater range of systems than just smart speakers. This is partly a natural step as AI chips and edge computing improve; but also as a consequence of the need to integrate these into multiple rooms, and locate them in positions where they can be used, regardless of where the voice user interface is and the direction they're facing. Take a closer look at almost any advert for a smart speaker, from any vendor, and more than likely you won't see a power cable, and it will be positioned in the centre of a room - a coffee table, or a kitchen counter, far away from a power socket. By integrating smart far-field voice user interfaces into multiple wall-mounted and edge-of-room systems, the technology can be more easily brought into the home, and added to products we already use. Will we see a smart dishwasher or washing machine with a voice UI? Probably not yet, but there is already a smart thermostat with built-in Alexa Voice Service, the ecobee4. Will we see a voice enabled TV, soundbar or media streamer? Absolutely because the technology is now available to add voice interfaces to products with stereo output channels. What you can expect to see from us at CES During CES in January, XMOS will be demonstrating our latest voice interface technology. Our technology will also be in evidence on several partner stands on the show floor, for example the XMOS XVF3000 voice processor is used in both the Bocco robot on the Yukai Stand (64601 in "Creative Vision, Japan Tech". VocalFusion Stereo Evaluation Kit (XK-VF3500-L33), with VocalFusion XVF3500 Voice Processor We'll be showcasing our new VocalFusion stereo linear kit, the world's first stereo-AEC linear far-field voice kit for smart devices. This uses the new XVF3500 voice processor, which delivers 2-channel full duplex acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) - targeted at OEMs working in smart TVs soundbars, set-top boxes and digital media adaptors. We'll also be showing our VocalFusion 4-Mic Kit for Amazon AVS along with the XVF3100-based VocalFusion Linear Kit, both designed for the edge of room segment for integration into smart panels, kitchen appliances and industrial equipment. Looking forward, there'll also be demonstrations of our VocalSorcery advanced blind signal separation, which delivers voice capture from individual people within noisy environments like a café or car, and a joint proof of concept with Infineon that blends data from radar and microphones with XMOS voice capture technologies to deliver a more seamless human machine interface that enables greater context for the systems. To arrange to meet the XMOS team visit xmos.com/news/events Steven Johnson's work- expect multiples. Sensory is so great, but there is Rubidium, QUIK has made me a proud part owner as they chose voice with limited resources in 15. There should soon be others ( many) In 18 voice is SO HUGE. It is the input into AI. M& A will be in earnest- IF Nest needs something to try to fend off AMZN they will just buy it. You tend to use what you have on your bench. No dithering will be allowed- they have to innovate- they have to do it ASAP. Will track along
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