[gui-talk] Fwd: voice on the go

[Steve Pattison]

>From: Karim Lakhani karim.lakhani at shaw.ca
>To: Access-L access-l at access-l.com
>
>Hi All,
>I'm not sure what list this article came from but I cannot call from Canada.
>It tells me the number is not in service.
>Maybe I misunderstood the article and it's only available in the USA.
>Good day.
>
>1-888-555-1234"
>Voice on the Go
>
>Voice on the Go provides easy, convenient hands-free and eyes-free access to
>email, contacts, calendar and other content using just your voice on any
>mobile device.
>
>Features:
>
>With a few simple voice commands, you can access:
>
>Email by VOICE - Listen to, forward, reply, compose, navigate and delete
>emails. "Reply: Coffee for our 3 o'clock today? Let me know."
>
>Contacts by VOICE - Search contacts and place calls by voice. "Call Mobile"
>or "Call Number: .
>
>Calendar by VOICE - Review appointments and create new appointments. "Create
>Appointment: June 19th 9:00 AM Sales Meeting; Status update."
>
>Benefits:
>
>Safely use your Treo anytime, anywhere - while driving, or any other time
>Works with any Treo Quick, easy setup No software to install Simple-to-use
>with no voice training required Accessible to visually impaired and
>physically disabled Legal Compliance with hands-free driving legislation
>Only $5.99 per month with 30 days FREE!
>For a limited time only, join Voice on the Go and receive 300 minutes per
>month of free local and long distance Voice on the Go Talk Time calling in
>the Continental United States or Canada.
>
>* Calls to Voice on the Go are subject to your regular carrier rates.
>
>The range of possibilities for two-way voice interaction with a Treo
>smartphone really intrigued me. Voice on the Go provides hands-free and
>eyes-free use of email, contacts, calendar and other content. By listening
>and speaking, you can create, reply, forward, compose and delete emails.
>Other voice interactive services include traffic alerts, news, stock quotes,
>weather, and sports.
>
>After spending considerable time using the service, I can say that Voice on
>the Go is a road warrior's dream!
>
>Voice on the Go was created and developed for enterprise customers. But it's
>a tremendous tool for any casual user wanting voice guidance and smartphone
>functions on the road. The service is available in a variety of languages
>including English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and German. Designed for
>clients such as Fortune 500 companies, telecom operators, and government
>organizations, standard consumers receive a cutting edge service.
>
>
>Email
>Initial setup with Voice on the Go is simple and fast. Creating a free trial
>account is quick and easy. Anyone who uses POP/POP3 email such as Yahoo,
>Gmail, Hotmail, etc., can access messages from anywhere anytime. (IMAP
>support is planned.)
>
>I use Yahoo and chose it for this evaluation. After establishing an account
>and following straight forward online instructions, I was receiving my
>emails by voice right away. I tested the various email capabilities,
>including listening, creating, forwarding, replying, deleting, and navigate
>completely hands free. I received emails almost as soon as they hit the
>server. Interaction with Voice on the Go was superb. It's a very fast and
>efficient service!
>
>The biggest hurdle to overcome with Voice on the Go is learning the few
>simple commands necessary for their menus. Once you get those down, you are
>quickly on your way to being safer and more efficient while traveling the
>roads. One noteworthy feature is the addition of text or email alerts from
>alternative addresses. This is worth exploring because it keeps you up to
>speed on new messages you may need to receive that are of the utmost
>importance.
>
>Contacts
>
>As with your email accounts, you will want to setup a contacts database as
>well. This can be completed in a few ways: you can input contacts directly
>by adding them one at a time, or you can import them from your laptop or
>desktop computer using the online import tool.
>
>Your Outlook contacts can be imported in the form of a CVS file. If you find
>this a bit difficult or don't understand how to make the transfer, don't
>worry. The good folks at Voice on the Go have an excellent help section on
>their site that walks you step by step through through the process. They
>have done a good job at anticipating any difficulties you might encounter
>along the way. (If worse comes to worse, you can email them and a
>knowledgeable team responds quickly with answers.)
>
>Once you have your contacts uploaded to the Voice on the Go server, you can
>begin jumping straight from your emails to searching or calling contacts
>simply by stating names or companies, and then directing your call to their
>mobile, business, or home number. The cool thing is that you never have to
>leave the system. You interact with Voice on the Go system while placing
>calls, managing your e-mails and checking your calendar without ever having
>to restart from the beginning. (Watch this video to see what I mean.)
>
>Calendar
>
>The calendar feature allows you to quickly review and create appointments
>that you have scheduled throughout your day. Adding appointments can be done
>by two methods: either through the online site or through your Treo
>smartphone via the Voice on the Go service. Like your Treo's datebook, the
>calendar feature is setup in 15 minute increments and consists of a subject,
>location, and body heading. Once again, navigating through your daily
>appointments is as easy as learning simple commands. To truly make your
>calendar experience useful, Voice on the Go offers a Microsoft
>synchronization tool that syncs your calendar appointments as well as your
>contacts. This is truly a mobile professional's dream tool!
>
>Security
>
>You may be wondering if the service is safe to use. Absolutely! While you do
>have to trust your data to Voice on the Go's server, subscriber information
>is compressed and encrypted. Enterprise information stays on the company's
>server, behind a firewall and accessible only through SSL encrypted
>connections. If you're worried about someone stealing your phone and
>accessing important information, you can rest easy there too. Voice on the
>Go is password protected and you must either input or speak your password
>when logging in.
>
>Bluetooth Compatibility
>
>Part of being a truly safe road warrior means you use hands free devices so
>you can keep your eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel. With Voice
>on the Go you can feel free to use your Bluetooth enabled headsets to carry
>out your voice activated commands or conversations.
>
>While testing this software I tried several different headsets. The three
>tested were the Aliph Jawbone, Motorola H700, and the Palm Treo Ultra light
>headsets. Out of the three, the Jawbone proved to be the top performer in
>consistently recognizing voice commands without repetition. With the other
>two there were instances where verbal commands had to be repeated to be
>understood. In my opinion, the inconsistencies were not the fault of the
>Voice on the Go but the Bluetooth stack on Treo smartphones.
>
>Conclusion
>
>
>Voice on the Go is one of the most innovative and ingenious concepts. With 5
>years of research and development, you get a user experience that is
>exceptional. As someone on the road quite a bit myself, I find it comforting
>and reassuring to listen to my emails, make calls, and check appointments
>without worry about taking my eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. With
>voice activated software that doesn't need to be trained and is simple
>beyond comparison, everyone should try this service.
>
>
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Regards Steve
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