JumpStart Reading with Karaoke from Knowledge Adventure Hits Retail Outlets with Fonix VoiceIn Speech Interface

Business Wire, August 23, 2005

SALT LAKE CITY -- Educational software product teaches kids to read using Fonix speech recognition

Fonix Speech, an operating division of Fonix(R) Corp. (OTCBB: FNIX), announces the retail availability of JumpStart Reading with Karaoke(TM) from Knowledge Adventure(R), one of the largest educational software developers in the world. JumpStart Reading with Karaoke(TM) integrates the Fonix VoiceIn(TM) speech interface in a unique and fun learning product for children ages 4-7. As part of the agreement, Fonix receives a software license fee from Knowledge Adventure.

"JumpStart Reading with Karaoke is the first game in Knowledge Adventure's new Voice Activated Learning (TM) series," said Leslie House, senior vice president of product development, Knowledge Adventure. "Knowledge Adventure has created Val (short for Voice Activated Learning), a lovable cat that encourages children to read out loud and provides feedback on each sound and word they say. Children interact directly with the product for a unique and effective learning experience. Fonix speech

recognition, which can identify children's voices, is especially relevant to our innovative teaching tools."

"Knowledge Adventure has done a terrific job of utilizing an innovative technology like speech recognition to make learning fun for children," said Tim K. Hong, Fonix VP of games. "Fonix speech recognition has been optimized for children's voices, increasing the accuracy and enjoyment of the game experience for kids. We're excited to see our work and partnership with Knowledge Adventure result in what is sure to be a successful educational game series."

About Knowledge Adventure

For more than 20 years, children's software pioneer Knowledge Adventure(R) has set the standard in creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. The company is internationally renowned for its award-winning software brands including JumpStart(R), Math Blaster(R), and Reading Blaster(R). Tested and trusted by teachers and parents alike, Knowledge Adventure software has helped millions of children build and strengthen essential learning skills. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings Inc., the company is based in Los Angeles.

About Fonix VoiceIn

As videogames become increasingly more complicated to design and make, game developers are looking for ways to spend less time writing code and more time being creative. Fonix VoiceIn allows game developers to add cool, innovative features and voice interfaces without needing to develop specific expertise in voice recognition. Fonix's simple, cross platform tools 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. For more information about Fonix VoiceIn, call 801-553-6600 and say "Games" or visit our Web site at www.fonix.com.

About Fonix Speech

The Fonix Speech Group, an operating division of Fonix Corp., currently offers voice technology solutions for mobile/wireless devices; interactive videogames, toys and appliances; computer telephony systems; the assistive market; and automotive telematics. Visit www.fonix.com for more information or call 801-553-6600 and say "Sales."

About Fonix

Fonix Corp., based in Salt Lake City, is an innovative communications and technology company that provides integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies through Fonix Telecom Inc. and The Fonix Speech Group.

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