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About Advanced Technology and Research, Inc


ATR is a Georgia-based business focused on improving the usability of computer applications through the integration of speech, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and multimodal technologies in multiple languages. Our multimodal system lower agent talk time, optimize workforce utilization, and reduce the overall average speed-of-answer. It uses the smart algorithm to find the empty channel to communicate with the users.

ATR is working towards accent identification and noise reduction. The objective is to enhance speech engine and to create real time translation device. This can be used by TSA to communicate with the non-english speaking travelers.

Our Values

MISSION: multimodal - prototyping of new systems, and software tools that support the rapid creation of next-generation multimodal interfaces.


VISION: To reach the general users as well to reach the challenged users.

PRODUCTS


mPath Products

mPathRadar - multimodal Traffic controller

mPathConcrete - multimodal, speech, GPS integrated

mPathTransit - multimodal, Rapid response ans communication

mPathUniversity - mutimodal, Rapid response, communication and rapport

mPathAlert - multoModal Alert

mPathOperator - multimodal Voice Operator

mPathReminder - multimodal Outbound Calling

mPathCallBack - multimodal Call Back


mPath

ATR Wireless is a leader in integrating State-of-the-Art technologies and developing highly efficient interfaces to ensure seamless operations of all applied technologies. ATR accomplishes this by Dispatch Radar, a multimodal, speech, GPS integrated software product that solves the problem completely. Multimodal interfaces simultaneously blend speech, touch and graphics, so that users have fluid, efficient access to information systems through voice commands, touch controls, or a combination of both. Multimodal System allows wireless carriers and service providers to extract new value from existing systems or generate new offerings that improve customer access to information.

mPathRadar - multimodal Traffic controller

GIS companies have created systems that provide limited functionality at high price points (ex. MDSI Advantex, or Qualcomm). Built-in GPS service provider mapping provided is commonly focused on the technical problem of drawing a point on a map or other generic operations such as simple routing, normally provided in conjunction with an offering to a larger customer such as a telco, but without workflow. To draw an analogy - Air traffic control is impossible without a critical set of information displayed on the screen, altitude, flight path, etc. Dispatchers have enough to do, let alone use a system that does not solve all of their problems - the systems just can’t catch enough of the work, of a dispatcher to be useful, in fact. There is a strong tendency on the half of the dispatcher to be staying in hard copy, and to work extensively on the phone or radio. The cognitive load on a dispatcher is considerable – their Radar screen must be coded, like an air traffic controller’s screen, to provide all the information they need to do their job. Anything less, does not solve the problem.

mPathConcrete - multimodal, speech, GPS integrated

Concrete pumping services companies lose $780 million each year to dispatch errors (based on ACPA statistics). These errors commonly fall into delivery of the wrong product to the work site, or delivery of a product (referred to in the trade as a Pour ) outside of a setting time window. The demand for a comprehensive solution that helps cut down communication errors, streamline dispatch operations and provide integrated workflow is pronounced throughout many elements of the logistics industry. Generic GPS Service provider offerings go unused. Finally, a key element – dispatcher communication overload – is never addressed (until now).

mPathTransit - multimodal, Rapid response ans communication solution

Providing universal access to information has never been more important. Rapid response, communication is a key logistic requirement for customers and transit. Existing web and database initiatives are imported with ease into multimodal solutions whose presence and capability believe their maturity as a new technology. Skyrocketing accuracy, coupled with inexpensive hardware and implementations, provide exciting opportunities for speech to become the information workhorse of the new millennium.

mPathUniversity - mutimodal, Rapid response, communication and rapport solution

Providing universal access to information has never been more important. Rapid response, communication and rapport are key logistic requirements. Existing web and database initiatives are imported with ease into multimodal solutions whose presence and capability believe their maturity as a new technology. Skyrocketing accuracy, coupled with inexpensive hardware and implementations, provide exciting opportunities for speech to become the information workhorse of the new millennium.

mPathAlert - multoModal Alert

mPath is a rich Voice, GIS and Multimodal interface will provide reminder to the passenger as well as Staff via web and through phone. The user will have capability to GeoFence the location as well as the interval to provide reminder. Many times there are changes, delays due to traffic and other situations. The passengers have to wait at the bus stop during cold winter or hot summers. MARTA provides shaded areas to sit down but they are limited and that does not avoid the cold winter, wind, rain, hot summer etc.

mPathOperator - multimodal Voice Operator

The system assists university operators in handling routine requests, allowing them more time to address callers with more complex needs. System will understand nicknames, synonyms and variations of names, such as "Dr. Jones," "Dr. Eric Jones," or "Dr. Jones in neurology." Callers will hear specific call flows based on the department they are trying to reach. The system will allow callers anytime; anywhere access to the staff demonstrates the commitment to customer relations through the use of sophisticated technology.

mPathReminder - Outbound Calling - multimodal Voice Operator

The system assists university operators in handling routine requests, allowing them more time to address callers with more complex needs. System will understand nicknames, synonyms and variations of names, such as "Dr. Jones," "Dr. Eric Jones," or "Dr. Jones in neurology." Callers will hear specific call flows based on the department they are trying to reach. The system will allow callers anytime; anywhere access to the staff demonstrates the commitment to customer relations through the use of sophisticated technology.

mPathCallBack - multimodal Call Back

The system assists customers connections with customers looking for service and support. Our multimodal call back system managing callback software across voice, digital, and mobile channels, allowing your brand to connect with customers on any preferred channel.

Our Team


Anita Rentz - Director -   anita.rentz@atr.net

M. Sci, Physics, M. Sci, Computer Science , resident, founder, comes from extensive experience in business software development. She developed software for Hewlett Packard - quality of their serial printer product in no small part due to Anita's disciple efforts in developing printer drivers for their printer line. HP Quality always speaks for itself, but her later engagements as a senior Project Manager, DBA and software developer to Georgia Department of Labor, Hartsfield International Airport, IBM, Cognos, Ga. Pacific, and the Microsoft corporation gives her the credentials and skills that her two master's degrees, one in Physics, and one in Computer Science - only outlined in academics. With her base of real world experience, Anita had the confidence to found the company in 1995, to fulfill the need to develop software for what she saw then as a coming Internet market. Seeing business models come and go, Anita has found the right one to carry ATR forward even to present day. Mrs. Rentz's skills include SQL, ASP and C in addition to her skills as a software designer and a strong business background. At present Mrs. Rentz is studying the Speech Technologies and their use for various applications. She also has knowledge of design and development of ASR (Automated Speech Recognition) Systems. She had built many prototypes using SpeechWorks, ASR, OSR, OSB, Speech Secure and Speechify products At present Anita Rentz is involved in running the company.

Richard L. Teters, Jr. Chief Financial Officer -  - richard.teters@ccdinternational.org

Colonel Richard L. Teters, Jr. retired in 1998, after 30 years active duty in the US Army. His demonstrated proficiencies lie in strategic management and leadership, finance and accounting, and sales and marketing. Upon his retirement he became a professor of management at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, with expertise in project management, leadership, and entrepreneurship. While at Kennesaw State he concurrently served as the Director, The Center for Industrial Collaboration (CIC). As the director of the CIC, and as a Knowledge Capitalist, he evaluated over 400 science and technological innovations, and took an active role in assisting in the commercialization of more than 20 technologies. As an entrpreneur he has served in the capacity of president of two high tech start ups. He is currently the Managing Director of The SciTek Group, LLC, and pursuing doctoral studies in entrepreneurial leadership.

Turner Rentz, III, - Information Technology Officer -  - turner.rentz@ccdinternational.org

M. Sci., Applied Physics, Ga Tech , CEO, co-founder co-founded ATR in 1995 with Anita Rentz. An accomplished network engineer and software developer, Mr. Rentz' educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Applied Physics from Georgia Tech: contributing to the development of HTTP and other transfer protocols for the purposes of safely executing dangerous plasma experiments in the safety of the lab. With a career spanning high availability, high reliability work such as the Reuters Financials applications, Information Security Engineering for the Equifax Corporation, and software that accomplishes maintainability and adaptability of websites for Intel. Mr. Rentz is a member of the Internet Engineering Task Force, The IEEE Society, the Ga. Tech Alumni Society, and the GSGA. At present Mr. Rentz have 3 years experience with the Speech Technologies and their use for various applications. He also has knowledge of design and development of ASR (Automated Speech Recognition) Systems.

CONTACT

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Atlanta, US

984.200.1953

ANITA.RENTZ@CCDINTERNATIONAL.ORG