FRC WorkshopLaurie Vasquez

Assistive Technology Specialist

April 29, 2002

PC WorldStan Miastkowski

Friday, April 14, 2000

Discrete Speech

Continuous Speech

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

• Performance and system requirements

• Laptops versus desktops & sound quality

• Sound Cards

• Microphone adjustment

• Speech feedback

• Training

• Proofreading

Accuracy of Voice Recognition

• 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/

sysreqs.asp

• Hardware Compatibility– http://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/support/

compatibility/

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

• Speak naturally• Format and edit text• Personalize vocabulary• Customization• Macros• Web navigation• Voice Playback

Playback feature

Microphone off

Microphone on

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/Writing/speechRecognitionChart.pdf

• ScanSofthttp://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

ResourcesVoice Recognition & Document Management in the

Educational Environmenthttp://www.voicerecognition.com/user_profiles/education

Voice Recognition Newsletterhttp://voicerecognition.com/vrnews/

FAQ typing Injuryhttp://www.tifaq.com/information.html

RSI Helphttp://www.rsihelp.com/index.html

Voice Recognition and Your Healthhttp://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/05/23/voice.saving.tips.idg/