Atlanta, GA - Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) today announced the launch of the Digital Conference Recording System 955, an out-of-the-box solution designed to record meetings and conferences of any size with exceptional sound quality.
The Conference Recording System 955 contains newly-designed companion Philips Boundary Conference Microphones and a remote control that allows the system to be used in small conference settings, as well as large settings such as press conferences or company meetings -- simply by adding additional microphones. The system also includes a special edition of the Philips Digital Pocket Memo, a handheld portable recorder equipped with two-channel audio encoding. The entire system is packaged in a metal carrying case for portability and quick set-up.
The Philips Boundary Conference Microphone design recently received the International Forum (IF) Product Design Award 2008 for its unique appearance and innovative functionality. The microphones use the acoustic pressure of the table surface and a special rubber lamination to minimize vibrations and filter extraneous noise. In addition, the new design allows sound pick-up from a 360-degree radius.
The Digital Pocket Memos are designed to use interchangeable Secure Digital (SD)/Multimedia cards, giving the Conference Recording System 955 almost unlimited recording capacity for longer sessions. A clip-on two-channel stereo microphone transforms the Digital Pocket Memo into a functional stereo-quality interview recorder. When the handheld recorder is connected to the remote control, users can stop and start recording, as well as set index marks so that specific points in the recording can be quickly referenced.
Professional dictation software, Philips SpeechExec Pro Dictate, is included. The software allows file routing, editing and archiving of all recordings. For faster file transfer and reduced network traffic, the Conference Recording System 955 can convert files to the industry-standard, compact DSS/DSS2 file encoding format. Users can also choose the MP3 format, which can be easily distributed and played back by conference participants on their computer or MP3 player.
According to Thomas Brauner, CEO of Philips Speech Processing, "The dictation solutions from Philips enable any company to take advantage of digital technology. The Digital Conference System 955 package combines cutting-edge technology with simplicity - one briefcase holds it all. Any organization that has a need for capturing important information will benefit from being able to securely record their meetings in digital format."
In August, 2007, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Lanier Healthcare Canada formed a Collaborative Business Partnership to implement Speech Recognition in the Diagnostic Imaging area of the hospital. The successful implementation of SpeechQ for Radiology - a complex and challenging project that automated and streamlined the radiology workflow - occurred in June of 2008. The Hospital is already deriving the benefits of the new speech recognition solution, with the radiologists utilizing front-end speech recognition to facilitate a fast and accurate return of reports to the physicians - a transfer of knowledge that is immediate, enhancing the flow of information.
Dr. Paul Babyn, SickKids Chief of Radiology is enthusiastic about the process and the results. "Our expectations have been exceeded. The Lanier Voice Recognition integrated smoothly into our existing systems and the radiologists - who were using analog tape technology - embraced the new technology enthusiastically and quickly."
"The members of the project team have worked diligently to ensure the success of the project and this has resulted with improved efficiency and significant improvement in report turnaround," said Daniela Crivianu-Gaita, SickKids Chief Information Officer. The speech recognition system interfaced with SickKids RIS (radiology information system) (Cerner), PACS system (GE) and ECHN(Electronic Child Health Network). These are all customization work done purely for this project.
Lanier Healthcare’s CEO states, "We feel very privileged to have work so closely with the dedicated individuals who are making a difference every day at The Hospital for Sick Children."
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada’s most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. As innovators in child health, SickKids improves the health of children by integrating care, research and teaching. With a staff that includes professionals from all disciplines of health care and research, SickKids provides the best in complex and specialized care by creating scientific and clinical advancements, sharing knowledge and expertise and championing the development of an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
Lanier Healthcare Canada is a private company dedicated to improving the transfer of knowledge to the point of care. Lanier implements regional dictation, transcription and speech recognition solutions, throughout the country. The company represents Medquist and Dolbey solutions in Canada. SpeechQ for Radiology, voted #1 by KLAS for 2 years. Lanier's Head Office is located in London, Ontario.
Since the summer of 2006, Lanier began marketing and selling the industry leading “FUSION SUITE™” of products by DOLBEY. The transition into this product line has proven highly successful and very widely accepted by all healthcare providers throughout Canada. Due to the success and versatility Lanier has chosen to implement the product in place of some of their other products. The Voice and Text products have the healthcare industry in Canada very excited.
The Fusion SUITE of products offer both back-end “Fusion Speech ®’ powered by Nuance’s SpeechMagic™ and front-end “Fusion Expert®” powered by Nuance’s SpeechMagic™,Speech Recognition platforms. The Fusion Suite of products are also readily integrated with the SpeechQ Voice Recognition product which Lanier has had tremendous success as of late in implementing in many healthcare facilities throughout the country.
| The following Implementations have been completed or near completion since the Partnership began: | |
| Restigouche Health Authority Fusion Voice® Live December 2006 |
Quinte Healthcare Fusion Text® to go LIVE in First Quarter 2007 |
| Quinte Healthcare Fusion Voice® Live January/ February 2007 |
Western Memorial Hospital Fusion Text® Live first quarter 2007 |
Quinte Health Care has become our first Fusion Voice®, Fusion Text® and Fusion Speech® powered by Nuance’s SpeechMagic™ project. We went live with the Fusion Voice® portion in December. We have been working with Dolbey on the Fusion Text® and Fusion Speech® powered by Nuance’s SpeechMagic™ phases and have been live since the week of March 26th, 2007 with Fusion Text®. The implementation has proven to be a great success.
Campbellton Regional Hospital who went live with the Fusion Voice® phase in December, will follow shortly with the Fusion Text® phase of their implementation.
Dr. Downey of Quinte Healthcare Corporation is utilizing the SpeechQ for Radiology speech recognition application fully integrated with their PACS, incorporating the Speech Magic engine. Dr. Downey advises, “I am happy to report a high level of satisfaction in the implementation of voice recognition for radiology by Lanier at Quinte Health Care to date. SpeechQ is performing well, meeting or exceeding all expectations. It provided an immediate enhancement to my practice with a minimum of orientation and training. Our referring physicians are already providing enthusiastic feedback about the reduced turn around times for reports. I look forward to developing our use of the product to its fullest potential.”
Contact Lanier Healthcare Canada for additional information concerning successful speech recognition implementations in Canada. Call1-866-709-0210 today.
Our first SpeechQ for Radiology install at Quinte Healthcare last year paved the way for our second and third installs: Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB and the IWK Children’s Hospital in Halifax, NS which both went live with SpeechQ for Radiology before Christmas. The response and feedback from all three sites regarding this product has been excellent.
Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital
IWK Children's Hospital
Philips' new metal-cased Digital Pocket Memo 9600 Series marks the start of a new era in dictation mobility and security
Ergonomics-driven, asymmetrical design with large display, smart buttons. Unique docking station for PC-free file transfer. Impressive line-up of world firsts.
February 25, 2007
Vienna, Austria - Royal Philips (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) announced today the launch of its exciting new Digital Pocket Memo 9600 Series (DPM 9600). The featured technology goes a long way towards redefining dictation and includes an impressive feature line-up of “world firsts: the DPM 9600 introduces DSS Pro - advanced compression for improved sound quality and real-time file encryption. The industry’s largest display, unique smart buttons and intuitive menu control deliver a unique user experience highlighting the simplicity of Philips’ mobile dictation technology. The new series makes a real design statement, coming in a robust metal case and featuring an award-winning asymmetrical design incorporating advanced ergonomics. In combination with the world’s first PC-free LAN docking station and the Philips Barcode Scanner Module, the DPM 9600 is an indispensable part of the lawyer’s, consultant’s or physician’s arsenal of tools for increasing productivity and mobility.
The DPM 9600 features the largest backlit display of any dictation device and its unique smart buttons make operability completely intuitive. Voice-activated recording mode and voice commands enable hands-free dictation, further increasing ease of use, while the device far outperforms any other in terms of operation and stand-by time and can be charged rapidly via USB to ensure constant availability.
The DPM 9600 Series sets the highest security standards in mobile dictation, focusing in particular on data confidentiality and transcription accuracy. Voice files can be password protected on the device itself. DSS Pro file compression, an enhancement of the industry’s DSS standard, guaranteeing crystal-clear sound quality for highly accurate manual transcription and optimized speech recognition results and facilitates real-time file encryption.
Lanier will begin implementing their Speech Recognition solution in the Lethbridge Alberta Hospitals in 2007. Full implementation is expected to be completed by the end of the year, 2007.
David Veeneman
Coordinator, Radiology & Nuclear Medicine Information Systems
London Health Sciences Centre
"I can say without reservation that having a Lanier dictation system integrated with our multisite PACS has greatly enhanced the flexibility of our 14 partner radiology practice. We can report cases from anywhere in the region from any site in the region and have the reports typed and distributed at the individual sites. The system has been very robust with negligible downtime."
Dr. Greg Garvin
Managing Partner
London X-ray Associates
The Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario has again recognized Lanier as the leader in the legal market by rewarding Lanier with a substantial order, replacing many of their court reporting units, which began implementation during March.
Karen Carvell,
Project Coordinator
River Valley Health, New Brunswick.
1.Quality of Product - related to Voice Recognition (KLAS Report and others). We are an AGFA PACS account
2.Quality of local representatives with whom we have dealt for several years
3.Lanier is current vendor and I am very comfortable with their response and services
4.Best overall pricing
Laurie Blanchard
River Valley Health, New Brunswick
Regional Director of Diagnostic Imaging.
or more information about River Valley Health please visit www.rivervalleyhealth.nb.ca
Niagara Regional Health Centre, Ontario is in the final phase of implementation for their new VXP dictation system which they chose as a replacement for their previous Dictaphone system.
“Fusion Suite™, Fusion Speech® powered by Nuance’s SpeechMagic™, Fusion Expert® powered by Nuance’s SpeechMagic™, Fusion Voice® and Fusion Text® are trademarks f Dolbey & company, Inc., and/or Dolbey Systems, Inc. SpeechMagic™ is a trademark of Nuance Communications, Inc.”
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