Nuance Voice Control Available on Palm Treo Smartphones

Speech Solution Delivers Unique Ability to Control Device by Voice, Simplifies Access to Mobile Content

3GSM World Congress 2007, BARCELONA, Spain, February 13, 2007 – Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that Nuance Voice Control, a mobile search and messaging service powered by speech technology, is now available for Palm® Treo™ smartphones. With the Nuance Voice Control service, Treo users can easily dictate and send email or text messages, create calendar entries, dial a contact, and search the Web for business listings, news, weather, stock quotes, sport scores and more. Nuance will demonstrate the benefits of speech-enabled mobile search and communications on Treo smartphones in the Palm Pavilion and in the Nuance booth (Hall 2, Booth 2H48) at the 3GSM World Congress 2007, being held this week in Barcelona, Spain.

Treo smartphones seamlessly combine a full-featured mobile phone with email, an organizer, messaging and Web access capabilities in a compact yet easy-to-use device that allows users to simplify and organize their business and personal lives all in one place.(1) The Nuance Voice Control service enhances the device with a speech-based user interface. Treo users now have the unique and powerful ability to control their Treo smartphone with their voice instead of using their thumbs or the stylus.

With Nuance Voice Control, users press one button on their mobile phone and simply speak their request. Nuance Voice Control functionality for Treo users includes the following:

 

  • Dictate and send email or text messages

     
  • Add appointments to the calendar

     
  • Surf the Web

     
  • Access top news stories and sports

     
  • Get the weather for any city

     
  • Find stock quotes and movie times

     
  • Conduct open-ended Web searches (for example, “What is the population of Barcelona?”)

     
  • Find the location and phone numbers for nearby businesses

     
  • Place calls by name or number from the phone’s contact list

 

“From fast and efficient data input to hands-free information access, Nuance Voice Control offers an array of features that can enhance the overall user experience for Treo customers,” said Mike Rank, director of developer relations for Palm, Inc. “Treo smartphones are marketed to mobile professionals who need access to corporate information as well as to mobile consumers who want access to personal information and resources on the go. Speech is a natural interface for both audiences to interact with our devices.”

“Palm has engineered a significant move forward in mobile computing by delivering a lightweight and stylish – yet powerful – device that meets the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses,” said Michael Thompson, vice president and general manager, telco, search and communications, Nuance. “In addition to making it faster and easier for Palm users to access information on the go, we are working with Palm for specialized applications in key vertical markets such as law enforcement databases and patient record keeping systems for the healthcare field.”

Availability

Nuance Voice Control is available on all CDMA Treo smartphones, including the Treo 600, Treo 650, Treo 700p and Treo 700wx in the United States, and will be shown on the Treo 750v from Vodafone at the 3GSM World Congress.

For more information about Nuance VoiceControl, including a demo of available functionality, please visit www.nuance.com/mobiledevices. More information about Palm, Inc. and Treo smartphones is available at www.palm.com.

About Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for business and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications, and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share, and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance’s proven applications. For more information, please visit www.nuance.com.

(1)Within wireless service coverage area only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.

Nuance and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Palm and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.