Realize Software Releases Realize Voice 4.0 Powerful Speech Control Software adds Dictation and Decision Commands

Realize Software announces Realize® Voice 4.0, a major update of its top-rated speech recognition software, which incorporates the latest speech technologies from Microsoft and enables a user to easily control virtually all Windows-based applications with their voice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Realize Software Corporation, www.realizesoftware.com
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Santa Clara, CA, -- Realize Software announces Realize® Voice 4.0, a major update of its top-rated speech recognition software, which incorporates the latest speech technologies from Microsoft and enables a user to easily control virtually all Windows-based applications with their voice. Realize® Voice 4.0 is the next step in voice control of the personal computer", said Mike Somlo, President of Realize Software Corporation, Using advanced macros such as decision commands, users can easily automate common computer tasks with their voice, thereby improving productivity in the workplace or at home. For example, Character Mode , which allows entry of text using the Phonetic alphabet, was implemented using a single decision command."

This powerful and highly configurable software gives you total control of your computer using your voice. It increases productivity by adding voice as another mode of input to your computer and can be configured to complement, reduce or even eliminate use of the computer keyboard and mouse. Virtually anyone can use this software to perform everyday tasks such as browsing the web or sending email, including people with disabilities or repetitive stress injuries.

Main features in Realize® Voice 4.0:

•   Voice Macros - Run multiple commands at once. Voice Macros can be application-specific to control any application using voice. Capture keyboard and mouse input and play it back using your voice.

•   Decision commands - Computer asks questions and then uses your response to run commands, output speech, or even ask follow-up questions.

•   Character mode - Lets you enter text, one character at a time, using the Phonetic Alphabet (Alpha, Charlie, Bravo,...) and other characters.

•   Control all programs - Control your PC using your voice... including all software such as, Microsoft Office, CAD, web browsers and e-mail applications.

•   Dictation - Lets you dictate text to your computer.

•   Address Book commands - Dial telephone numbers from your address book (Outlook, Outlook Express, ACT!, GoldMine, and more), get driving directions to a contact, go to their web page and many other contact-specific commands.

•   Text-To-Speech - Interactive audio responses to your voice input.

"Microsoft is committed to helping ISVs build great speech applications and we are excited to have Realize Software release Realize Voice based on SAPI 5.1", says X.D. Huang, General Manager of Microsoft's Speech Group.

Realize® Voice 4.0, available for a free 30-day evaluation at http://www.realizesoftware.com, is priced at $99 and includes a headset microphone with the software on CD.

Realize Software was founded in 1997 with the mission to enable all people to interact with their computers using their voice, thus making the user experience much more productive and enjoyable. Realize Software specializes in developing interactive speech applications and solutions for the various Windows platforms. Among its many awards, Realize® Voice has received ZDNet's highest rating (twice) and has been recommended on TechTV.

For more information please visit www.realizesoftware.com

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