Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Driver Text Message Dictation

According to a Virginia Tech study texting drivers have a 23 times greater risk of a crash or near-crash than those who are not texting. To address this safety issue ATX Group plans to introduce hands-free text messaging by voice. The system will allow dictation of customized messages with minimal driver distraction and will read text messages aloud to drivers.

[Source: Computerworld and Automotive News via Cnet's cartech blog]

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