Chapter 3:
Voice-to-Text Support

Voice recognition systems (voice-to-text, speech-to-text or speech recognition programs) allow users to enter text by verbal command rather than by typing. These systems can be used to create, letters, memos, e-mail messages, essays or to browse the Internet, and navigate various applications.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Version 8

Main Features

Description:

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a great tool for those who find it difficult and time consuming to put thoughts onto paper. Naturally Speaking is ideal for students whose oral skills are better than handwritten and keyboarding skills. Professionals and students can benefit from the ability to transcribe from digital recorders and Pocket PC’s, allowing dictation on the move. This market leading and easy to use program contains simple training scripts with the ability to “redo” and skip sections of the training for greater accuracy and speed. The accuracy centre may be used to analyse voice documents, as well as perform additional training. Users can surf the web, open and control programs by voice.

Best uses:

Dragon NaturallySpeaking allows individuals to create, edit and revise documents, essays, e-mail and to navigate the web via voice recognition. Dragon NaturallySpeaking is particularly helpful for individuals who are only able to write short and/or simple writing pieces even though they are able to verbalize more complex thoughts. It is also useful for users who cannot get initial sounds or letters correct in order to use word prediction. People who have difficulty using a mouse would also benefit from using Dragon NaturallySpeaking.