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The Future of Automotive HMI

Posted January 30, 2012 at 2:45 pm, by

As we know, trends in mobile communication and consumer electronics are rapidly evolving  , but how are these developments changing the way we interact with cars?  Nuance’s “Automotive Vision 2020” examines this question, and is based on a thorough analysis of current and future key trends affecting the evolution of automotive Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Our newest whitepaper, Automotive HMI Fit for 2020, provides an insightful analysis on global trends in a number of key areas including personal mobile devices, consumer electronics, car technology, demography, economy and legislation. Each trend is analyzed in light of its impact on the evolution of automotive infotainment systems in general and automotive HMI in particular, demonstrating how these trends may shape a typical automotive… read more

Talk to your Music!

Posted January 11, 2012 at 4:25 pm, by

People nowadays have a music database of thousands of music titles, and more and more consumers subscribe to online music services. Navigating through the music selection however can be really annoying. Nuance and Gracenote have agreed a strategic partnership to enhance the music selection experience of music in automotive and music and video beyond automotive. Nuance and Gracenote have worked together since 2001 and have provided the two key pieces of voice enabled music solutions shipping in automotive since 2009 now these two parts will be brought together are one total solution from Nuance – VoCon Music.   VoCon Music will deliver an unmatched voice experience where consumers can simply speak the name of almost any artist, song, or album, and… read more

Ready for CES 2012? We are!

Posted January 7, 2012 at 5:57 am, by

What better way to start the year than with a tradeshow! Nuance is getting off on the right foot with some exciting demos, news, and activites at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! From your phone, to your car, to your livingroom, Nuance wants to power your lifestyle in 2012! We’ll be rocking CES this year with our most diverse set of offerings ever, and plenty of events to showcase them in! For starters, the Dragon Guy will be wandering the show floor, so if you see that bright green suit, stop and say hello. You might just get yourself a sneak peak at something amazing! We’ll be showcasing some of our latest tech at the Pepcom Digital… read more

Technology’s Role in Making You a Safer, Smarter Connected Driver

Posted December 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm, by

Today’s mobile consumer is almost always connected and with that comes the demand to stay connected behind the wheel.  Driver distraction has been a critical topic of focus for many in the mobile industry and has been top of mind for federal and state legislators and agencies.   Nuance has been a firm believer that technology plays an important role in minimizing manual and visual driver distractions – with voice bridging the gap between consumer  demand to stay connected and the ability to do so in a smarter, safer way.   Bans on hand-held texting are a no-brainer – but sweeping bans on technology in cars needs to be weighed very carefully regarding risk to industry and ultimately drivers.  Technology has the… read more

Recapping the Action @ TEDx Cambridge

Posted November 22, 2011 at 5:41 pm, by

Greetings Dragon Fans! This past Saturday we had an amazing opportunity to join in on the fun at TEDx in Cambridge, MA and rub shoulders with some truly inspiring and interesting people. With a roster of dynamic “thinkers and doers” on stage and an enthusiastic crowd eager to learn and interact, the event centered around one important question—how do you thrive? The Dragon team was out in full-force, mingling with speakers and event goers alike while demonstrating the power of Dragon. And wherever we go, the question is always the same—does Dragon really work? Of course we respond with a resounding YES, but the event goers didn’t need to take our word for it…they could see (and try) it for themselves!… read more

Nuance Auto Forum Detroit 2011 Was The Talk Of The Town!

Posted November 16, 2011 at 10:37 am, by

For those that may have missed it, last week’s Nuance-hosted Automotive Forum event in Detroit brought together more than 100 attendees from the automotive industry’s most innovative car manufacturers and content providers to experience hands-on the power of Nuance’s Connected Car. Leading automotive companies including Ford, GM/ OnStar, Chrysler, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, Garmin, TomTom and many others at the event had first-ever access to demos of Nuance’s newest auto innovations set to revolutionize the in-car experience. The in-car demos at the event included in-car communication, message dictation and hybrid music search – spotlighting the many ways that Nuance auto solutions are transforming the driving experience with unprecedented connectivity. And, partner demos included Spansion’s Acoustic Processing Unit and Gracenote’s MediaVOCS®… read more

Connected Cars Keep Us Talking

Posted November 9, 2011 at 12:02 pm, by

Monday’s panel discussion here at the Nuance Automotive Forum in Detroit made one thing very clear – the connected car is an incredibly hot topic!  Moderated by Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press, participants Ed Chrumka of Nuance, Brigitte Richardson of Ford, Vadim Brenner of Gracenote, and Jeff Synder of Pandora all brought to light many important aspects of what consumers are demanding for content behind the wheel – and how as an industry – we’re able to make it more accessible through technology.   A common thread in accessing content in a safer, smarter way was voice – be it asking for a your favorite song through Pandora or your iPod, accessing navigation information, and real-time information like traffic,… read more

Speaking About The ABCs Of The Connected Car

Posted November 7, 2011 at 9:27 am, by

Millions of drivers around the world are already experiencing the power of Nuance’s powerful automotive speech technologies, and the industry buzz about the connected car has never been stronger. With so much interest and excitement surrounding the future of the driving experience, we’re bringing together some of the most innovative auto manufacturers and content providers in the industry as part of our annual Nuance Automotive Forum next week in Detroit to dive deeper into the topic.   The discussion will focus on the successes and complexities ahead in delivering consumers the ultimate connected automotive experience. Led by moderator Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press, panelists from Nuance, Ford, Gracenote, and Pandora will shed light on what’s next for mobile… read more