The P2 is a complete redesign of the Phraselator 1100 prototypes and incorporates across-the-board improvements such as longer battery life, higher-fidelity audio, more accurate speech recognition, an expanded phrase library and better ergonomics. The P2’s design is also highly modular, allowing for the straightforward integration of accessories to expand the device’s capabilities.

“We had success with the first Phraselator and learned many lessons during its development,” said Ace Sarich, VoxTec’s Vice President. “Combined with the expertise of InHand and our other design partners, we were able apply these lessons to achieve a device with remarkable capabilities.”

Mark Cosgrove, VoxTec’s Program Manager for the P2, elaborates, “When selecting design partners for the P2, concerns about battery life were at the top of our list. InHand not only told us we could achieve better battery life, they also provided a meaningful demonstration of how their technology would get us there. InHand’s strong technology portfolio and design services contributed to making the P2 a powerful product.”

“The P2 is a truly remarkable handheld device, with an elegant simplicity and ease of use that belies its underlying technical sophistication,” noted Andrew Girson, InHand’s CEO. “To play a key role in the P2’s development is a strong testimony to the exceptional capabilities of InHand’s technical staff and our low-power technologies.”

VoxTec’s P2 is already in production and is being used in a variety of hotspots, including the Middle East. The multi-year agreement between VoxTec and InHand incorporates high-volume intellectual property licensing as well as custom software and hardware design and integration services.