SILVIA


Symbolically Isolated Linguistically Variable Intelligence Algorithms, or more popularly known as SILVIA, is a core platform technology developed by Cognitive Code. SILVIA was developed, and designed to recognize and interpret speech, text, and interact with applications and operating systems, all while interacting with a user. The technology can be run and operate via cloud, a mobile application, a part of network, or via server.

Overview

History

Leslie Spring founded Cognitive Code in 2007 and is the inventor and architect of Cognitive Code’s SILVIA Platform. Prior to founding Cognitive Code, Leslie worked for such companies such as Electronic Arts, Disney, and Sony heading up their software development teams responsible for building graphics systems, 3D game engines, and custom software developer tools.
In addition to Leslie Spring, the company's general partners Peter Walsh and John Chen. Cognitive Code received venture capital funding from New York investment firm Channel Mark Investments who went on to become majority owners of the company. The platform was initially released on January 1, 2008.

Features and system requirements

SILVIA was developed to recognize and interpret any human interaction: through text, speech, and any other human input. The platform allows an application of it in all applicable and possible applications which then allows natural and intuitive human interaction. The system also allows easy implementation. It has a complete set of graphical user interface tools which can aid in developing intelligent objects or, and has an array of API scripts which can be embedded in any compatible applications.
Differentiating SILVIA from other similar technologies, the platform can be used in different computing platforms and operating systems which can seamlessly allow easy transfer of data. Aside from being available in almost all platforms, SILVIA uses a non-command based system wherein inputs are based on normal human conversational language, not on pre-coded commands like what Google's Google Now and Apple Inc.'s Siri used.

Components

SILVIA is composed of several components:
SILVIA can be used in several applications, such as: being used in call centers, smart phones like the iPhone and Android devices, and voice search or other voice-related applications. Unlike other similar technologies, SILVIA can intelligently respond to its users, not in one or two words or small phrases but in complete sentences.
SILVIA has been used by several companies such as Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman used the technology in order to aid the company's employees to much better communicate with computers and mobile devices using natural language. The company also utilizes the technology in the development and deployment of military training applications. "SILVIA is also currently being used for training and simulation applications for the US Military.
The platform is also revolutionary as it can also be used in gaming through its SILVIA Unity platform, and is currently being introduced for use in toys.

Recognition

Cognitive Code and its technology platform was included in the list of TechCrunch's TechCrunch40.