Ubi

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Small yet powerful for $219 and ten packs for $1399. I'm thinking these would be useful for the elderly in assisted living or the handicapped.

If Ubi has actually turned out the way it was expected to, the machine will take instructions and will be activated the moment you say its name- Ubi. According to a The Register report, the device claims a microphone range of about 4.5 meters (15 feet), with a normal power consumption of 3 watts (rising to 10 watts if all of its LED indicators are active and the Wi-Fi is transmitting). Ubi also has speaker and USB ports and Bluetooth. UCI plans to ship the machine with software for voice-activated Internet search, speakerphone, sound piping between Ubis (to create a home speaker system), a virtual assistant, voice memos, alarm clock, intercom, baby monitor, noise monitor, and the ability to control thermostat systems like Nest.

UCI (Unified Computer Intelligence) is promoting the device as a sort of a home-automation assistant that has sensors for temperature, humidity, ambient light and air pressure. Ubi could also become a home assistant box for the disabled. The company has plans to release an SDK to attract developers for the device.

http://news.efytimes.com/e1/94093/VoiceActivated-Android-Device-Ubi-Up-For-Pre-Order