»SPEECH IS CIVILIZATION ITSELF.«

»SPEECH IS CIVILIZATION ITSELF.«THOMAS MANN Speech-to-content solutions for business professionals

Quality you can rely on for more than 50 years»whether YOU RE A NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST, LAWYER, A DOCTOR. YOU HAVE TO ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS.«FREDERICK WISEMAN Philips continually strives to make speech-to-content solutions a natural part of your professional life. We innovate, develop, and design superior dictation products and complete workfl ow solutions and services. Put simply, with our solutions you can simply work smarter. Made for professionals In an increasingly mobile environment and highly competitive markets, speech-to-content solutions have become crucial to the success of law fi rms, hospitals and other businesses. Philips therefore offers a broad range of professional dictation products that enable you to optimize your entire workfl ow regardless of location and on an unprecedented scale. Advanced and reliable Our outstanding reputation for quality and reliability has made us number one in the professional dictation market. Philips is the only full solution provider for all speech-to-content needs, such as software, hardware and services. Practical technology, sophisticated yet simple, allows you to enhance your working environment and be much more productive. Workfl ow solutions 4 7 Stationary dictation 8 11 Mobile dictation 12 15 Document creation 16 19 Essentials 20 21 Sustainability 22 23 2 3

WORKFLOW SOLUTIONS»PRODUCTIVITY IS BEING ABLE TO DO THINGS THAT YOU WERE NEVER ABLE TO DO BEFORE.«FRANZ KAFKA Workflow Solutions as individual as you Philips Speech Processing knows that no two organizations are alike. Therefore, our range of professional dictation solutions builds on established core requirements. It combines them with its customizable features and settings for individual needs and requirements. Work the way you want At Philips we follow a simple philosophy. Our solutions support every dictation scenario. This concept is the key to letting you work the way you want and to providing individual solutions to the diverse requirements that are typical in enterprise-wide workfl ows. Customizable Our speech-to-content solutions feature modules and functionalities that extend beyond simple recording and transcription. They redefi ne the role of dictation in your organization. Letting digital speech processing fuel your workfl ow will result in new levels of business performance. Pronounced simplicity Use our latest technologies to your advantage and work easily and intuitively. Take the pressure off your team by speeding up your document creation processes. Let our software work for you SpeechExec software solutions from Philips let you decide for yourself how you want to work. We just make sure that it functions properly. Whether it s SpeechExec Enterprise for large, networked organizations or SpeechExec Pro for lean, effi ciencydependent groups we connect people and technology as the basis of a smart document creation process. 4 5

WORKFLOW SOLUTIONS»TECHNOLOGY GIVES US THE FACILITIES THAT LESSEN THE BARRIERS OF TIME AND DISTANCE.«EMILY GREENE BALCH We connect what belongs together Smart speech-to-content solutions link authors, typists, managers and administrators, facilitating communication, individual workfl ow settings, and organizational fl exibility. Location independent Our workfl ow tools enable you to transcend all geographical boundaries, securely connecting headquarters with its subsidiaries, branches with home offi ces, and mobile users with their typist. Benefi ts for the entire organization include convenience for authors, transparency for typists and control for offi ce managers. Efficiency on the go The SpeechExec mobile solution range turns your mobile devices into wireless digital dictation recorders. Imagine the numerous new possibilities for organizing your fi rm s document workfl ow, for example from a BlackBerry smartphone to the typist s foot pedal. The ability to send dictation fi les from anywhere at any time allows you to manage your time more productively. 6 7

STATIONARY DICTATION»ANY SUFFICIENTLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM MAGIC.«ARTHUR C. CLARKE Form and function both have to fit Whether in a small offi ce or a large, networked facility, the SpeechMike has been the accepted standard for PC dictation since 1996. And Philips continues to make history with the introduction of the redesigned SpeechMikes incorporating a new, ergonomic design and the latest technological advancements. Our users matter Listening to the feedback of professional users and collaborating with our partners is the single most important thing for us. It supports the development of new features, technologies and enhancements. With your help, Philips has once again established itself at the forefront of global professional dictation. Boost your productivity The third generation SpeechMike is the evolution of the successful SpeechMike range. The new look and feel makes PC-based digital dictation an exciting experience. Designed around you Improved ergonomics optimized for heavy-duty use provide new comfort for male and female users. Thanks to close cooperation with professional end users, the SpeechMike is a milestone in customer-driven product development. Outstanding results guaranteed The SpeechMike offers superior audio quality for accurate speech recognition results while enhancing your productivity with comfortable ergonomic design. The antimicrobial surface for active bacteria reduction and improved hygiene adds a feeling of cleanness. 8 9

STATIONARY DICTATION»EXCELLENCE IS NOT A SKILL. IT IS AN ATTITUDE.«RALPH MARSTON Efficiency is wireless For people who do not compromise, SpeechMike Air presents the perfection of the world s number one dictation microphone. The highly professional PC microphone takes desktop dictation to a new level, no longer restraining you with a cord. Ergonomic. Innovative. Reliable. The SpeechMike Air delivers excellent speech recognition capabilities and refi ned ergonomics for convenient operation. Go for the undoubted benefi ts of the SpeechMike Air: Pure, timeless design featuring outstanding ergonomics and sophisticated functionality. Innovative technology for maximum mobility. Superb recording quality delivering accurate speech recognition results. There is no need to settle for less than perfection. The SpeechMike Air. We do our job well, so you can do your job well When developing our solutions, we think of you our users. We talked to you, listened to you, and watched you at work. In this way, we gathered valuable input for our premium dictation devices. There s a story behind each part But there s a lot more to it than simply recording a dictation. Philips devices are specifi cally designed to meet the tough challenges of document-intensive professions. Philips digital dictation allows you to work more productively and cost-effectively, ensuring the best possible client or patient care. 10 11

MOBILE DICTATION»PLEASURE IN THE JOB PUTS PERFECTION IN THE WORK.«ARISTOTLE Professional work requires professional equipment We are facing an increasingly mobile business community, growing documentation volumes and increasing cost pressure in highly competitive markets. This has made dictation crucial for law fi rms, hospitals and other professional businesses. Philips responded to those needs by developing a full range of high quality professional dictation and transcription products that enable you to optimize the entire documentation workfl ow on an unprecedented scale. Committed to your business We commit ourselves to creating practical technology specifi cally developed to benefi t your company and the people who work in it. We create solutions rather than products, perfectly adapted to their surroundings. All our solutions are integrated and can be implemented with ease. Intuitive voice recording The Philips Digital Pocket Memo sets new standards in terms of usability and looks. The asymmetrical and ergonomic design translates into unparalleled user friendliness when recording dictations. Tailor made Specifi cally tailored to the professional s needs, its advanced technology ensures crystal-clear sound quality through the DSS Pro encoding standard, fi le encryption, and rapid charging via USB. All packed in a robust full metal casing. Sophisticated Sophisticated features such as smart button operation, the Voice Command function and one-touch keyword assignment emphasize Philips commitment to state-of-the-art digital dictation technology. And they still allow you to continue working the way you re used to. 12 13

MOBILE DICTATION Not a single word lost What factors have to be taken into consideration to ensure the success of your meeting? First of all, the agenda: what are the key discussion points, and what message do you want to put across? Then of course, the participants: whom do you want to speak to and equally important whom do you want to listen to? A vital issue, the time and place: you ll naturally choose to hold your meeting at a time convenient to all participants, and in a setting that provides the right atmosphere. And, of course you ll want everybody to remember what has been discussed, and to take appropriate actions that have been agreed upon. So you better make sure that not a single word is lost!»discussion IS JUST A TOOL. YOU HAVE TO AIM. THE FINAL GOAL MUST BE A DECISION.«HARRI HOLKERI Get your meeting going The Professional Meeting Recorder is a compact, easy-to-use solution for all your meeting recording needs. It provides excellent sound quality with cutting-edge technology, making recording, transcription, and archiving a breeze. The expandability of its components allows the system to grow with the needs of your business. All in one Experience the innovative functionality all out of one case. With our meeting recorder you benefi t from quick set-up with innovative conference microphones. It also allows for professional two-channel recording and exceptional sound quality. Of course, all accessories for immediate operation are included. 14 15

DOCUMENT CREATION»SIMPLICITY IS THE ULTIMATE SOPHISTICATION.«LEONARDO DA VINCI Life is complicated enough Philips believes in the power of simplicity. Therefore we develop solutions that genuinely make your dictation workfl ow user-friendly and truly improve your day-to-day work life. Our software further streamlines communication between the author and the typist. It enhances the lives of those involved in the document creation process. Solutions for any case With speech-to-content solutions from Philips, the needs of all users in a dictation environment are met and satisfi ed. Be they users of mobile digital recorders, users of digital dictation microphones, typists or even IT administrators looking for a solution that is easy to setup and maintain. Speech Recognition interfacing You cannot afford to ignore new technologies. And you don t have to! With a fl exible speech recognition connection, our solutions guarantee that your organization is ready for the future and equipped for all scenarios. Stay flexible Decide for yourself when and to what extent you want to incorporate speech recognition into your work methods. Whether it s providing relief to your typists, fl exibly creating documents for yourself on the fl y, or speeding up your processes the choice is yours. We will support you in this. 16 17

DOCUMENT CREATION Do more in less time Effi cient document creation has one thing in common across all industries: a two-tier workfl ow with an author dictating and an assistant transcribing. Our systems cover various transcription requirements and can be customized to your needs. All tasks from voice recording, speech recognition, document creation, editing and correction to fi le handling, archiving and assigning meta data or comments to dictation fi les are managed within the same application framework. Accessories that set standards To go along with the state-of-the-art hardware and software, Philips offers dictation accessories that defi ne the new standard in terms of usability. With the ergonomic foot control and the high-quality headphones, Philips once again sets the pace for working conveniently and professionally in business environments.»efficiency IS DOING THINGS RIGHT, EFFECTIVENESS IS DOING THE RIGHT THINGS.«PETER DRUCKER For a smooth and future-proof working environment The SpeechExec Pro Transcription Set is a powerful and user-friendly digital transcription system that turns your computer into a highly sophisticated transcription machine. The software, together with the professional accessories, streamlines communications and allows you to organize recordings clearly and transparently, providing a whole range of benefi ts to the busy typist. 18 19

ESSENTIALS»QUALITY IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT. IT IS ALWAYS THE RESULT OF INTELLIGENT EFFORT.«JOHN RUSKIN Essentials of professional dictation The big picture is only as good as the small details that make it up. That s why we attach great importance to a solid foundation at Philips. From microphone quality to recording format we appreciate the importance of your spoken word and are only satisfi ed with the very best. Make the most out of your solution Starting with our extensive line of accessories, which ranges from headphones, foot controls, and microphones to barcode scanners and docking stations, we make sure that what you have to say is what people understand. When you choose a Philips solution, you are choosing ease of use, durability, and the highest audio quality essential criteria for optimal speech recognition results. Sophistication to the minutest details Outstanding audio quality is also guaranteed by the international fi le format standard for professional speech processing, the DSS format. Legal fi rms, hospitals, government institutions and other users can benefi t from reduced data volumes for a uncluttered company network easier fi le upload for intuitive handling of dictation fi les quicker transfer by e-mail for the utmost fl exibility crystal clear sound quality, even in the case of low-volume dictations or background noise optimized audio quality for speech recognition 20 21

»THERE ARE NO PASSENGERS ON SPACESHIP EARTH. WE ARE ALL CREW.«MARSHALL MCLUHAN Sustainability is more than a catchword Sustainability offers a world of opportunities, creating value for individuals, communities, and the company. We constantly develop programs and policies to drive the implementation of our green strategy. With our eco-friendly solutions, we combine our responsibility towards the environment with the best user experience for our customers. Responsibility We take responsibility for our products and the people we work with. Therefore, our high standards not only apply to ourselves but also to our partners. This allows us to make smarter products that consume less of nature s precious resources. Like the SpeechMike for which we reduced the carbon footprint by about 30 % compared to the previous generation. For a green production: EcoVision For many years, Philips Speech Processing has been pursuing a program known as EcoVision. Within this program, we signifi cantly reduce the environmentally damaging substances used in the manufacture of our products. Furthermore, savings have been achieved through improved fi rmware, energy-effi cient components, and optimized energy management. Our Green Products sales represented 40 % of sales in 2010. 22 23