Shoebox is a computer built by I.B.M. for speech recognition and calculations of mathematical functions. The computer was able to recognize digits from 0 to 9 and 16 words spoken by humans. The box consisted of some Diode-Resistor-Logic circuitry, three analog audio filters, and a power supply. It has enhanced the development in different applications such as call routing, voice dialing, and automated appliance control. Read more

June, 1962