VOICE CONTROL

Audio signal recognition and voice control based on neural networks are of great interest to many companies, which see them as a way to connect with the target audience.

Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Apple are the five leading tech giants that have already rolled out these features across devices through Google Home, Amazon Echo and Siri. The demand for voice recognition products is growing rapidly and the target audience is increasing.

Voice control is a way to interact with a device using your voice. Unlike speech recognition, it is designed to execute commands, for example, “turn on the light”, “show the weather for tomorrow,” “turn off the TV,” etc.

Neural networks work on the principle of the human nervous system, including the ability to learn, collect and interpret data. Artificial intelligence (AI) functions not only in accordance with a given algorithm, but also makes decisions based on past experience. All computational elements (neurons) interact with each other and form layers. The speed and efficiency of AI training depends on the size of the database: the larger it is, the more tangible the progress.

Today, neural learning is actively used in the design of software with various functions, including voice control. In order to create a robust speech recognition system, the artificial intelligence behind it must cope with issues such as accent and background noise. Neural networks and modern solutions in the field of natural language processing have improved speech and voice technologies so much that they almost reached the level of humans.

Voice control is used in digital personal assistants, smart speakers, smart homes, and a number of other products. Speech recognition technology allows for a wide range of tasks: now the consumer can use their voice to dim lights, turn on the stereo, or perform many other tasks.

There are several important features of voice control:

• technology allows to increase productivity in many companies and build communication with customers faster;
• voice commands save time, compared to typing on the keyboard or on the phone;
• voice assistants, which are integrated directly into smartphones, can be used by consumers no matter where they are and what they are doing;
• voice activation allows you to quickly access digital technologies and devices;
• speech recognition can greatly help users with speech or vision problems. For example, a machine will automatically apply technology to understand a customer and accept an order.

According to experts, the potential for voice recognition is very high, so in the future this function will be used in almost any technique: from phones to refrigerators and cars. The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data is also driving deeper technology adoption to a large extent.

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Voice recognition is widely used in scheduling, creating reminders, managing playlists, connecting to retailers, checking email, ordering food, and searching online. In addition to huge corporations, the technology has found applications among lesser known and smaller companies, for example, in the form of transcription applications.

There are several areas, the development of which is closely related to voice recognition and control:

• Voice biometrics is used to authenticate and identify a person’s identity, which makes it possible to significantly simplify and speed up a number of operations.
• Voice bots help increase sales and automate routine business processes of an enterprise.
• Interactive Voice Response (IVR) uses speech recognition to provide a customer with the ability to contact the right person and solve a problem using commands.
• Speech recognition systems have become a standard feature in new cars. They allow drivers to use simple voice commands to make phone calls, select radio stations or play music. This feature provides a comfortable experience and helps you focus on driving, rather than being distracted from the traffic situation.

• Medical transcription software uses speech recognition to record a patient’s diagnosis. With this technology, doctors can shorten the average appointment time and help more patients throughout the day.
• Virtual reality and voice-activated video games are becoming more popular as they provide gamers with a new experience.
• The advertising industry is reacting and adapting to new trends. The Snapchat and TikTok platforms are already using voice ads in their ads.

The technology is being used in more and more devices as voice commands work much more efficiently than typing. Voice recognition enables businesses to grow their customer base and more efficiently address multiple challenges.

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