Speech Application Eliminates Driving while Texting
From: Mobile Dev and Design - 09/18/2009

Texting while driving is a growing danger. A recent study by Car and Driver
suggests that it’s more dangerous than drunk driving or driving under the
influence of marijuana. Also, the AAA says that up to 47% of teens text while
driving. Many states are now considering laws specifically banning texting
while driving, though the practice already may be subject to reckless and
careless driving laws. DriveSafe.ly aims to eliminate the potential for
violations and accidents by reading text messages and e-mails aloud,
automatically responding without users ever touching the mobile phone. 

Read the entire article at:
http://mobiledevdesign.com/new_applications/speech-applications-texting-0918/

Links:
iSpeech
http://www.ispeech.org

DriveSafe.ly
http://www.drivesafe.ly/

Bringing speech synthesis and recognition to headsets and hand-free car kits
http://mobiledevdesign.com/hardware_news/bluecore5-multimedia-platform-csr-bluetooth-0424/