{"id":15256,"date":"2013-04-30T08:07:31","date_gmt":"2013-04-30T07:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/?p=15256"},"modified":"2017-03-04T16:43:10","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T16:43:10","slug":"new-voicepod-speech-recognition-device-enables-hands-free-home-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/hardware\/new-voicepod-speech-recognition-device-enables-hands-free-home-automation.html","title":{"rendered":"New VoicePod Speech Recognition Device Enables Hands-Free Home Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">HouseLogix are launching their new ZigBee Voice Control Device for Home Automation called VoicePod. \u00a0It&#8217;s a completely hands free system that\u00a0interprets voice commands and sends appropriate signals to the home automation system using wireless ZigBee technology.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"sj-gblock\">\n<script language=\"javascript\">\n<!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-5598479065369258\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 300; \ngoogle_ad_height = 250; \ngoogle_ad_format = \"300x250_as\"; \ngoogle_ad_channel = \"7058025304\"; \ngoogle_ad_type = \"text_image\"; \ngoogle_color_border = \"FFFFFF\"; \ngoogle_color_bg = \"FFFFFF\"; \ngoogle_color_link = \"52a79f\"; \ngoogle_color_url = \"CFFFDF\"; \ngoogle_color_text = \"000000\"; \n\/\/--> \n<\/script>\n<script language=\"javascript\"  src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>VoicePod can be used to control all the usual HA suspects, including TV, music, thermostats, lighting, shading, security and cameras. \u00a0The unit ships with a Control4 driver and\u00a0can be integrated with other home automation systems to like Crestron, AMX, HAI, Lutron and Savant.<\/p>\n<p>We asked Ted Rosenberger, CEO of HouseLogix\u00a0about a UK version and he told us,\u00a0<em>&#8220;<strong>We have not yet adjusted the phonetics for UK accents but this is\u00a0coming and our &#8220;BeSpoke&#8221; service is available immediately to produce\u00a0custom UK-tuned menus for specific projects. A full UK version should\u00a0be available by the end of 2013.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the US unit will launch next month at around $650. \u00a0Check out the video, wall mount image and PR below<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">HouseLogix, a Pennsylvania-based provider of advanced hardware and software solutions for the automation industry, today announces the release of VoicePod\u00ae, its patented, wireless, voice control module for home automation systems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">VoicePod adds both voice recognition and speech output capabilities to home automation systems, such as Control4. Users simply say \u201cHello VoicePod\u201d from anywhere in a room and then issue speech commands such as \u201clights bright\u201d, \u201csecure the house\u201d, \u201cgood morning\u201d and \u201clisten to music\u201d to initiate control functions. VoicePod&#8217;s embedded technology instantly interprets spoken commands and sends appropriate signals to the home automation system using wireless ZigBee\u2122 technology.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_41749\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AprJqqR_nSQ?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">VoicePod recognizes an extensive set of speaker-independent speech commands for voice control of TV, music, thermostats, lighting, shading, security, cameras and more. The product provides many handy voice control features that add speed, convenience and safety to everyday living. For example, users can select TV channels simply by speaking a channel&#8217;s name. Hands-free control of thermostats is also supported. Users can even ask VoicePod questions such as &#8220;what is the house status?\u201d, and VoicePod verbally responds using its built-in speech synthesis technology. VoicePod can speak in response to any event, alerting users to security concerns such as open garage doors or unusual temperatures or weather conditions. In addition, voice commands and responses can easily be customized to meet specialized needs in residential or commercial installations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/voicepod-wall-mount.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/voicepod-wall-mount.jpg?resize=250%2C285&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VoicePod Wall Mount\" width=\"250\" height=\"285\" \/><\/a>Because VoicePod is a small wireless module that is only four inches wide, the device may be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a wall, or hidden and connected to a concealed microphone. For large spaces, two or more VoicePods can be placed strategically to provide hands-free control throughout the room. All of the VoicePods in a home wirelessly coordinate with each other to ensure that only the closest VoicePod wakes up when a user speaks. VoicePod\u2019s patented approach greatly simplifies installation and assures reliable and fast responses to every speech command.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8220;We&#8217;ve built a comprehensive Control4 driver for VoicePod that empowers installers and end-users to take full advantage of all of the amazing technology inside the VoicePod,&#8221; said Ted Rosenberger, CEO of HouseLogix. &#8220;Installers can easily get VoicePod up and running with minimal configuration effort.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8220;We have seen the demand for voice control on mobile devices and in automobiles. The next logical step is the home. VoicePod delivers an innovative solution that takes that next step and brings all kinds of exciting speech interaction to home automation,\u201d says Paul Williams, Vice President of Security and Communications Products for Control4.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8220;Control4&#8217;s open architecture and its support of the ZigBee standard is a perfect match for the VoicePod platform,&#8221; says Rosenberger. &#8220;That&#8217;s why we have chosen to focus on the Control4 market for our initial launch.&#8221; HouseLogix plans to publish VoicePod&#8217;s integration protocol, which will allow other control systems to support VoicePod as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8220;What I&#8217;m most proud of with the VoicePod invention is the way it allows speech interaction to become an integral part of everyday living,&#8221; adds Rosenberger. &#8220;Hands-free voice control and speech feedback are there precisely when you need them but remain invisible the rest of the time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.voicepod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.voicepod.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want More?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ottomate\">Follow us<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AutomatedHomeUK\" target=\"_blank\">Like us<\/a>\u00a0on Facebook, or subscribe to our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds2.feedburner.com\/automatedhome\">RSS feed<\/a>. 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