Fujitsu has developed speech retrieval information retrieval technology for smartphones

Users of the new technology can hear the latest news while driving without having to look at their phone’s display.

After reading the latest news or other information with a speech synthesizer, the user can tell what they want to hear more about. The software will then read out more details on the topic. With this solution, the user can access various information services while driving or eye and hand-holding work without operating the device.

Currently, most smartphones and other mobile devices are touch-controlled by users, while also having to watch the display. However, mobile devices may also be needed in life situations (e.g., walking, driving, or working) when the user’s eyes and hands are busy. In this case, the user can be assisted by speech recognition and speech synthesis technology that can read the text aloud.

With the development of devices that can remotely access data centers with a wealth of computing resources, it has become possible in recent years to develop speech recognition and synthesis technology that can handle a larger vocabulary. As a result, there has been a strong demand for the development of new, innovative services.

Industry-leading developments at Fujitsu Laboratories include a professional speech synthesizer and speech recognition technology that can also filter out background noise to more accurately detect user voice. The company is currently working on the development of new speech interfaces, e.g. in the development of data center-based speech recognition and ‑synthesis solutions.

Source: Press release