LG Hallmarked for Advanced Speech and Gesture Recognition Innovations
SEOUL, Dec. 12, 2013 — Amongst a host of firsts, LG Electronics’ (LG) Smart TV advanced speech and finger gesture recognition functions have been hallmarked by globally acclaimed product testing and inspection body, Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The advanced speech and finger gesture functions found in LG’s newest, premium Smart TVs are the key components which goes into the making of an intuitive as well as enjoyable user experience.
“Being the first to receive UL certificate of validation for Smart TV features is confirmation of our innovation’s uniqueness,” noted Do-joon Lee, Vice President and head of the UX Division under the aegis of LG’s Home Entertainment Company. Lee further volumnised his rhetoric in the affirmative when reportedly quipped, thus, “We are committed to advancing the Smart TV experience to bring greater convenience to people’s lives.”
To meet the parameters involving speech recognition, UL actually went ahead and assessed as to how well the function comprehended spoken commands coupled with the sheer speed via which those commands at the offing were processed. Zeroing unto technicalities and specifications at hand, that is, LG’s finger gesture feature was measured in terms of movement-tracking accuracy along with the effectiveness of its specialized functions.
The advanced speech and finger gesture recognition functions will be available starting in the business year of 2014 with LG Smart TV bracing and running the new operating system. The finger gesture feature is also compatible with the built-in camera or for that matter, LG’s plug-in camera accessory as well.
As a curtain raiser of sorts, Visitors shall be allowed something slightly more than a sneak – peak at the LG booth in the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kick starting on 2014 at Las Vegas, thus allowing the users, patrons and clientele alike to try out LG’s cutting-edge Smart TV technologies for themselves besides quenching the thirst and curiosity of their Tech – Savvy sensibilities.
