Nuance Communications and QNX Software Systems have announced that Nuance Voice Control for Automotive is now powering the QNX CAR application platform. This will enable drivers to speak emails and text messages, navigation commands, as well as to access the Web.

The QNX CAR application platform pre-integrates QNX products and other technologies. Now QNX Software Systems integrates speech recognition capabilities which are based on Nuance’s Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech technology in order to allow drivers to easily find any Web-based information by simply using their voice. “To play in today’s highly competitive market, automakers and their Tier One suppliers need to integrate a variety of connectivity and multimedia features while ensuring drivers keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road,” said Sebastien Marineau-Mes, vice president of engineering, QNX. “By integrating intuitive speech technology from Nuance, the QNX CAR application platform can help drivers access a variety of connected services with simple voice commands. Voice enables highly intuitive user interfaces, ultimately driving adoption of connected car services and minimizing manual and visual distractions.”

Nuance Voice Control Automotive uses the same speech technology from the Dragon Dictation and Dragon Search applications for iPhone. “We’ve worked closely with QNX to ensure that the many automotive manufacturers and Tier One suppliers they serve can provide their customers with an amazing connected car experience powered by speech,” said Arnd Weil, general manager, Nuance Automotive. “We continue to focus on making strides in flexible natural language understanding technology, as it not only provides our partners and customers with the ability to further differentiate in a competitive market, but also to ensure that the innovations shaping today’s connected in-car experience aren’t creating increased distractions behind the wheel.”