Comments on: Increase productivity with voice recognition software http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:53:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Karen http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-52196 Karen Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:08:12 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-52196 there's an iPhone app by Dragon that's great for using when you're in the car! Makes texting and emailing much safer on the road =) there’s an iPhone app by Dragon that’s great for using when you’re in the car! Makes texting and emailing much safer on the road =)

]]> By: Karen http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-52151 Karen Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:32:52 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-52151 The iPhone app version is FREE! Kinda cool to dictate something then easily cut 'n' paste into an e-mail, text or other. Haven't tried using it for browsing commands.... The iPhone app version is FREE! Kinda cool to dictate something then easily cut ‘n’ paste into an e-mail, text or other. Haven’t tried using it for browsing commands….

]]> By: Craig http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-34459 Craig Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:03:09 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-34459 Good gosh it's about time this technology started to work. I'm about ready to jump into it, having poor typing skills and a loud mouth, and I finally got a new iMac, so the big question now is---- how is the Dictate? Any one care to share before I dish out $200? Good gosh it’s about time this technology started to work. I’m about ready to jump into it, having poor typing skills and a loud mouth, and I finally got a new iMac, so the big question now is—- how is the Dictate? Any one care to share before I dish out $200?

]]> By: Kendra http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-34253 Kendra Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:39:10 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-34253 I am an educator and consultant in the area of assistive technology. You might want to also check out WordQ/SpeakQ. WordQ is a word prediction program with in-context word prediction and a readback feature. SpeakQ is voice recognition software. It is simple to train SpeakQ as the passage is read to you (important for those with reading difficulties, LD/Dyslexia). Another thing that I like about the program is it eliminates the frustration that often comes with the use of voice commands. For many people these voice commands interfer with their memory making it more difficult to remember what they wanted to say. Like Dragon SpeakQ will put whatever you say on to your page (Speak Continuously) but a feature I like, for those new to speech recognition or for those with written language difficulties, is SpeakQ puts whatever you say into WordQ's word prediction box (Speak and Select). Nothing goes on your page only suggestions (depending on how clearly you speak) of what you said. You can then listen to each choice and select the correct one or try again without having to erase the error from your page. Go to www.wordq.com for a free download. I am an educator and consultant in the area of assistive technology. You might want to also check out WordQ/SpeakQ. WordQ is a word prediction program with in-context word prediction and a readback feature. SpeakQ is voice recognition software. It is simple to train SpeakQ as the passage is read to you (important for those with reading difficulties, LD/Dyslexia). Another thing that I like about the program is it eliminates the frustration that often comes with the use of voice commands. For many people these voice commands interfer with their memory making it more difficult to remember what they wanted to say. Like Dragon SpeakQ will put whatever you say on to your page (Speak Continuously) but a feature I like, for those new to speech recognition or for those with written language difficulties, is SpeakQ puts whatever you say into WordQ’s word prediction box (Speak and Select). Nothing goes on your page only suggestions (depending on how clearly you speak) of what you said. You can then listen to each choice and select the correct one or try again without having to erase the error from your page. Go to http://www.wordq.com for a free download.

]]> By: surftype http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-31923 surftype Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:19:46 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-31923 Thanks, Dunsel for the information. I have Dragon 9 and was about to purchase 10 as I understand you can dictate into a sony recorder, hook the recorder up to your computer and then Dragon 10 will automatically print out the words in a document as if you were sitting there dictating live. I too stopped using 9 as I can type faster and too much time was wasted making corrections. Hopefully Nuance will have some fixes available for any repetitive problems you have. Thanks, Dunsel for the information.

I have Dragon 9 and was about to purchase 10 as I understand you can dictate into a sony recorder, hook the recorder up to your computer and then Dragon 10 will automatically print out the words in a document as if you were sitting there dictating live. I too stopped using 9 as I can type faster and too much time was wasted making corrections.

Hopefully Nuance will have some fixes available for any repetitive problems you have.

]]> By: Dunsel http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-31634 Dunsel Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:39:58 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-31634 OK, version 10 installed, similar problems as version 9. Also a few new ones. The correction menu was coming up and disappearing immediately. It required a reboot, but I'm sure it's going to begin at some point again. The selection issues and occasional shutdown errors still continue in this version. Nuance actually very apropos name for this company. They might get the little things right, but the larger ones are a disaster. OK, version 10 installed, similar problems as version 9. Also a few new ones. The correction menu was coming up and disappearing immediately. It required a reboot, but I’m sure it’s going to begin at some point again.

The selection issues and occasional shutdown errors still continue in this version. Nuance actually very apropos name for this company. They might get the little things right, but the larger ones are a disaster.

]]> By: Dunsel http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-31512 Dunsel Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:19:52 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-31512 I have Dragon NaturallySpeaking, preferred version 9.1, and I have to tell you this is one of the worst pieces of software of any type that I've ever used. It needs to be shut down eight or 10 times a day, when recognition suddenly goes completely haywire, and on those occasions there is always a shutdown error. It frequently makes errors when selecting, as well. It will either select words offset one letter to the right, or the select occurs momentarily and then ceases. On some of these occasions editing is still possible, on most it is not. There are also silent crashes that generally occur at least once or twice a day. I was forced into using the software because of repetitive motion syndrome (carpal tunnel, specifically) caused by excessive typing required by my job, but as a touch typist, I can tell you that I cannot imagine anyone who has typing skills preferring to use this. I'm considering having surgery on my wrists just to get this accursed program out of my life forever. I have Dragon NaturallySpeaking, preferred version 9.1, and I have to tell you this is one of the worst pieces of software of any type that I’ve ever used. It needs to be shut down eight or 10 times a day, when recognition suddenly goes completely haywire, and on those occasions there is always a shutdown error. It frequently makes errors when selecting, as well. It will either select words offset one letter to the right, or the select occurs momentarily and then ceases.

On some of these occasions editing is still possible, on most it is not. There are also silent crashes that generally occur at least once or twice a day. I was forced into using the software because of repetitive motion syndrome (carpal tunnel, specifically) caused by excessive typing required by my job, but as a touch typist, I can tell you that I cannot imagine anyone who has typing skills preferring to use this. I’m considering having surgery on my wrists just to get this accursed program out of my life forever.

]]> By: Voice Recognition « The Haitian Queen http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-31021 Voice Recognition « The Haitian Queen Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:30:32 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-31021 [...] by Microsoft Vista’s voice recognition program. I first got the idea from an entry in the Unclutterer blog. The author was talking about the Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition program. It was too [...] [...] by Microsoft Vista’s voice recognition program. I first got the idea from an entry in the Unclutterer blog. The author was talking about the Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition program. It was too [...]

]]> By: Kim Patch http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-31009 Kim Patch Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:37:50 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-31009 I'd love to know what people think about Utter Command -- it's a command system and set of applets for NaturallySpeaking that speeds up speech command-and-control -- moving and sizing Windows, going to folders, files, websites, mousing, commandline etc. The company was started by people with repetitive strain injuries. There's a lot of information at www.redstartsystems.com including videos. We're also looking for trainers and people who are willing to give us lots of feedback in exchange for training. I’d love to know what people think about Utter Command — it’s a command system and set of applets for NaturallySpeaking that speeds up speech command-and-control — moving and sizing Windows, going to folders, files, websites, mousing, commandline etc. The company was started by people with repetitive strain injuries. There’s a lot of information at http://www.redstartsystems.com including videos. We’re also looking for trainers and people who are willing to give us lots of feedback in exchange for training.

]]> By: Marc http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30474 Marc Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:39:01 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30474 I have used Dragon for about 3 prior versions. DNS V10 is the best. I purchased the upgrade with the Plantronic wireless microphone (over the ear) I'm a dinosaur and do not type well so I use the program often. I agree with others to correct misspelled or misused words and be sure to re-read your dictation as bizarre word combos will sometimes appear. What I found most important in using the program is the quality of the microphone. Before the Plantronics I used a Phillips UBS SpeechMike. It was costly but I noticed an immediate improvement in accuracy. Take the jump. Its much better than prior versions. BTW I don't work for Nuance. I have used Dragon for about 3 prior versions. DNS V10 is the best. I purchased the upgrade with the Plantronic wireless microphone (over the ear) I’m a dinosaur and do not type well so I use the program often. I agree with others to correct misspelled or misused words and be sure to re-read your dictation as bizarre word combos will sometimes appear. What I found most important in using the program is the quality of the microphone. Before the Plantronics I used a Phillips UBS SpeechMike. It was costly but I noticed an immediate improvement in accuracy. Take the jump. Its much better than prior versions. BTW I don’t work for Nuance.

]]> By: Clemens http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30437 Clemens Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:45:45 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30437 "Dragon out-performs Vista with its speed" Can't confirm that. Had dragon before and now I'm just using Vista. Quality of the output and speed seems to be the same, but you get it for free with Vista! “Dragon out-performs Vista with its speed”

Can’t confirm that. Had dragon before and now I’m just using Vista. Quality of the output and speed seems to be the same, but you get it for free with Vista!

]]> By: Jesse http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30428 Jesse Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:26:35 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30428 I just hopped over to typingtest.com and checked out my typing speed at it was 91 wpm. I think that's a lie. Wow, this sounds like spam, but it's not. I'm definitely interested in checking out the software, but I have a Mac. I'll try out the Dictate and see how it runs. Thanks for the suggestion. I just hopped over to typingtest.com and checked out my typing speed at it was 91 wpm. I think that’s a lie.

Wow, this sounds like spam, but it’s not.

I’m definitely interested in checking out the software, but I have a Mac. I’ll try out the Dictate and see how it runs. Thanks for the suggestion.

]]> By: Stephanie http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30423 Stephanie Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:46:40 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30423 I am a court reporter and have been using Via Voice (similar to Dragon) for close to two years. It certainly did take some time to train, but I am very pleased with my accuracy and recognition. I am repeating EVERYTHING said in hearings, depositions, etc., often with fast-talking lawyers and bickering attorneys. I speak into a "mask" so that others don't hear me repeating and even at a whisper, with speed-talkers going 200 to 250 wpm, I now have about 90% accuracy. :-) I am a court reporter and have been using Via Voice (similar to Dragon) for close to two years. It certainly did take some time to train, but I am very pleased with my accuracy and recognition. I am repeating EVERYTHING said in hearings, depositions, etc., often with fast-talking lawyers and bickering attorneys. I speak into a “mask” so that others don’t hear me repeating and even at a whisper, with speed-talkers going 200 to 250 wpm, I now have about 90% accuracy. :-)

]]> By: Mark - Productivity501 http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30402 Mark - Productivity501 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:29:21 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30402 It sounds like voice recognition has improved quite a bit since I last tried it. If I remember correctly, iListen was replaced by Dictate. Dictate is supposed to use the same technology as Dragon Naturally Speaking so the performance should (in theory) be about the same. It sounds like voice recognition has improved quite a bit since I last tried it.

If I remember correctly, iListen was replaced by Dictate. Dictate is supposed to use the same technology as Dragon Naturally Speaking so the performance should (in theory) be about the same.

]]> By: Sherril Johnson http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30367 Sherril Johnson Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:44:29 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30367 I have some physical disabilities and started using DNS a couple of years ago. I was slowing building up my user profile when all of a sudden I was getting this error message "THE VOCABULARY YOU HAVE CHOSEN GENERAL-LARGE IS INCOMPATIBLE/INVALID." A bunch of headache and research later I found out that: "It is well known for many years and across many versions of Dragon Naturally Speaking that running a Windows system restore will corrupt a user training profile. There are two solutions: 1. Find and restore a backup of your user training files. 2. Create a new user training profile." From http://www.speechcomputing.com/node/1742 I hadn't given a thought to backing up my user profile. Seems like that should be something automatic that the software would do. Other than that MAJOR problem, I like the software a lot. I have some physical disabilities and started using DNS a couple of years ago. I was slowing building up my user profile when all of a sudden I was getting this error message “THE VOCABULARY YOU HAVE CHOSEN GENERAL-LARGE IS INCOMPATIBLE/INVALID.” A bunch of headache and research later I found out that:

“It is well known for many years and across many versions of Dragon Naturally Speaking that running a Windows system restore will corrupt a user training profile.

There are two solutions:
1. Find and restore a backup of your user training files.
2. Create a new user training profile.”

From http://www.speechcomputing.com/node/1742

I hadn’t given a thought to backing up my user profile. Seems like that should be something automatic that the software would do.

Other than that MAJOR problem, I like the software a lot.

]]> By: Sue http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30361 Sue Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:07:02 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30361 @John - The list price is $99, but as I mentioned: "On Amazon, you can find the standard version of the software for $54.99." I used an earlier version in 2001 before it was owned by Nuance and I can attest that, yes, it is greatly improved in the areas of accuracy and speed. Plus it takes a fraction of the time to train the sw now. Good luck. Sue Brenner Unclutterer @John – The list price is $99, but as I mentioned: “On Amazon, you can find the standard version of the software for $54.99.” I used an earlier version in 2001 before it was owned by Nuance and I can attest that, yes, it is greatly improved in the areas of accuracy and speed. Plus it takes a fraction of the time to train the sw now. Good luck.

Sue Brenner
Unclutterer

]]> By: Library Lady http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30350 Library Lady Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:51:02 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30350 This sounds interesting, especially if it can be used by people with various physical limitations. I work at a library with inadequate services for disabled and wonder if any blind people use it. I'd like to see our library expand its services and provide a study room set up with a variety of different useful programs such as this. Anyone out there use it at a school or university? This sounds interesting, especially if it can be used by people with various physical limitations. I work at a library with inadequate services for disabled and wonder if any blind people use it. I’d like to see our library expand its services and provide a study room set up with a variety of different useful programs such as this. Anyone out there use it at a school or university?

]]> By: Tim at Home Document Manager http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30298 Tim at Home Document Manager Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:28:35 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30298 I think the problem comes because Dragon will not typically make spelling mistakes, rather word mistakes. It's surprising how hard these mistakes are to spot when proof reading a document - it's a lot easier to spot simple typos. I think the problem comes because Dragon will not typically make spelling mistakes, rather word mistakes. It’s surprising how hard these mistakes are to spot when proof reading a document – it’s a lot easier to spot simple typos.

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]]> By: ChristineB http://unclutterer.com/2009/03/10/increase-productivity-with-voice-recognition-software/comment-page-1/#comment-30294 ChristineB Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:13:25 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4630#comment-30294 I'm a speech/language pathologist, and all my experience with Dragon Dictate has been with people who have physical disabilities. When I was in college, a student with cerebral palsy edited the entire student paper using Dragon Dictate, and it wasn't any where as good as it is now. This has been fantastic software for some people with disabilities. I’m a speech/language pathologist, and all my experience with Dragon Dictate has been with people who have physical disabilities. When I was in college, a student with cerebral palsy edited the entire student paper using Dragon Dictate, and it wasn’t any where as good as it is now. This has been fantastic software for some people with disabilities.

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