Nuance Powers Voice Capabilities in New OnStar FMV Retail Mirror

OnStar FMV Lets Customers Speak to Get Turn-by-Turn Directions and Make Hands-Free Calls for a Smarter, Safer Experience behind the Wheel

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that its automotive speech technology powers the voice recognition and text-to-speech features of the OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) retail rearview mirror. FMV brings OnStar’s powerful and comprehensive in-vehicle safety, security and communication service already experienced by 6 million active customers to more than 90 million vehicles on the road.

“OnStar’s FMV brings voice-enabled in-car communications to a wide array of car makes and models, giving drivers even more options for staying connected in a safer, smarter way that keeps two hands on the wheel, and two eyes on the road.”

Nuance’s innovative combination of embedded and connected voice technology enables FMV drivers to just press a button and speak with natural language commands to engage both on-device and connected services. Drivers can make calls, update contact lists, and get turn-by-turn directions, which are read aloud with Nuance’s text-to-speech technology.

“Mobile consumers thrive on connectivity, so providing access to key features and services while minimizing distractions is paramount,” said Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile. “OnStar’s FMV brings voice-enabled in-car communications to a wide array of car makes and models, giving drivers even more options for staying connected in a safer, smarter way that keeps two hands on the wheel, and two eyes on the road.”

Availability

OnStar FMV will be available later this summer at all Best Buy stores, OnStar’s first strategic retail partner -– with onsite installation -– and at other consumer electronics retailers. OnStar FMV will carry a suggested retail price of $299. Installation, which consists of replacing the existing rearview mirror with OnStar FMV, is expected to take less than an hour and cost no more than $100 in most vehicles. A range of service plans will be available for OnStar FMV, starting at $18.95 a month or $199 a year.

About OnStar

OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology. Currently available on more than 40 MY 2011 GM models, OnStar soon will be available for installation on most other vehicles already on the road through local electronics retailers, including Best Buy. OnStar safely connects its more than six million subscribers, in the U.S., Canada and China, in ways never thought possible. OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is a recipient of the 2010 Edison Award for Best New Product in the technology category. More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com.

About Nuance Automotive

As a leading supplier of speech input, text input and multimodal components to automotive OEMs and vendors, Nuance Communications offers an integrated suite of technologies and services to enable voice-activated dialing, voice destination entry for navigation systems, vehicle command and control, in-vehicle entertainment systems and connected services. Today, Nuance technology powers over 35 million vehicles and 35 million personal navigation devices, including the world’s leading automotive brands all over the globe. The company’s speech recognition and text-to-speech software deliver state-of-the-art performance and a rich set of features and tools tailored for the highly demanding automotive environment.

About Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance’s proven applications and professional services. For more information, please visit: nuance.com.

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