The idea of using a voice interface for the formation of commands and queries has been adopted not only by developers of operating systems for smartphones. Intel has recently introduced a smart glasses for athletes who lack the graphical interface and interact with the user only with the help of voice queries and sound memos.
As reported by Reuters, Amazon has decided to expand the scope of its Echo device and voice Alexa interface, equipping the corresponding functionality of selected car models Ford for the US market. Upgrades will undergo an electric version of the Ford Focus, as well as hybrid versions Fusion and MPV C-Max. At the end of this year on the steering wheel hub of these models will be a special button that allows to activate the voice Alexa interface and communication with the components of smart home.
Amazon Echo device already allows using your voice to make requests for information to a global network of resources, choose the music to listen to, to control lighting and appliances smart home, to call a taxi and make orders of goods.
In turn, the car can include heaters and lighting, check the status of your home security alarm system. It is reported that access to security functions will be carried out after entering password. Obviously, it will be a kind of keyword that can not only be heard by outsiders, but also read lips at a distance. Early next year, the function of integration with voice interface Alexa will be introduced in other Ford vehicles of the brand. Related Products :
|