Speech to Text - Revision history

Athought at 13:45, 28 March 2006

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Bmassey at 23:42, 2 March 2006

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Bmassey at 19:54, 28 February 2006

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Bmassey at 19:51, 28 February 2006

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	Chien		Chien
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 is the IBM Via Voice which was acquired by Dragon Systems
-[http://www.google.com Google] '''Dragon Naturalluy Speaking'''
+[http://www.google.com Google] '''Dragon Naturally Speaking'''
 they have an entire array of products ranging from consumer to

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	mms://wm.microsoft.com/ms/inetpub/chenley/vista%20voice%20recognition.wmv		mms://wm.microsoft.com/ms/inetpub/chenley/vista%20voice%20recognition.wmv
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		+	It has been three years since I looked in this area. Two software I experimented with were IBM's ViaVoice and Scansoft's Dragon Naturally Dictate. Both claimed to have over 95% accuracy. I was on a Dragon Naturally Dictate user's list. From what I gathered, the quality of the microphone made a big difference. It is a matter of garbage in garbage out.
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		+	If you are looking for a software library to embed in an application checkout Microsoft's Speech SDK. Come to think of it, there may be a voice interface already built into Tablet PC OS.
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		+	Hope that helped.
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		+	Chien

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		+	Also known as Speach to Text...
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	and ranging in price from the 100 or so - to the several thousands -		and ranging in price from the 100 or so - to the several thousands -
	depending on industry, licensing, etc...		depending on industry, licensing, etc...
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		+	Take a look at this demo from Vista. If you’re in a hurry, skip to minute 5 or so:
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		+	mms://wm.microsoft.com/ms/inetpub/chenley/vista%20voice%20recognition.wmv

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-=== February 2006 ===
+'''February 2006'''
 In answer to my question:
-''Can anyone recommend a speech to text solution? We're looking for an accuracy that is equivalent to taking notes, that is, not perfect.
+==== Can anyone recommend a speech to text solution? We're looking for an accuracy that is equivalent to taking notes, that is, not perfect. ====
 I received the following advice:

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 I don't know what your budget is - but the best product on the market today
 is the IBM Via Voice which was acquired by Dragon Systems
-Google Dragon Naturalluy Speaking.
 they have an entire array of products ranging from consumer to
 very elaborate industry specific fro medical, legal and much more
 and ranging in price from the 100 or so - to the several thousands -
 depending on industry, licensing, etc...

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		+	== February 2006 ==
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		+	In answer to my question:
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		+	''Can anyone recommend a speech to text solution? We're looking for an accuracy that is equivalent to taking notes, that is, not perfect.
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		+	I received the following advice:
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	I use the voice recognition built into Windows XP with very good results. Spend the money to get a good USB DSP headset. I bought the Planatronics xx-500 from [http://www.amazon.com Amazon] for about $60 (it is about $130 retail) and have had very good accuracy. Plan to spend about 30 minutes training it for your voice. Integration into MS word is seamless.		I use the voice recognition built into Windows XP with very good results. Spend the money to get a good USB DSP headset. I bought the Planatronics xx-500 from [http://www.amazon.com Amazon] for about $60 (it is about $130 retail) and have had very good accuracy. Plan to spend about 30 minutes training it for your voice. Integration into MS word is seamless.

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	These do require a learning curve so if you are not using it a lot of times you may want to hire a dictation service.		These do require a learning curve so if you are not using it a lot of times you may want to hire a dictation service.
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		+	I don't know what your budget is - but the best product on the market today
		+	is the IBM Via Voice which was acquired by Dragon Systems
		+	Google Dragon Naturalluy Speaking.
		+	they have an entire array of products ranging from consumer to
		+	very elaborate industry specific fro medical, legal and much more
		+	and ranging in price from the 100 or so - to the several thousands -
		+	depending on industry, licensing, etc...