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Melville,
New York, November 21, 2002 - Andrea Electronics Corporation (Amex:
AND - News) a leading developer of hardware and software audio input
technologies, announced today that General Motors Corporation has
selected Andrea Electronics to be a microphone supplier for use
with the OnStar System in the Cadillac XLR. The digital microphone
array used for this platform is a self-contained DSP microphone
system that incorporates Andrea's Digital Super Directional Array
(DSDA®) 2.0 and PureAudio® 2.0 software algorithms. Andrea's
DSDA 2.0 and PureAudio 2.0 significantly reduce automotive inherent
noises such as tire, engine and wind noise, as well as other passenger
voices. The microphone array will be embedded into the headliner
of the vehicle beginning with the 2003 platform.
"General
Motors continues to lead the way in providing innovative solutions,
and we are very excited about being designated as a qualified audio
input supplier for the OnStar system," said Christopher P.
Sauvigne, President and Chief Executive Officer of Andrea Electronics
Corporation. "We have developed a truly unique audio input
system to address serious voice recognition and audio intelligibility
issues common in high noise, automotive environments and we look
forward to the opportunity to expand our relationship with General
Motors on future programs."
About Andrea
Electronics' Digital Microphone Solutions
Andrea Electronics'
menu of microphone array technology solutions offers greater sensitivity
and a superior solution for clear voice recognition and speaker
intelligibility. The system is optimized to run on any DSP or host
processor and offers a flexible array structure that can be customized
to suit a particular application or hardware configuration, such
as a rear view mirror, headliner or steering column.
About OnStar
OnStar, a wholly
owned subsidiary of General Motors Corp, is the nation's leading
provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services
using the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network and
wireless technology. OnStar services include automatic notification
of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle location, emergency services,
roadside assistance with location, remote door unlock, remote diagnostics,
route support, OnStar concierge and convenience services and Personal
Calling. Additional information is available on the Web at http://www.onstar.com.
About Andrea
Electronics
Andrea Electronics
Corporation designs, develops and manufactures audio technologies
and equipment for enhancing applications that require high performance
and high quality voice input. The Company's patented Digital Super
Directional Array (DSDA®), patented PureAudio®, patented
EchoStop(TM) and patent-pending Directional Finding and Tracking
Array (DFTA®) far-field microphone technologies enhance a wide
range of audio products to eliminate background noise and ensure
the optimum performance of voice applications. Applications for
the Company's technologies include: speech recognition programs,
Internet telephony, video/audio conferencing, automobile PCs, home
automation systems, hand-held devices and multiplayer online games,
among others. Visit Andrea Electronics' website at: http://www.AndreaElectronics.com
or call 1-800-442-7787.
This press release
may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words
"anticipates," "believes," "estimates,"
"expects," "intends," "plans," "seeks,"
variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees
of future performance and involve matters that are subject to certain
risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict,
including economic, competitive, governmental, technological and
other factors, that may affect the business and prospects of Andrea
Electronics Corporation (the "Company"'). These and other
similar factors are discussed under the heading "Cautionary
Statement Regarding Forward-looking statements" included in
the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K and Annual Report not filed with the SEC, and in documents
subsequently filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
AT ANDREA ELECTRONICS
Richard A. Maue
Chief Financial Officer
Lauren Rivera
Marketing Communications Manager
(800) 442-7787
AT ONSTAR
Geri Lama
OnStar Communications
(248) 588-4950
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