DSP Group, Inc. announced that Elitegroup Computer Systems Co. Ltd. will leverage DSP Group's SmartVoice and ULE technologies for new portable device that features DSP's interference-free voice user interface (VUI). Elitegroup Computer Systems has designed a smart home hub with Alexa built-in and far-field mics that allow users to be heard from around the house. Equipped with DSP Group's advanced ULE (Ultra Low Energy) SoC (System-on-a-Chip) and SmartVoice audio/voice processors powered by HDClear, this smart home hub is ideal for the up-and-coming IoT world. Elitegroup Computer Systems did this by integrating DSP Group's HDClear voice enhancement algorithms to support low-power, always-on voice activation and DSP Group's ULE SoC for a reliable intelligent two-way voice channel. Using one's voice to manage the connected home, Elitegroup Computer Systems new device opens up use of a portable smart display, sound dock, and Alexa capabilities from around the house. It's an ideal starting point for anyone's smart home, providing users with effortless voice control of smart devices like thermostats and lights.