Transcript New User Wizard

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.
• 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
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Performance and system requirements
Laptops versus desktops & sound quality
Sound Cards
Microphone adjustment
Speech feedback
Training
Proofreading
Accuracy of Voice Recognition
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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/sysre
qs.asp
• Hardware Compatibility
– http://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/support/com
patibility/
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
Microphone off
Microphone on
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Playback
Speak naturally
Format and edit text feature
Personalize vocabulary
Customization
Macros
Web navigation
Voice Playback
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/Wri
ting/speechRecognitionChart.pdf
• ScanSoft
http://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
Resources
Voice Recognition & Document Management in the
Educational Environment
http://www.voicerecognition.com/user_profiles/education
Voice Recognition Newsletter
http://voicerecognition.com/vrnews/
FAQ typing Injury
http://www.tifaq.com/information.html
RSI Help
http://www.rsihelp.com/index.html
Voice Recognition and Your Health
http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/05/23/voice.
saving.tips.idg/