Gehua to Distribute 300K Free Voice Controlled STBs

Sarft.net, 11/08/13

Beijing-based cable and broadband operator Gehua CATV Network (600037.SH) began promoting its "voice controlled" set-top box (STB) at the end of September, and plans to give out 300,000 units to subscribers free of charge by the end of the year, according to the company. Users can change channels and search for programs by holding down a button on the STB's remote control.

Editor's Note: Chinese voice recognition software firm Anhui USTC iFlytek (002230.SZ) provides technical support for Gehua's "voice recognition" technology. For more background on this topic, please see "Gehua, iFlytek Partner on DTV Intelligent Voice Applications" MD 4/03/13 issue.

Keywords: television Gehua DTV iFlytek set-top box 002230.SZ 600037.SH voice recognition cable TV

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