LXE's latest rugged computer gets speech recognition

- Edited by Gary Thayer

September 27, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- LXE has added two new rugged handhelds targeted at supply chain processes.

The rugged, wearable HX1 features open systems hardware and software architecture are designed to support open system, voice directed applications. The HX1 is built around LXE's ToughTalk technology. ToughTalk is LXE's specialized combination of LXE's ruggedized system design, audio circuitry and noise canceling techniques.

LXE is also "voice-enabling" its line of rugged handheld and vehicle mounted computers by integrating ToughTalk technology into these units. Its first such unit to be voice enabled is the rugged MX7. The MX7 has a two-finger trigger and molded rubber grip for picking applications.

The MX7 also has multi-range scanning capabilities that enable bar code reads from four inches to 40 feet, so operators can perform warehouse moves ranging from receiving to full pallet put-aways with the same version of the computer. If the warehouse is noisy, there's a Good Scan bar code vibrator inside the unit that can be used to verify successful scans.

The MX7 is powered by the latest Windows CE 5.0 operating system and an Intel XScale PXA255 processor, and has a 802.11b/g radio and Bluetooth option. The MX7 also includes LXE's ToughTalk technology, so that customers can run both their voice logistics applications and their traditional barcode scanning applications on the same unit.

Customers can customize any key on the MX7 to deliver custom data to their application.

LXE did not provide pricing or availability dates. For more information, see lxe.com. Also visit the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

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