BlueAnt Announces World's First, Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset at CES
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--BlueAnt Wireless today announced that CES Las Vegas 2008 will be
the launch-pad for its latest and most innovative Bluetooth Headset -
the BlueAnt V1. The world's first voice controlled Bluetooth headset,
the BlueAnt V1 is destined to appeal to those looking for something a
little more sophisticated from their Bluetooth device.
The BlueAnt V1 Voice Controlled Headset allows users to easily
control most functions of their headset using the revolutionary
'BlueGenie(TM) Voice Interface(1)' from Sensory, Inc. Talk to it - and
it will talk to you. Ask it for assistance - and it will assist you in
getting the right command. This headset eliminates the combinations of
button pushes, button holds and flashing lights synonymous with
advanced Bluetooth devices. One activation button provides you with
total control of the V1's entire function menu system via an easy to
use voice interface.
The 'BlueGenie(TM) Voice Interface(1)' uses advanced Voice
Recognition and Voice Synthesis technology to allow users to easily
control the functions of their headset using their voice rather than
multiple button presses.
The V1 also incorporates dual microphones allowing for BlueAnt's
patented 'Voice Isolation Technology(TM)', a revolutionary proprietary
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) software solution. Voice Isolation
Technology(TM) uses advanced techniques to separate the user's voice
signal from all other sounds, enhancing and isolating all frequencies
that affect voices coming into and out of the headset resulting in
outstanding environmental noise reduction, echo cancellation and wind
noise protection.
Fitting into BlueAnt's premium headset range, the V1 is small and
lightweight and clips neatly onto a tie, shirt or jacket when not in
use.
BlueAnt CEO, Taisen Maddern, says, "BlueAnt's success is a result
of development and focus that goes into every aspect of each of our
products. We have used the BlueAnt Z9 as our foundation for the V1,
and then taken our development process one step further. The products
may look slightly similar but the technology is more advanced. It is a
sophisticated product offering unlike any other headset that is
currently on the market. The V1 will lead the way in Voice Controlled
Headset technology providing consumers with the kind of functionality
that they have been waiting for."
The BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth Headset offers a range of advanced
specifications making it the most innovative Bluetooth headset on the
market today. Its features include:
-- Voice control, using the 'BlueGenie(TM) Voice Interface(1)'
-- Dual microphones for pure speech
-- Voice Isolation Technology(TM) for extreme noise, wind and
echo cancellation
-- Bluetooth v2.1
-- Multi-point technology - connects two phones at once allowing
you to answer the phone that rings
-- Incorporates 'Voice Isolation' Standard & Max settings
adjustable to surrounding noise environments
-- Multi-function car & desk charger
-- USB Charger
-- Innovative tie clip for attaching to shirt or cuff, when not
in use
-- Inner ear & outer ear speaker gels
-- Small and lightweight
-- Up to 6 hrs talk-time or 200 hrs standby
-- 2 year replacement warranty
MSRP: $119.00 USD
For further information and product images, please visit our image
gallery at www.blueantwireless.com.
About BlueAnt Wireless
BlueAnt Wireless is a leading supplier of Bluetooth peripheral
devices worldwide. BlueAnt's product portfolio includes hands-free,
stereo audio streaming and wireless communication products offering
cutting-edge technology, design and features. With its Global Head
Office in Melbourne, Australia, BlueAnt has offices in San Francisco
and London.
About Sensory, Inc.
Sensory, Inc. is the leader in speech technologies for consumer
products. Sensory is a profitable private company offering a complete
line of IC and software-only solutions for speech recognition, speech
synthesis, speaker verification, music synthesis and more. The
company's products are widely deployed in consumer electronics
applications including telephones, home automation, toys, remote
controls, automotive, security, and learning aids. Sensory's customers
represent the leaders in consumer electronics, including such
companies as Hasbro, JVC, Kenwood, Mattel, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Uniden
and Sony. Sensory, Inc. is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with
additional offices in Portland, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Vienna. Visit
www.sensoryinc.com for more information.
(1) BlueGenie(TM) is a trademark of Sensory, Inc.
BlueAnt Wireless
Suzanne Harrison, Marketing Manager
415-956-0800
media@myblueant.com
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