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FNIX News Fonix VoiceIn in New Xbox 360(TM) Video Game

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fonix Speech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX) specializing in embedded speech interfaces for mobile devices, handheld electronic products, video game systems and processors, announces the first-ever video game for the Xbox 360™ gaming console to feature Fonix VoiceIn® Game Edition, Fonix’s award-winning voice recognition tool for video games.

“The release of the first 360 game featuring Fonix speech technology marks a big step for Fonix’s gaming division,” said Tim K. Hong, VP of Fonix Games. “We’re delighted to see developers continue to utilize our voice recognition on these next-generation consoles. As consoles become more sophisticated, we believe developers will continue to add voice interfaces to games in order to maximize usability and convenience. Speech interfaces are also a lot of fun and increase the realism and excitement of game play.”

With the launch of this game on the Xbox 360, Fonix voice recognition is now featured on video games for Sony PlayStation®2, Microsoft Xbox®, Microsoft Xbox 360™ and the Windows platform. “As developers continue to adopt Fonix technology on additional gaming platforms and use our technology in new and exciting ways, we look forward to many interesting developments in 2007,” said Walt Nawrocki, Senior VP and GM, Fonix Speech, Inc.

Fonix was selected by Microsoft to deliver voice command technology for the Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system in 2005.

For more information about Fonix VoiceIn Game Edition, visit Fonix’s website at www.fonix.com or call (801) 553-6600 and say “games.”

About Fonix VoiceIn® Game Edition

Fonix VoiceIn allows game developers to add voice recognition to videogames without needing to develop specific speech technology expertise. Fonix’s simple, cross platform tools for Xbox®, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®2 and PC game consoles make it easy for any game developer to implement the technology. The result is an interesting new game interface on the cutting-edge of innovation.

About Fonix

Fonix Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX), based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an innovative speech recognition and text-to-speech technology company that provides value-added speech solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fonix Speech, Inc., currently offering voice solutions for mobile/wireless devices; interactive videogames, toys and appliances; computer telephony systems; the assistive market and automotive telematics. Fonix provides developers and manufacturers with cost-effective speech solutions to enhance devices and systems. Visit www.fonix.com for more information, or call (801) 553-6600 and say “Sales.”

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