During the last FG-VM/WG3 meeting which took place on 24 May 2022, a member contribution highlighted a set of relevant technologies to implement voice recognition in vehicles. The associated discussion, among various stakeholders, highlighted the need to identify specific requirements on voice recognition in vehicles, which may be included in the scope of an international standard. It was also noted that such implementation aspects for voice recognition may need to be included in the current ITU FG-VM deliverable about “Vehicular Multimedia Implementation”.  

Changan Automobile, Aston Martin, Huawei and other stakeholders expressed interest in organizing a workshop to discuss further the specific aspects of voice recognition in vehicles. The stakeholders also emphasized on the potential differences that would exist in the implementation  of this technolog, amongst different car models. Thus, for addressing the expected scope of our technical report and especially the future ITU-T Recommendation, which ITU-T SG16 may develop based on the FG-VM work, it is essential to propose suggestions for implementing voice recognition, including views about options or configurations. According to the FG-VM discussion, it seems that Voice Recognition is fully based on deep learning processes developed by supplier and OEM and does not rely on standards. It was also mentioned that references to standards and initiatives on guidance or certification of voice recognition would need to be studied.