Imagine a TV That Recognizes Your Voice!

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September 20, 2007 – Imagine the day when finding favorite TV programming is as easy as saying “TV, tune in the Super Bowl, please” or “TV, please find me a great action movie to watch!” Voice recognition is just one of the gee wiz features that top consumer wish lists according to a new poll conducted by HDTV leader Westinghouse Digital Electronics, one of the top four LCD TV manufacturers in the U.S.*

Respondents came up with a wide variety of coveted features when asked, “If you could design a TV yourself, what would you add?” Top answers included:

  • Voice recognition
  • Touch Screen
  • 120hz Refresh Rate
  • Wireless
  • Energy Conservation
  • Built In DVR
  • Built In DVD
  • Bluetooth

Rey Roque, Vice President of Marketing at Westinghouse Digital Electronics, states,” We are always fascinated and enlightened by the comments and suggestions we get from our users -- and we encourage the dialog on an ongoing basis. Tomorrow’s realities always start with today’s dreams and desires, and these insights will inform our product and feature planning over the years to come.”

More than 1200 consumers responded to the Westinghouse Digital HDTV Insights poll, which tapped their input on a number of hot-button issues of interest to HDTV users. The results will be issued on a regular basis.

For more information, please visit www.westinghousedigital.com.

* The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, based on unit sales, from January through July 2007.

SOURCE Westinghouse Digital Electronics