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Speach recognition

LunarRay

LunarRay

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Does anyone know of software that enables one to speak words that would be printed in say "word" or "excel" via the microphone?

I'm not sure what to call this type of software, but its use would be instead of a key board.

Any help as to internet site where it could be had would be most appreciated.
thanks
 
Originally posted by: igowerf
I don't know of any free ones, but you're looking for something like ViaVoice.
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Thanks, I'll check it out..

I will pay for it.. no problem. I didn't even know how to refer to it.
🙂
 
dammit I hit the clear button and deleted my post! 😛

short version:
Dragon Naturally speaking has a good recogniztion engine too and has low level consumer products. You will notice alot of the speech recognition software companies have different pricing level packages. Usually the low end packages are just a slimmed down version of the high end software. There are also special packages for medial or legal and such that will recognize special terms used in the respective field.

All decent speech recognition programs usually require a bit of "training" the proogram to get used to your voice. This can take a while depending on the package and how clear your speaking voice is. It also helps to have a decent microphone. Headsets are very handy, just make sure it has a decent mic reciever. In any event, you'll still find that these are nowhere near perfect yet and require alot of correction, again depending on the situation. Don't think it will be like some sci fi movie. Chances are you will have to carefuly watch what the program types in for a while. There are much better speech recognition systems that make very little mistakes and recognize a whole variety of vocal qualities but these are very expensive and are usually used by corporate, mdecial, or government uses. A good example of one you may have used already is say fedex or UPS's phone answering system. Those AI's are pretty good. I bet they'd even understand Marlin Brando 😛
 
Originally posted by: dakels
dammit I hit the clear button and deleted my post! 😛

short version:
Dragon Naturally speaking has a good recogniztion engine too and has low level consumer products. You will notice alot of the speech recognition software companies have different pricing level packages. Usually the low end packages are just a slimmed down version of the high end software. There are also special packages for medial or legal and such that will recognize special terms used in the respective field.

All decent speech recognition programs usually require a bit of "training" the proogram to get used to your voice. This can take a while depending on the package and how clear your speaking voice is. It also helps to have a decent microphone. Headsets are very handy, just make sure it has a decent mic reciever. In any event, you'll still find that these are nowhere near perfect yet and require alot of correction, again depending on the situation. Don't think it will be like some sci fi movie. Chances are you will have to carefuly watch what the program types in for a while. There are much better speech recognition systems that make very little mistakes and recognize a whole variety of vocal qualities but these are very expensive and are usually used by corporate, mdecial, or government uses. A good example of one you may have used already is say fedex or UPS's phone answering system. Those AI's are pretty good. I bet they'd even understand Marlin Brando 😛
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It appears that the mike is as important as the software. I'll have to check that out as well. Thanks

 
yes a good clear microphone with as little distortion and noise as possible will help the speech recognition program decipher what you are saying. But... you should get a mic that is scaled to your program. A $100 program doesn't deserve a $200 mic. Just like a $800 program doesn't deserve a $10 mic. Get some decent mic headset made for speech for about $30-50. Thats usually a good starter price range. Don't get me wrong, it will work on a crappy mic, you just may find yourself with alot more recogniztion errors and conversely you can also use a high end speech mic that may help the program recognize better, but scale to your needs. Its the best way to get good performance for the dollar.

also note that if yuo have a very thick accent or a lisp or other speech impediment, good old typing may be the way to go 😉
 
Originally posted by: dakels
yes a good clear microphone with as little distortion and noise as possible will help the speech recognition program decipher what you are saying. But... you should get a mic that is scaled to your program. A $100 program doesn't deserve a $200 mic. Just like a $800 program doesn't deserve a $10 mic. Get some decent mic headset made for speech for about $30-50. Thats usually a good starter price range. Don't get me wrong, it will work on a crappy mic, you just may find yourself with alot more recogniztion errors and conversely you can also use a high end speech mic that may help the program recognize better, but scale to your needs. Its the best way to get good performance for the dollar.

also note that if yuo have a very thick accent or a lisp or other speech impediment, good old typing may be the way to go 😉
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I see, ok.. but, hand typing is a problem at times.. no lisp... but, I grew up in brooklyn but, fortunatly lost that accent...
Thanks

 
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