Vocollect introduces new accessories for Talkman T2 voice-directed distribution system

New headset options and battery analyser further enhance user-friendliness and efficiency

London - 4 April 2004 - Global leader of voice-directed distribution systems, Vocollect, today announced the introduction of a number of advanced components for its Talkman T2 wearable, voice-directed distribution system for industrial and warehouse environments. Among the new accessories on offer is a behind-the-head headset, the T2 Battery Analyser for determining the charge life for a battery within a given environment and an enhanced wireless listening kit optimised for the European market.

Vocollect’s new behind-the-head headset is available in left ear and right ear models (SR-10 and SR-11). Both models feature an ergonomically designed earpiece and flexible boom microphone that can be positioned near to the mouth and holds its position during physical activity. The behind-the-head form factor is ideal for industrial or warehouse environments where hardhats or other head-gear are mandatory.

The T2 Battery Analyser comprises a five bay unit that provides users with the ability to estimate the battery life cycle for their Talkman T2 wearable computers and to gain quantitative information on batteries that are not fully charging. The analyser is able to ascertain battery capacity in both milliAmp hours and voltage, and battery temperature in Celcius or Fahrenheit. Furthermore, it is able to determine precisely the minimum capacity necessary to power a Talkman T2 terminal through an entire shift, as well as the expected charge life for a battery within a given environment.

Additionally, Vocollect has introduced a new global wireless listening kit for use with the Talkman system. The compact, portable wireless listening kit has a 50m range and operates in the UHF frequency band, therefore is especially suitable for use in Europe.

“These latest products demonstrate Vocollect’s commitment to research and development, specifically with the European marketplace in mind,” explained Greg Tanner, CEO, Vocollect EMEA. “We have responded to feedback from our customers in making our hands-free, eyes-freeT systems even easier to use and more cost effective than ever”.

The new accessories for the Talkman T2 terminals are available immediately through the Vocollect channel. 

About Vocollect
Since 1987, Vocollect Inc. has delivered dramatic improvements in productivity, accuracy, cost reduction and workers satisfaction for mobile employees. Vocollect’s voice-directed work applications literally talk people through their daily tasks, replacing traditional work lists and cumbersome data capture methods with personal voice dialogs. The company’s global network of resellers and supply chain performance experts enables more than 100,000 people on six continents to use voice to improve work every day. Vocollect is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S., and supports its clients and resellers through regional offices in Europe, Latin America and Asia. For more information, visit www.vocollect.com. Vocollect®, Talkman®, Vocollect Voice®, Vocollect VoiceConsole®, Vocollect VoiceLink®, and Voice-Directed Work® are registered trademarks of Vocollect Inc. All rights reserved.

VOCOLLECT EUROPE CONTACTS:
Marie-Eve Fonlupt
Raf Jezierski
Tel:+44(0)1628 552900

STRATEGIC CONTACTS:
Amy Redhead
Strategic for Vocollect Europe
amyr@strategicpr.net
+44 1494 434 434

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