Speech To Text – The Dragon Way
Not too long ago speech recognition programs were a thing of the future, but today it is a reality and a fact that anyone can use this special software.
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I have always talked to my computer, mostly I have cursed at it when it didn’t perform the way I wanted it to, but these days I have to be careful of what I say because it will write it down for me, curse words and all.
Today your computer will do exactly what you tell it to do. Speech recognition software will almost eliminate the need of a mouse or a keyboard, and if you’re anything like me that types using two fingers and slowly at that, this software is a true miracle.
Speech to text, also known as a dictation program will allow the user to speak in a microphone and the software will type it out in a word processing program, but that’s not all it does. With this program you are able to navigate the web, switch applications, close and open new applications, write emails and much more, all with verbal commands, you literally never need to use your keypad or mouse.
There are a number of “unintended” benefits that using speech recognition software provides. One of these benefits is reducing the tension and stress that is commonly placed on the wrist and finger joints when typing for extended hours. Those who suffer from the very painful condition of carpal tunnel syndrome will attest to the discomfort that such pain can cause.
The other benefits to consider in a speech recognition program are the actual increase in productivity that you can realize. Why would you want to type a document when you can dictate it in a speech to text program at three times the speed?
The ease of use of this speech to text program is also worth noting. After installing there are short steps to be taken such as dictating a prewritten script so that the software familiarizes itself with your voice. These steps are taken to minimize dictation errors and determine your pattern of speech and pronunciation.
Speech to text is amazing to watch and to use. You can speak at your normal speaking speed and the computer “guesses” using mathematical algorithms what word you mean in that context from what it knows about the English language. (Other language available from Nuance-Dragon Naturally Speaking- French, German, Japanese, Italian and Spanish)
Watching the screen come alive with words when you speak is literally like watching the future of technology unfold before your eyes. When the software makes a mistake – you correct it and it learns. It becomes more accurate as you continue to use it.
There are many types of users of the speech recognition software. They are people who use extensive numbers of words in their profession. So it is Students, small business owners pressed for time, lawyers, physicians, judges, educators, people with disabilities that limit their ability to use the computer keyboard or mouse have also found speech as their way to surf the web, play games, send email or do their work, all are happily embracing this software.
The leading company in Speech Recognition software is Nuance- Dragon Naturally Speaking, they offer different packages for different needs, this program for speech to text is also available for MAC users
So go ahead, start talking to your computer. For as little as $99 you can be well on your way to kissing your keypad and mouse goodbye.
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