Speech Technology eWeekly - January 09, 2019

Features

Embedding Speech Biometrics on Devices

Voice biometrics just might be the next great hope in securing data and other content. But as people use their mobile devices for more and more, embedding speech biometrics on these devices becomes more important

Editor's Letter

Reaching the Reluctant with Speech Technology

I'm not a Luddite, but I am skeptical about the latest shiny new toy. People like me want tech that works for us.

Speech Technology News

Report Says IVA Market to surpass USD 11.5 billion by 2024

The IVA market is anticipated to grow significantly over the forecast timeframe due to the growing demand for online self-service, self-reliance, and rapid query resolution requirements. Websites are becoming the preferred service channels to gain information, make purchase decisions, and resolve issues. 

Sensory Releases Embedded AI That Allows Voice Assistants and IoT Devices to Identify a Wide Variety of Home Sounds

TrulySecure Sound ID identifies sounds within the home and can send messages to homeowners.

CEVA Introduces WhisPro, Neural Network-Based Speech Recognition Technology For Voice Assistants and IoT Devices

Trigger Phrase SDKit for always-on devices extends CEVA's intelligent sound IP portfolio, offering customers a holistic solution for voice-controlled devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, Bluetooth earbuds, and more.

Sensory Releases Cloud-Free Voice Control for Bluetooth Speakers

Designed to not invade user privacy or record user conversations, Sensory's VoiceGenie Smart Speaker reference design is a low-cost solution for enabling voice-powered music control on Bluetooth speakers.

Industry Voices

Q&A: Why Chatbots Aren't Just for Digital Channels

What do you picture when you think about chatbots? A speech bubble on a screen? Maybe one of the many virtual assistant devices making their way into homes? Whatever the picture is in your mind's eye, it's likely it involves digital channels. But Scott Horn, CMO of [24]7.ai, says you're missing a big piece of the puzzle if you're only taking a digital approach to chatbots.

2 Tools to Help you Get Started with Voice Technology

If you're a content creator of any kind--creating books or audiobooks, podcasts, articles, magazines, videos, you name it--you're eventually going to have to bring that content into the realm of Amazon's Alexa. Here are two tools to help beginners build their skills.