FRC Workshop Laurie Vasquez Assistive Technology Specialist April 29, 2002
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FRC WorkshopLaurie Vasquez
Assistive Technology Specialist
April 29, 2002
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PC WorldStan Miastkowski
Friday, April 14, 2000
Discrete Speech
Continuous Speech
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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.
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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
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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
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Accuracy of Voice Recognition
• Performance and system requirements
• Laptops versus desktops & sound quality
• Sound Cards
• Microphone adjustment
• Speech feedback
• Training
• Proofreading
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Accuracy of Voice Recognition
• Diction style
• Microphone adjustment
• Positioning
• Clarity, particularly of unstressed words
• Pace
• Evenness of volume
• Realistic Attitude
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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/
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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.
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Dragon Naturally Speaking 5.0• Audio Setup Wizard
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Manage Users on One System
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Choose Training Passages
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Training Your Voice
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Upon Completion of Training
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Basic Features
• Speak naturally• Format and edit text• Personalize vocabulary• Customization• Macros• Web navigation• Voice Playback
Playback feature
Microphone off
Microphone on
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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
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Help Tutorial - Features
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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/
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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
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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/