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Loquendo TTS 7 Now Available on Loquendo MRCP Server

November 19th, 2007
Loquendo, the global speech technology provider, is proud to announce that Loquendo TTS version 7 (the latest version) is now available with the latest release of Loquendo MRCP Server 7 (previously known as Loquendo Speech Suite).

Loquendo MRCP Server is the solution for fixed, mobile and VoIP telephony. The Loquendo server solution already supports Loquendo ASR 7, so that now integrators can upgrade their platforms with all Loquendo's high quality speech technologies - Loquendo TTS, Loquendo ASR and Loquendo Speaker Verification. Loquendo MRCP Server also supports many other features, including DTMF handling, recording capabilities, barge-in control, etc.

Loquendo MRCP Server supports both versions of the Media Resource Control Protocol (MRCP) developed by the IETF Speech Services Control working group. They are:

  • MRCPv2, the new version of MRCP, which is based on SIP and RTP protocols to allow the best and most comprehensive integration of speech technologies. It includes new resources, e.g. the 'verifier' which interfaces with the Loquendo Speaker Verification engine.

  • MRCPv1, the previous version of MRCP, also called RFC 4463 - is currently integrated by all the major platform players for exploiting speech technologies. It is based on RTSP and RTP protocols.

Loquendo TTS 7 brings many architectural advances to maintain language/voice separation for the seamless upgrade to new languages and new voices. Version 7 includes many new features, the most recent of which is the Dynamic Range Control which improves TTS intelligibility in noisy environments: by means of easy-to-use controls, developers can fine-tune prompts and adjust audio to suit the location, the speaker and the audio device. Loquendo TTS 7 also includes all the unique features that make Loquendo TTS the leading text-to-speech technology today, such as mixed-language support, expressive cues, etc.

Moreover, the availability of Loquendo TTS 7 on Loquendo MRCP Server carries with it all the recently developed languages, such as Turkish, and all the new voices: Lisheng for Mandarin Chinese, Zeynep for Turkish and Soledad for American Spanish. These new arrivals to the extensive Loquendo family bring the total number of languages to 21 and the total number of voices to 54. Currently available languages include U.S. and U.K. English, American Spanish, Mexican, Chilean and Argentinian Spanish, Castilian, Catalan, Brazilian, Portuguese, Italian, German, Esperanto, French, Dutch, Greek, Mandarin Chinese, Swedish, Turkish, Canadian French and Polish in both male and female voices, with more always under development.

In addition, Loquendo TTS 7 out-performed expectations under load tests, in particular showing significant improvement in CPU consumption in all configurations - which include TTS only, and TTS and ASR.

Loquendo MRCP Server supports Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (SP4), XP Professional (SP2) and Windows 2003 Server (SP1).

About Loquendo - Vocal Technology and Services
With over 30 years experience in speech technology, Loquendo is at the forefront of the global speech market. Loquendo TTS, Loquendo ASR, Loquendo Speaker Verification and the Loquendo VoxNauta platform are high-quality, high-performance technologies that guarantee systems integrators the best solutions whatever the application.

Loquendo is the only speech technology vendor that provides a complete product line from desktop PCs and telephony servers to navigation and handheld devices, guaranteeing the same portfolio of languages and the same core engine in all these environments.

Many enterprises and carriers worldwide have recognized the Loquendo difference and our advanced technologies power millions of calls every day in the telecommunications and enterprise markets across the globe.

Loquendo is a Telecom Italia company headquartered in Turin, Italy, with offices in the U.S., Spain, Germany and France, and a worldwide network of partners. For more information about Loquendo, and to try out all Loquendo voices for yourself, visit www.loquendo.com.