Fonix Embedded Speech Solution for Seiko Epson Semiconductor Chips/Quickly Integrate Speech Recognition (SR) and Text-to- Speech (TTS)/Onto the Epson S1C33 Fami

SALT LAKE CITY, UT and TOKYO, 15. 7. 2003 (ots/PROTEXT) -FonixŽ Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX), an international provider ofleading speech interface solutions, announces the Fonix/EpsonEmbedded Speech Solution for the Seiko Epson S1C33 family ofchips. Developers may now allow users to interact with a widerange of consumer electronic devices and appliances -- simply byspeaking.

Our embedded speech solution includes both Fonix speaker-independent embedded SR and our TTS family. Our SR providescommand-and-control functions that respond to continuous speech.Fonix embedded TTS solutions give developers a more natural-sounding voice, while using low memory and maintaining a highlyefficient footprint requirement.

The real advantage of our Fonix/Epson Embedded SpeechSolution is that it considerably decreases time-to-market for ourcustomers delivering innovative speech interface solutions, saysD. Lynn Shepherd, vice president, Fonix Product Engineering. Avariety of voice applications developed on the PC can be taken toan Epson-based platform within minutes.

With the Fonix/Epson Embedded Speech Solution, developers caneasily integrate SR and TTS onto embedded products such as:

- Automotive multimedia systems

- Mobile phones and smartphones

- PDAs and pagers

- Games and toys

- Data collection devices

- Language learning and assistive devices

- Appliances and other consumer devices

The Fonix/Epson Embedded Speech Solution will be availablethird quarter 2003 from Fonix. Visit www.fonix.com for anintroduction to our complete suite of speech solutions, orcontact a Fonix representative at (801) 553-6600 for information.

About Fonix

Fonix Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX) provides speech interfacesolutions for mobile / wireless devices, computer telephonysystems, the assistive market, vehicle telematics, and everydayconsumer devices. Leading chip manufacturers, independentsoftware and hardware vendors, and Internet content and serviceproviders incorporate Fonix technology to provide their customerswith an easy, convenient, reliable user experience.

Investor contact, Michelle Aamodt, (801) 553-6600,invrel@fonix.com.

Note: The statements released by Fonix Corporation that arenot purely historical are forward-looking within the meaning ofthe "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities LitigationReform Act of 1995, include statements regarding the Company'sexpectations, hopes, intentions and strategies for the future.Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involverisk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's businessprospects and performance. It is important to note that theCompany's actual results could differ materially from those insuch forward-looking statements. Risk factors include generaleconomic, competitive, governmental and technological factors asdiscussed in the Company's filings with the SEC on Forms 10-K,10-Q and 8-K. The Company does not undertake any responsibilityto update the forward-looking statements contained in thisrelease.

Fonix is a trademark or registered trademark of FonixCorporation. Seiko Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko EpsonCorporation Japan. All other trademarks or registered trademarksare the property of their respective owners.

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Contact: Elizabeth Sweeten Company: Fonix Corporation Phone:801-553-6600 Email: mediarel@fonix.com

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