{"id":150,"date":"2010-08-02T13:20:27","date_gmt":"2010-08-02T18:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/udl\/?p=150"},"modified":"2010-08-06T12:53:44","modified_gmt":"2010-08-06T17:53:44","slug":"voice-recognition-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/udl\/2010\/08\/02\/voice-recognition-software\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Introduction to Voice Recognition Software"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three easy to use applications for translating your spoken voice into text:<\/p>\n

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A chart of voice recognition software that assist people with writing by processing spoken voice and translating it into digital text.(speech to text)<\/p><\/div>\n

Click on the image to get a clearer view.<\/p>\n

Who is the user?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Doctors and lawyers are known to use voice recognition software to quickly ‘type out’ patient instructions and the like. Individuals with limited arm\/hand functions; individuals with learning disabilities, such dyslexia, auditory comprehension\/processing, written expression difficulties; individuals with ADD\/ADHD all can benefit from speech to text applications.<\/p>\n

Things to keep in mind about Voice Recognition software:<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Voice recognition systems require consistent vocal control, pronunciation and diction.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Natural language functions will allow the user to issue verbal commands without memorizing awkward command syntax.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Natural language support may not be available on computer systems with unsupported hardware.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Voice files can be moved between computers, installed with compatible Dragon Naturally Speaking versions, for greater access to campus-wide resources.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Voice recognition systems require\u00a0 continued correction.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Voice recognition systems are best suited for use by patient and motivated individuals willing to commit the time to properly correct misrecognition errors.<\/p>\n

This information was taken from a\u00a0 presentation\u00a0 at an AHEAD conference.\u00a0 For a full list of materials and more detailed information on the conference go the AHEAD conference website.<\/a><\/p>\n

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August, 2010<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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