Smartphone voice assistant is a challenge that Lu Yang put forward to Tianxin Software Technology Company, and it can be regarded as a big test for them. In this regard, Lu Yang asked Ye Wenbing to develop a software that can not only communicate with users in text, but also conduct voice chat.

If it's just a simple text communication, it's not difficult, but if you want to communicate with people in language, this software must have the ability to recognize language, which is not easy.

"Boss, the voice assistant is a big challenge for us." At the mention of this, Ye Wenbing suddenly felt uncomfortable.

Lu Yang looked at him and didn't speak.

Ye Wenbing said: "If this function can be realized, it will undoubtedly greatly add color to our tablet, but with our current development progress, I am afraid this task cannot be completed before the tablet is launched......"

"What are the specific difficulties?"

"The core of human-computer interaction is recognition, and if you want to communicate in language, you must first make software able to recognize human language. In other words, human language is translated into signals that the software can understand. This research alone would probably take several years. Ye Wenbing said cautiously.

"What if you're buying technology that's mature today?"

"If it is speech recognition, NAN's technology is the best, but also the most mature, the world's most advanced computer speech recognition software is developed by them, last year they also developed an intelligent voice input method applied to mobile phones. However, even if we cooperate with NAN, we will not be able to make up for the weak foundation in this area. ”

"What do you think?"

"To complete the voice assistant research before the tablet goes to market, we need to acquire some companies that are involved in this type of research."

Lu Yang asked: "Is there a goal?" ”

"I have my eye on two companies, one is a domestic company, they have a small machine qìren product, and this Shencheng-based company also has several technology patents for chat machine qìren. Another company I fancy is an American company, founded in '07, called SR, which has an advantage in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. ”

"Domestic companies are good to say, anyway, the Internet industry has been sluggish in the past two years, with our capital, it is not difficult to $◆dǐng$◆diǎn$◆ small $◆ said, .≠.∞os_(); Impress each other. However, the American company, I am afraid that there is some trouble, after all, our lawsuit with Apple is still ongoing. Moreover, the United States is very sensitive to the acquisition of Chinese companies, especially in the electronics industry, which is likely to touch official policy ......"

Ye Wenbing argued: "Boss, you are too pessimistic. In addition, SR is more important to us than the small machine Qì people, because they have worked with NAN to develop a mature speech recognition product. As long as the acquisition is completed, the software is optimized according to the smart operating system, and our voice assistant will soon be applied. ”

"It may be that my impression of the United States is too bad, or that my vigilance against the United States is too high." Lu Yang said, "In that case, it is up to you to come forward and issue an acquisition request to the two companies." ”

"Okay, I'll do it right away!"

In the afternoon of the same day, Ye Wenbing contacted SR with his friends in the United States and made an offer for the acquisition of them, waiting for a reply. After that, he flew to Shencheng in person and met the general manager of the company that owned the small machine.

This is called the company's name Zhizhen Network Technology, specializing in the research and development of smart machines, and it is well-known in China. Especially in the development of network machine qì people, the technology industry is leading, and its founder Yuan Hui is known as the "father of Huaxia network machine qì people".

Facing Ye Wenbing who came to the door, Yuan Hui was a little surprised, especially after Ye Wenbing proposed to buy it.

"May I ask who you are......" Yuan Hui has not yet figured out the identity of the other party.

Ye Wenbing politely handed over his business card.

"I'm the o of Tianxin Network Technology Company, Ye Wenbing."

Yuan Hui took the business card and looked at it, and said suspiciously: "Hello, Mr. Ye, but to be honest, I have been in this industry for more than 20 years, and I don't seem to have heard of your company." ”

Ye Wenbing smiled: "Because our company has just been established, it is normal that Mr. Yuan has not heard of it. However, I think Mr. Yuan should be no stranger to the predecessor of our company. ”

Yuan Hui looked at the business card again.

"Tianxin Network Technology Company, what is the relationship between you and Tianxin Technology Company?"

Ye Wenbing said: "Mr. Yuan's response is really fast, yes, the predecessor of our Tianxin Network Technology Company is the software department of Tianxin Technology. More than two months ago, the company was reorganized, and Mr. Lu separated our software department and established this company. ”

"I see, it's disrespectful." Yuan Hui listened, and his attitude was much more enthusiastic than just now.

"The outside world doesn't know much about our company, so I'll briefly introduce it to you." Ye Wenbing doesn't seem to be in a hurry to acquire, "You may also know that Tianxin Technology is engaged in the research and development of smart phones, and our company is responsible for the operating system and software of all products of Tianxin Technology, including the smart operating system......"

Ye Wenbing's speech was neither fast nor slow, and Yuan Hui listened carefully. It is no wonder that compared with Tianxin Technology, Yuan Hui's Zhizhen Network Technology is completely insufficient, both in terms of capital and status. Being valued by the other party, regardless of whether the cooperation is successful or not, is something to be proud of.

Seeing Yuan Hui's expression, Ye Wenbing felt that his grasp had increased a few points. Before he came, he knew that Yuan Hui was also from a technical background. For technicians, companies like Tianxin Technology undoubtedly have a huge attraction. In particular, the intelligent operating system is the pride of Huaxia.

Although Ye Wenbing is not engaged in artificial intelligence, he is very good at communication, and after half an hour, the two are like old friends chatting, and they are more familiar with each other.

From Yuan Hui's words, Ye Wenbing could feel that the other party seemed to be reluctant to sell the small machine.

"The small machine is the foundation of our company's survival, and it is impossible for us to sell him." Yuan Hui said calmly.

Ye Wenbing didn't give up, he turned his brain: "It's better like this, Mr. Yuan, we changed the target of the acquisition to Zhizhen Network Technology, what do you think?" ”

Yuan Hui was stunned for a moment, not keeping up with Ye Wenbing's rhythm.

"After the acquisition, Zhizhen Network Technology will be merged into Tianxin Software Technology Company, and the original employees of Zhizhen Network Technology can join our Tianxin Group as long as they are willing, including Mr. Yuan." Ye Wenbing's brain turned quickly, "Actually, our Mr. Lu attaches great importance to artificial intelligence, and if Mr. Yuan can join, I believe it will be reused." ”

Yuan Hui reacted and couldn't help but follow Ye Wenbing's train of thought.

"Mr. Ye, you're going to take us in."

Ye Wenbing said: "It's an exaggeration to say that the acquisition is a bit exaggerated, but now Tianxin Group is developing rapidly, and we welcome talents from all walks of life to join." For your company, we attach great importance to it, and we are also very optimistic about your achievements in the network machine. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to change the acquisition plan on my own. ”

"Well, I need to think about it." Yuan Hui's attitude softened a lot.

Ye Wenbing laughed: "This is nature. Let me first talk about our conditions, in addition to the promise just now, for the acquisition of your company, our offer is 100 million yuan. ”

"100 million?" Yuan Hui was taken aback.

"Mr. Yuan thinks it's low?"

Yuan Hui shook his head again and again: "Mr. Ye is not joking, I didn't dare to think about this price." ”

"I have considered this offer, and I am not only interested in the small machine qì people, but also Mr. Yuan and the technical personnel of your company."

Yuan Hui asked: "Mr. Ye, thank you very much for your recognition, but don't you need to ask Mr. Lu of your company for this price?" ”

Ye Wenbing waved his hand: "This diǎn Mr. Yuan rest assured, I won't talk in vain." Although Tianxin Software Technology Co., Ltd. is only a subsidiary of Tianxin Group, I can completely decide on the quotation of less than 100 million yuan. ”

Yuan Hui was stunned, his heart really deserves to be the richest high-tech company in China, so capricious.

When it comes to this step, it's already eight to nine. Ye Wenbing could see that Yuan Hui was already inclined to agree in his heart. After chatting a few more words, Ye Wenbing left, believing that Yuan Hui would bring him good news.

The next morning, Ye Wenbing went to Tianxin Technology's chip R&D center in Shencheng. This center has just been established for a short time, but it has developed rapidly, and there are more than 40 R&D personnel. In addition, Ye Wenbing also intends to establish a branch in Shencheng, which has a huge talent advantage compared to Fuhai.

"Mr. Ye, I promise your company's acquisition." Two days later, Yuan Hui called Ye Wenbing.

"Mr. Yuan, welcome to join Tianxin Group!" Ye Wenbing smiled.

At this point, Ye Wenbing's goal of acquiring Xiaoji Qì people was achieved, but he was not happy, because the acquisition of SR, which he valued more, was not very smooth.