New Talkman T5 gives DC managers option to deploy three platforms for voice-directed distribution in the same facility
Pittsburgh — January 23, 2006 — Voice-directed work specialist Vocollect has debuted the latest addition to its family of wearable computers, the pocket-sized Talkman T5, which offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity, automatic operator load and battery management features.
"Like the iPod, the Talkman T5 represents a paradigm shift," said Larry Sweeney, vice president of product management and Vocollect co-founder. "Just as the iPod changed the way we view music, the small, lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled T5 will revolutionize how people use voice to direct work."
The T5 wearable voice computer integrates the 416MHz Intel PXA270 XScale processor with Microsoft's Windows CE operating system. In addition, the unit uses Wireless Intel SpeedStep Technology to manage power and enable full shift usage.
Connectivity and Setup Capabilities
The Talkman T5 offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity, permitting the use of untethered peripheral devices like belt-worn printers, diagnostic equipment and bar code readers. With its automatic operator load capabilities, after connecting their headset, operators' voice templates (profile) are downloaded automatically, enabling team members to begin working in short order, according to Vocollect.
Vocollect also said that the T5's high-performance smart battery provides details on run time since a full charge from Vocollect's VoiceConsole deployment management software. In addition, the pocket-sized T5 is 33 percent smaller and 45 percent lighter than its predecessor the Talkman T2x.
The introduction of the Talkman T5 brings the number of options customers have for performing Voice-Directed Distribution applications to three, including the Talkman T2x, Vocollect Voice for Symbol's MC9060S mobile computer series, and now the Talkman T5 wearable computer.
To facilitate the ability of clients to manage their voice platforms of choice (the Talkman T5 and T2x, and Symbol's MC9060S), Vocollect said its newly released deployment management suite, Voice Console 2.1, allows customers to quickly set-up new users, control access and choose among 11-plus languages for voice prompts.
Additional Articles of Interest
— Supply chain executives can drive profitability ahead if they closely align their supply chain strategies to five universal business plan challenges. Read more in "Collaborate to Innovate," in the December 2005/January 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
— Consumers spent nearly $28 billion on the "Black Friday" after Thanksgiving 2005, up 21.9 percent over 2004's results. Great news for retailers, but a potential nightmare for supply chain executives trying to get the right product on the right shelf at the right time. The lesson: Now is the time to plan for the next peak shipping season. Read more in the "Seasons' Peakings," the Executive Memo column in the December 2005/January 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
— With its customers increasingly requiring new levels of connectivity, C&H Sugar deploys a 21st century IT infrastructure. Read more in "B2B Integration Spells Sweet Success," Best Practices article in the December 2005/January 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Pittsburgh — January 23, 2006 — Voice-directed work specialist Vocollect has debuted the latest addition to its family of wearable computers, the pocket-sized Talkman T5, which offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity, automatic operator load and battery management features.
"Like the iPod, the Talkman T5 represents a paradigm shift," said Larry Sweeney, vice president of product management and Vocollect co-founder. "Just as the iPod changed the way we view music, the small, lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled T5 will revolutionize how people use voice to direct work."
The T5 wearable voice computer integrates the 416MHz Intel PXA270 XScale processor with Microsoft's Windows CE operating system. In addition, the unit uses Wireless Intel SpeedStep Technology to manage power and enable full shift usage.
Connectivity and Setup Capabilities
The Talkman T5 offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity, permitting the use of untethered peripheral devices like belt-worn printers, diagnostic equipment and bar code readers. With its automatic operator load capabilities, after connecting their headset, operators' voice templates (profile) are downloaded automatically, enabling team members to begin working in short order, according to Vocollect.
Vocollect also said that the T5's high-performance smart battery provides details on run time since a full charge from Vocollect's VoiceConsole deployment management software. In addition, the pocket-sized T5 is 33 percent smaller and 45 percent lighter than its predecessor the Talkman T2x.
The introduction of the Talkman T5 brings the number of options customers have for performing Voice-Directed Distribution applications to three, including the Talkman T2x, Vocollect Voice for Symbol's MC9060S mobile computer series, and now the Talkman T5 wearable computer.
To facilitate the ability of clients to manage their voice platforms of choice (the Talkman T5 and T2x, and Symbol's MC9060S), Vocollect said its newly released deployment management suite, Voice Console 2.1, allows customers to quickly set-up new users, control access and choose among 11-plus languages for voice prompts.
Additional Articles of Interest
— Supply chain executives can drive profitability ahead if they closely align their supply chain strategies to five universal business plan challenges. Read more in "Collaborate to Innovate," in the December 2005/January 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
— Consumers spent nearly $28 billion on the "Black Friday" after Thanksgiving 2005, up 21.9 percent over 2004's results. Great news for retailers, but a potential nightmare for supply chain executives trying to get the right product on the right shelf at the right time. The lesson: Now is the time to plan for the next peak shipping season. Read more in the "Seasons' Peakings," the Executive Memo column in the December 2005/January 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
— With its customers increasingly requiring new levels of connectivity, C&H Sugar deploys a 21st century IT infrastructure. Read more in "B2B Integration Spells Sweet Success," Best Practices article in the December 2005/January 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
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