PURE introduces iVOX(tm) Voice Feedback Technology for DAB
 

From DRDB:

Using iVOX technology DAB digital radios can tells listeners station
names, the time, and alarm settings. It can even talk users through
setting alarms or presets. iVOX speaks with a real human voice, not
robotic synthesized speech, and is highly configurable with an
option of male or female voice. iVOX users simply turn off what
speech they don't need using the easy-to-change iVOX settings.

iVOX features in PURE's SONUS-1XT which debuts exclusively at the
Bristol Sound and Vision Show 2005. The show runs from February 25-
27 at the Bristol City Marriott.

Says Kevin Dale, president, PURE Digital: "iVOX adds an extra
dimension to the way we interact with DAB radios. As well as a being
a terrific benefit for the sleepy alarm-user who doesn't want to
raise their head, or find their glasses, iVOX is of enormous use to
partially sighted or blind radio listeners. iVOX's multiple levels
of configuration mean that each user can have precisely the amount
of iVOX of most use to them."

For example, at a low iVOX setting on SONUS-1XT a single tap on the
patented
SnoozeHandle(tm) and SONUS-1XT will tell users the time. To check
alarm settings users simply tap the SnoozeHandle twice to have them
spoken. At higher levels iVOX will name the available DAB stations
as listeners scroll through them, and even talk through all aspects
of setting up the radio.

For retailers iVOX enables SONUS-1XT's demo mode - which introduces
shoppers to the benefits of the product.

SONUS-1XT is expected to be available on the high street at around
£119.99 (inc. VAT). See www.pure.com for stockists or call 01923 277
488.