Talking cars could become standard in future US autos
The New York Times notes that voice command in cars may evolve from simple signals to full interaction. Experts compare upcoming vehicles to Knight Rider style assistants that respond to spoken instructions, improving safety by keeping drivers' eyes on the road while performing tasks like dialing phones and adjusting climate.
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New York Times
New York
Nissan
Maxima
Michael Knight
Knight Rider
Renault Tests Cars That Listen Through Voice Controlled Systems
Renault chief engineer Daniel Dubus discusses ongoing research into automotive dialogue and voice control for secondary functions. He notes 95 percent word recognition, 4 percent misinterpretation, and 1 percent rejection due to traffic noise and speaker variation while outlining the central computer and template-based interpretation approach.
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Renault
Daniel Dubus
Dubus
Frogs Use Ground Thumps to Communicate, Say UC Researchers
University of California scientists report in Science that small white lipped frogs attract mates and deter rivals by thumping the ground with throat pouches. They suggest the amphibians sense soil vibrations via a sensitive inner ear similar to missile guidance tech.
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Los Angeles Times
San Francisco
University of California
Science Magazine
Edwin R. Lewis
Peter Narvis
Puerto Rico
Lewis
University of California, Berkeley
Telecommunication via home computers expands online world
A Stockton based note details how people use modems to link computers for counseling shopping job postings and even online socializing. It highlights CompuServe The Source electronic malls and new networks Playnet and PeopleLink as examples of a growing digital community with remote services and online交流.
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