Cerence to Voice-Enable In-Vehicle App Store Platform from HARMAN
July 20 2021 - 8:00AM
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today
announced that it is partnering with HARMAN to voice-enable
third-party applications available in the HARMAN Ignite Store. With
Cerence AI-powered voice recognition, automakers who deploy HARMAN
Ignite Store can offer hands-free, secure access to the platform’s
extensive capabilities, bringing an intuitive, powerful experience
to their drivers.
HARMAN leverages Cerence embedded and cloud voice recognition,
natural language understanding, and text-to-speech to voice-enable
the third-party applications that are part of the HARMAN Ignite
Store, a leading connected vehicle platform that enables automakers
to develop and manage automotive applications and connected
services.
In addition to applications and services enabled by third-party
developers, OEMs will also be able to offer several key domains
such as Universal Destination Entry (UDE), navigation, car control,
HVAC control, and other Cerence Domains, to ensure a comprehensive
and intuitive end user experience.
“Voice is becoming more and more pivotal in the context of
in-vehicle experiences, where consumers expect similar capabilities
from their car, including a natural-language voice engine and
text-to-speech,” said Albert Jordan, VP & GM, HARMAN Ignite
Store business unit. “By collaborating with Cerence, a leader in
conversational AI, we are helping our OEM customers and Android
Automotive developers to introduce innovative, voice-powered apps
and services that will enhance the passengers’ experiences.”
“Today’s consumers are accustomed to a constantly improving,
smartphone-like user experience across their mobile and connected
devices, with voice as a key component of the interaction,” said
Sanjay Dhawan, CEO, Cerence. “We’re proud to partner with HARMAN to
bring these rich, connected experiences to the car, keeping drivers
safe, productive, and entertained.”
For automakers, HARMAN Ignite Store with conversational AI from
Cerence simplifies the deployment of voice-enabled connected
services, creating new business models and revenue streams and
enabling ongoing improvement through OTA updates.
To learn more about Cerence, visit www.cerence.com, and follow
the company on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Cerence Inc.Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) is the
global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for
the mobility world. As an innovation partner to the world’s leading
automakers and mobility OEMs, it is helping advance the future of
connected mobility through intuitive, powerful interaction between
humans and their cars, two-wheelers, and even elevators, connecting
consumers’ digital lives to their daily journeys no matter where
they are. Cerence’s track record is built on more than 20 years of
knowledge and more than 350 million cars shipped with Cerence
technology. Whether it’s connected cars, autonomous driving,
e-vehicles, or buildings, Cerence is mapping the road ahead. For
more information, visit www.cerence.com.
Contact InformationKate HickmanCerence Inc.Tel:
339-215-4583Email: kate.hickman@cerence.com
About HARMANHARMAN (harman.com) designs and
engineers connected products and solutions for automakers,
consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car
systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation
solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With
leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®,
Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by
audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they
perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the
road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car
systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and
systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all
platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a
workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas,
Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Contact InformationDawn GearyHARMAN Email:
dawn.geary@harman.com
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