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NCTI News INSERTING and REPLACING NCTI ClearSpeech(R) Technology Licensed by Sepura for Use in Digital Radios for Public Safety and Other Markets
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2005--Insert into second graph, first sentence, after closing quotation mark: said a Sepura representative.
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NCTI CLEARSPEECH(R) TECHNOLOGY LICENSED BY SEPURA FOR USE IN DIGITAL RADIOS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND OTHER MARKETS
NCT Group, Inc. (OTCBB:NCTI) today announced that the ClearSpeech(R) Adaptive Speech Filter algorithm has been licensed to Sepura, Ltd. for integration into its line of digital radios for the public safety market, as well as military, transport and utilities. Sepura is the world's leading independent TETRA terminal supplier. TETRA, the international standard for digital private mobile radio communications, is achieving widespread acceptance by public-safety organizations because of its performance and range of functionality.
"ClearSpeech technology is ideal for our radio line because it cleans background noise from speech, thereby sending through a highly intelligible speech signal," said a Sepura representative. "This is obviously of utmost importance in applications such as emergency services where clear communications is critical."
ClearSpeech Adaptive Speech Filter (ASF) is a patented algorithm designed to filter noise from signals containing both speech and noise. ASF is effective against a wide variety of 'stationary' noises whose amplitude and pitch change slowly compared to the spectral variations characteristic of human speech. Examples of such noises are those produced by computer fans, vehicle engines and tonal alarms.
The ClearSpeech suite of algorithms enhances voice communications by removal of interfering noise from speech. In addition to ASF, the suite includes ClearSpeech Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) which removes unwanted echo from full-duplex hands-free communications; ASF II, a version of ASF optimized for automotive telematics applications; Adaptive Noise Supressor (ANS), an adaptive algorithm designed to reduce signals that are below a given threshold by 3dB to 12db; Speech in Noise Detector (SND), a voice activity detector; and Referenced Noise Filter (RNF) which removes noise from speech where a reference signal from the noise-producing source is available.
More information about ClearSpeech can be found on the Web at www.nctclearspeech.com. For further information, contact Ray Sass, Vice President, Technology Sales at 1-800-278-3526, ext. 3517.
About Sepura, Ltd.
Sepura is the world's leading independent TETRA terminal supplier. It designs, develops and supplies digital (TETRA) radios for the public safety market (such as police, fire and ambulance) as well as military, transport and utilities. Sepura, with headquarters in Cambridge, has an international network of distributors and partners supplying customers in over 50 countries worldwide. For more information visit www.sepura.co.uk.
About ClearSpeech(TM)
NCTI's ClearSpeech algorithm suite is developed by Noise Cancellation Technologies (Europe) Pty. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary located in Cambridge, UK. The algorithm development team has extensive experience in noise reduction, echo cancellation and signal conditioning. ClearSpeech technology is utilized in diverse applications including 3G phones, hands-free car kits, "drive thru" intercoms, Formula 1 and NASCAR radio systems, business intercom products and radio communication devices. For more information visit www.nctclearspeech.com.
About NCT Group, Inc.
NCT Group, Inc. is a publicly-traded, high-tech company with a strong technology base. NCTI is rich in intellectual property with over 500 patents and related rights. The company's major focus is the development of its communications subsidiaries. Artera Group, Inc. is a provider of breakthrough "last mile" optimization technology for residential, small business and enterprise applications, called Artera Turbo(TM). Pro Tech Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: PCTU) engineers, designs and distributes audio and communications headsets and other products for call centers, business users, industrial users and consumers. NCTI also has strategic licensing relationships with manufacturers for integration of certain NCTI technologies into products and applications. For more information visit www.nctgroupinc.com.
Statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: NCTI's ability to generate sufficient funds to execute its business plan; its ability to obtain additional financing if and when necessary; its ability to repay or refinance indebtedness as it becomes due; the results of litigation; general economic and business conditions; the level of demand for NCTI's products and services; the level and intensity of competition in the technology industry; NCTI's ability to develop new products and the market's acceptance of those products; and its ability to manage its operating costs effectively. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. NCTI undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These and other factors affecting NCTI's business and prospects are discussed in greater detail in NCTI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available online in the EDGAR database at www.sec.gov.
