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FRC Workshop Laurie Vasquez Assistive Technology Specialist April 29, 2002. Discrete Speech Continuous Speech. PC World Stan Miastkowski Friday, April 14, 2000. Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Dragon Naturally Speaking lets you talk to almost any Windows program instead of typing. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
FRC WorkshopLaurie Vasquez
Assistive Technology Specialist
April 29, 2002
PC WorldStan Miastkowski
Friday, April 14, 2000
Discrete Speech
Continuous Speech
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Dragon Naturally Speaking lets you talk to almost any Windows program instead of typing.
• As you speak, your words are transcribed onto your screen and into your document.
• With Dragon Naturally Speaking, you can also start programs, open menus, and click buttons by using your voice.
Who Uses Speech Recognition
• Those motivated to use it!
• Takes practice, dedication, and regular use to become proficient
• Accents are not a problem, as long as your speech is clear
• Slurred speech experienced with certain disabilities may present a problem
Who Uses Speech Recognition
• Cognitive impairments can be a problem, in that the most successful users are able to compose their dictation and speak it clearly, while simultaneously using editing and formatting commands
• Persons with dyslexia may benefit greatly - it can do the spelling for you!
• Medical, legal, public safety
Accuracy of Voice Recognition
• Performance and system requirements
• Laptops versus desktops & sound quality
• Sound Cards
• Microphone adjustment
• Speech feedback
• Training
• Proofreading
Accuracy of Voice Recognition
• Diction style
• Microphone adjustment
• Positioning
• Clarity, particularly of unstressed words
• Pace
• Evenness of volume
• Realistic Attitude
Cost & System Requirements
• Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional $99 - $695.00 (think features)
• System Requirements – http://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/safety/
sysreqs.asp
• Hardware Compatibility– http://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/support/
compatibility/
Installation
• The Software Installation is very user friendly and easy to do.
• Simply follow the directions that are prompted to you.
• It is best if you have all other programs and windows closed prior to installation.
Dragon Naturally Speaking 5.0• Audio Setup Wizard
Manage Users on One System
Choose Training Passages
Training Your Voice
Upon Completion of Training
Basic Features
• Speak naturally• Format and edit text• Personalize vocabulary• Customization• Macros• Web navigation• Voice Playback
Playback feature
Microphone off
Microphone on
Navigating the Web
1. Turn on Natural web
2. Start Internet Explorer (not Netscape)
3. Say “Go to address”
4. Use commands to say names of links
5. MouseGrid to move mouse pointer longer distances across the page
6. Much more
Help Tutorial - Features
Tutorials• Dragon Naturally Speaking Basic Features
http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/tutorials/tut-dns3.html
• AT Basics
http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Curriculum/Writing/speechRecognition.php
Comparison Chart - http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Curriculum/Writing/speechRecognitionChart.pdf
• ScanSofthttp://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/
Resources• Newsletters
– http://sayican.com/sayican/foncollettal.html
• Book
– http://www.htctu.fhda.edu/dragonbook/dragonbook.htm
• Speech Technology Magazine• Choosing and Using Speech Recognition
ResourcesVoice Recognition & Document Management in the
Educational Environmenthttp://www.voicerecognition.com/user_profiles/education
Voice Recognition Newsletterhttp://voicerecognition.com/vrnews/
FAQ typing Injuryhttp://www.tifaq.com/information.html
RSI Helphttp://www.rsihelp.com/index.html
Voice Recognition and Your Healthhttp://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/05/23/voice.saving.tips.idg/