Transcript Using Speech Recognition

Using Speech Recognition
Vicki Wassenhove
Quad-Cities Computer Society
June 10th, 2009
Why use Speech Recognition?
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Today’s improved technology
Three times faster than typing
Hands-free computer use
No more spelling mistakes!
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And… It’s just fun!
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Some software:
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Dragon NaturallySpeaking (version 10.0) from
www.nuance.com
Speech Recognition in Windows Vista
IBM ViaVoice, MacSpeech Dictate, e-Speaking
and others
Things to consider:
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Speed and accuracy of available products
Ease of use
Help and tutorials provided
Computer compatibility
Specific professional application needed
Price
Microsoft’s Vista Speech Recognition
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Speed and accuracy improves with use
Commands and number navigation system
Good support and tutorials available
(FAQs, user guides, forums and tutorials)
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Free with Windows Vista
Note: Some versions of XP have an earlier version of SR to try.
Using a Speech Recognition Program
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Microphone and its set-up
Follow the tutorial to acclimate the
program to your voice
Eliminate background noise
Practice!
Windows Speech Recognition Demo
Search Google: “Windows Speech Recognition demo”
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/demos/windowsvista/speechdemo.aspx
See also Microsoft’s first Vista SR demo:
Windows Vista Speech Recognition Demo Gone Awry
(I’m not the only one with presentation glitches!)
Opening Vista’s Speech Recognition
Demo: How to use Vista’s SR
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Dictation and commands
Navigation by numbers
Mouse grid
Opening SR places a small icon
on your monitor screen.
To begin, say “Start Listening”.
Dictation and commands
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Dictate in phrases or sentences in a clear, natural manner.
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Correct by using the proper commands and numbers found in
the Speech Reference Card. (“What can I say?” brings it up.)
Navigation by numbers
To simplify navigation around the screen, say
“Show numbers” and make the appropriate
choice.
Mouse grid navigation
Say the number of the area that
includes your desired target.
Narrow the choice by
numbers until you are over the
center of the item you want to
choose.
What success can I expect with Speech
Recognition Programs?
A normally clear speaker, using a recent computer
with a decent microphone and with a little
experience should get very good recognition
results and gain real productivity benefits.
Future generations of these programs should only
get better!
Is Speech Recognition for everyone?
Are you motivated?
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You have a disability (Dyslexia makes spelling difficult; Dyspraxia
makes handwriting and using the keyboard difficult)
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You need to write while using your hands for something else
(e.g. radiologists or pathologists)
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Frequency of use You need to spend some time learning to use it
effectively. If not used often you will need to relearn it each time. Lawyers,
academics, authors, journalists, students are great candidates.
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You can speak clearly (People with severe speech impediments,
such as disarthria have also persevered to get results which are
satisfactory to them in overcoming severe physical problems using
the keyboard)
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And…You have patience to put up with some inevitable initial
frustration.
Summary
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Speech Recognition has improved greatly in the
last few years.
Current technologies have user-friendly
interfaces and are worth a trial now.
Future generations of these programs promise
to go mainstream and become an integral part
of every computer.
For more information…
www.vixpage.webs.com/speech.recognition.html
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General SR information and tips
Frequently used commands in SR (from Vistas Help Section)
Finding and using SR in Microsoft's XP
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"Are you ready to control your PC by Voice?"
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SR Software Review by Vicki in April 2009 Q-Bits Newsletter
( PDF format, see page 3)
Some notable quotes from reviews:
“I am amused that now I can dictate a variety of swear words and
random insults... the process of learning how to use this speech
recognition program pushed me to that ledge.”
This text was created as a trial of the voice recognition software…
And to create a real challenge, we’ll include a few humdinger
colloquialisms, by golly. We’ll see if these groovy programs can
jive with less stuffy lingo. Savvy?
"Dictating to your computer is so easy. No typing, no more spelling
mistakes, it's the dyslexic person's dream."