• What are the CPU and RAM requirements for speech recognition?
• What is the dictation rate and accuracy?
• How long will it take to become proficient with the software?
• Why do I need Training?
• How much training is needed?
• What is the difference between the Preferred and the Professional versions?
• Which speech software program should I use?
• Will background noise interfere with my dictation?
• How big is the vocabulary?
• Is it best to do my training on my own computer?
• Who do I call for technical support?
• With what applications will the speech recognition integrate?
• Can I access on-line services, E-mail and the Internet using speech recognition?
• Can speech recognition software be used to run accounting applications?
• Why do I need macro writing capability?
• Why 1 GB RAM?
• Why a Pentium 4 or Core2Duo and not a Celeron or AMD?
• Will speech recognition software work on a laptop computer?
• What if I use a system that has less than your minimum recommended specifications?
• Can others use the computer while your voice profile is loaded?
• How many voice profiles can I create on my computer?
• What happens if I have a cold?
• Will the speech recognition software run on a Macintosh?

What are the CPU and RAM requirements for speech recognition?

• Intel® Pentium® / 1.6 GHz processor (for example, Pentium® M, Pentium® 4), or equivalent AMD® processor – Faster processors will yield faster performance
• 1 GB RAM ( for Vista 2 GB RAM)
• 2.5GB free hard disk space
• Windows 2000, Windows XP Home and Professional, or Windows Vista™ (32-bit/64-bit)
• Creative® Labs Sound Blaster® 16 or equivalent sound card supporting 16-bit recording
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation)
• Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone (included)
• Speakers (required for playback of recorded speech and text to speech features)
• A web connection is required for activation

Adroit recommends Pentium IV/core2duo-class computers since speech recognition software is optimized for these platforms.

What is the dictation rate and accuracy?

A trained user can dictate at approximately 100 to 160 words per minute with 98% or higher recognition.

How long will it take to become proficient with the software?

This is strictly user dependent. If the user is familiar with the Windows environment and applications used, becoming proficient with speech recognition software will take significantly less time than an individual who has never worked in Windows applications or used a computer. Allow 1-3 hours of using the application to establish proficiency.

Why do I need Training?

Without expert training most users fail and quit. Adroit’s experienced trainers teach you the proper skills and techniques to get you up and running effectively, successfully and productively. Training helps ease the transition into a new way of using the computer and helps you to become an expert as quickly as possible. This is not just one more piece of software to learn–this is a new and innovative way to work.

How much training is needed?

Adroit recommends a minimum of four hours of training for all types of users. Even highly advanced users such as programmers will need to learn the process of inputting information by voice as opposed to typing. The software will recognize the user’s speech much faster than the user will learn how to use the software. There are multitudes of commands that need to be memorized in order to control the software. Additionally, a dictation style must be learned because the software depends on the cadence and rhythm of the user’s voice to translate sounds into text. Training becomes essential if a person has a hand injury, especially if they are on the job. Initially, a person with a hand injury will find it difficult to complete computer tasks as quickly as when using their hands.

What is the difference between the Preferred and the Professional versions?

The difference between the Preferred version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking and the Professional version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking is that the Preferred version of the software does not have the ability to create macros. This becomes very important for a person with a hand injury because macros can be easily written to create shortcuts for any repetitive tasks. As part of our training service, Adroit will install proprietary macro packs that allow NaturallySpeaking to work in applications such as Excel and Outlook. If using the Preferred version of NaturallySpeaking the software will not function in these applications and the user will be required to use the mouse and keyboard extensively in any applications other than Microsoft Word.

Which speech software program should I use?

Adroit recommends using Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional for anyone with a hand injury. There are three reasons for this recommendation. First, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional has the highest recognition accuracy of any speech software product on the market. Second, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional has a number of hands-free options that the other software products do not have. Third, the Professional version has a scripting language, which allows the user to assign voice commands to a series of actions. The macro writing capability of the professional version of NaturallySpeaking expands the functionality of the software. For example, navigating a dialog box with speech software can be very tedious; however, if the macro is written the desired action can happen instantaneously. It is in this way that the injured worker can save time. With the Preferred version of NaturallySpeaking much more hand use is necessary to accomplish basic tasks.

Will background noise interfere with my dictation?

Dragon NaturallySpeaking comes with a noise-canceling microphone. The software also has a utility that allows the user to calibrate the microphone for the background noise. However, in some instances if the noise level of the environment of the user suddenly increases, i.e. an intercom system or fire alarm, the noise may sufficiently distract the software so that it would interfere with the usage of the computer. Sudden loud noises are the most problematic when using the software.

How big is the vocabulary?

NaturallySpeaking’s vocabulary dictionary is in excess of 300,000 words. The user can say virtually any English word. Jargon and commonly used phrases can be quickly added to the vocabulary of words in the dictionary. Professional vocabularies are also available for the Medical, Legal, and Safety industries. Contact us for more information.

Is it best to do my training on my own computer?

Due to the nature of speech software, each user must create their own voice profile. With proper correction the user’s speech profile will improve over time. Recognition accuracy will be greatly improved on the system where the user has spent quality time developing the profile. It is important that a profile is established on the machine that remains in the possession of the user. Unfortunately, due to the internal noise (which is individual to each computer) a voice profile established on one system cannot effectively be moved to another system.

Who do I call for technical support?

Nuance (formerly Scansoft) offers 30 days of free technical support. Adroit offers 3-hour on-site support as well as and email, telephone and Web-based support.

With what applications will the speech recognition integrate?

Dragon NaturallySpeaking professional version allow continuous dictation into 2000/XP/2003/2007 and virtually any Windows application. They have varying levels of command and control.

Can I access on-line services, E-mail and the Internet using speech recognition?

Yes, using standard Windows on-line services such as CompuServe, AOL, E-mail packages and Web browsers you can “surf the Net” just like anyone else. You will need an Internet connection to do this.

Can speech recognition software be used to run accounting applications?

Yes. Continuous numbering (no pausing between numbers) makes data entry of numbers very fast.

Why 2 GB RAM?

Adroit recommends 2 GB or more of RAM for running NaturallySpeaking with Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003/2007. Because Microsoft Office and Windows use a significant amount of RAM, we have experienced many clients who required an upgrade to 2 GB RAM (or more) to use Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional. The increased RAM will improve recognition significantly, both in terms of speed and accuracy.

Why a PIV or Core2Duo and not a Celeron or AMD?

Adroit does not recommend purchasing a Celeron or AMD chip as they are significantly less effective with speech recognition software. The Pentium 4 and Core2Duo processors have specific patented capabilities designed to perform complex mathematical calculations. Dragon NaturallySpeaking was written to utilize these capabilities in the Pentium 4 and Core2Duo processors. Intel owns the patent for these processors. The Celeron and AMD processors are of a different patent; therefore have different capabilities. Only the Pentium processors have the capabilities to perform the complex mathematical calculations necessary to run Dragon NaturallySpeaking effectively. Dragon NaturallySpeaking will run on lesser processors, but it will take longer to recognize utterances and be less accurate.

Will speech recognition software work on a laptop computer?

Yes, provided you have a SoundBlaster 16 or compatible sound chip or PCMCIA sound card. We reccomend using a USB/Bluetooth Headset with most laptops.

What if I use a system that has less than your minimum recommended specifications?

You will experience considerably more system freezes and crashes without adequate RAM and system specifications.

Can others use the computer while your voice profile is loaded?

Yes, speech recognition does nothing to the computer to prohibit the use of the mouse or keyboard by non-voice users.

How many voice profiles can I create on my computer?

You can create as many voice profiles as you have hard disk space. Each profile is approximately 400-600 MB. Any saved .wav files will need approximately 1 MB for each recorded minute. A license is require for each individual who wants to have a voice profile.

What happens if I have a cold?

If you are sick, stay home! If you go to work, be careful you drink plenty of fluids and minimize the use of your voice. Speech recognition software may require additional corrections during use because your voice is not normal. It will adapt within a short time. Adroit recommends not saving your profile after a session when you have a cold.

Will the speech recognition software run on a Macintosh?

Yes. MacSpeech is created using the technology from Dragon NaturallySpeaking very specifically to be used for the Mac. It allows continuous dictation into Microsoft applications.

Contact us for more information regarding programming with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

V P Sharma

ADROIT______________
Speech Recognition Solution Provider
C-8/76, Yamuna Vihar, Delhi – 110 053
Cell: 9810003076, 09868179052

Tel: 22913624, 22911777
E-mail: vps@asrsp.com

The Business world can be very much pressured and secretarial resources may be limited. As a result:-

• Do you find you put off creating reports?
• Do you get behind with writing and responding to e-mails?
• Does time pressure mean that your reports and e-mails are lacking in content and depth?

When it comes to working on the computer, the basic and foremost need of any person is to create the document.

Rest those tired hands, now type on the computer at the speed of sound! Voice-recognition software finally works.

You dictate & the software types! This is precisely what Dragon NaturallySpeaking software does for you. DNS converts your spoken words into text at an amazing speed of up to 160 words per minute, and that too with much more accuracy and speed than your most efficient stenographer. As you speak, you see your words appear on the screen-almost magically! It is one of those things that make you wonder “why didn’t I come across this before.”

The software can be used to 

• Dictate: Just by speaking you can type a document in any windows application like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, e-mail and Internet Explorer.
• Control & Command: Simply by voice commands you can perform almost all the functions of computing with out having to use the keyboard and mouse.

Advantages:

• More efficient: most people can speak faster than 120 words per minute against the typing speed of 30-40 words per minute, that makes you almost 3 times faster. With simple voice commands editing, formatting and correction becomes easy job and you can insert regular phrases and paragraphs simply by speaking few words.
• More accurate: When you dictate, the words come directly form the dictionary; therefore there is no question of a spelling mistake.
• Confidential: Most of the times, information is leaked when there is a human factor involved. Whatever you have prepared is between you and your computer.
• Convenience: Work whenever it is convenient to you.
• Save your health: Avoid the strain on your eyes, wrists, shoulders, neck and back which is associated with long usage hours of your computer.

Who wants to risk or aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome at a keyboard? Dragon is the best consumer tool available for digital dictation and can save time and headaches for the right user.

In simple words, with Dragon NaturallySpeaking software,

• You will be able to create a document simply by speaking instead of typing with the keyboard, almost 3 times faster.
• You will be able to listen back what you had spoken for quick correction.
• You can use verbal commands for editing and formatting of the document.
• You can speak the menu commands instead of clicking them by mouse.
• You can work in any Windows application like Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, e-mail programs, PowerPoint presentation, and online forms on the Web and even in chat.

Providing technology solutions for productive computing for businesses and organizations is our business from the last nine years. We provide complete solution from concept to implementation of the Technology, Installation, Customization, Training, and Ongoing Technical Support. For more information/clarification in this regard please feel free to contact me.

·         Worried about how to make it work for you?

Not to worry at all, we are there, support for installation/customisation of the programme will be provided and training will be imparted to the user, how to make the best use of the technology.

WHY SHOULD I BUY DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING?

• Create business and personal documents, emails, reports, letters, instant messages, etc, 3 times faster than typing
• Use your voice to control a myriad of desktop functions
• Use with favourite Windows programs
• Up to 99% accurate – and gets better the more you use it
• No script training required – just load the software and go!
• Speak instructions naturally – no need to remember complex commands
• Ideal for minimising repetitive strain injury – stop using the keyboard
• Ideal for anyone with impaired sight – text can be read back verbally.

WHY USE SPEECH RECOGNITION?

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is able to transcribe speech very accurately, with minimal user correction. More and more people experience speech recognition in their daily lives, without knowing it – for example, in automated telephone response systems and in-car satellite navigation systems. However, the main benefits are freedom from PC hardware and no need to learn to touch type!

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is simply the best way to turn spoken words into text inside your favourite software applications. Most people type at 40 words per minute, yet we tend to speak at around 120 words a minute, so it’s easy to see why using speech recognition software can be three times quicker than typing. Fast, easy and amazingly accurate – it learns your voice from the start. Whether for home or business, there’s an award-winning Dragon NaturallySpeaking solution to suit all needs.

WHAT TO BUY?

There’s a version to suit all pockets and needs!

• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard – aimed at home users who need an affordable and easy-to-use way to use speech to dictate email and documents, surf the web and chat online.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred – for small/home office users and advanced PC professionals who require a fully-featured speech recognition solution. Contains all features of Standard and allows users to dictate into Excel. You can also connect a digital recorder.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Wireless – all the features of Preferred, plus a state-of-the art, secure, USB wireless headset, providing freedom to dictate to a PC up to 100 metres away.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred Mobile – all the features of Preferred, plus a high quality digital recorder. Ideal for professionals who require dictation facilities when out on the road or between locations, for later conversion into printed text via their PC.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Professional is the ideal solution for busy corporate professionals to create documents and emails, fill out forms, and streamline workflow tasks — all by speaking.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Legal offers a faster, more efficient way for legal professionals to create contracts, dictate briefs, and draft court documents or email messages. You can turn your voice into text three times faster than most people type — with up to 99% accuracy using virtually any Windows-based application. Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Legal offers a preconfigured legal vocabulary that includes over 30,000 legal specific terms and phrases, and it even formats legal citations.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Medical is up to 99% accurate out-of-the-box, and includes medical vocabularies covering nearly 80 medical specialties and subspecialties. Using Dragon Medical 10, physicians dictate in real-time into their EMR in their own words – letting them instantly review, sign, and make their notes available for other clinicians.

V P Sharma

ADROIT______________
Speech Recognition Solution Provider
C-8/76, Yamuna Vihar, Delhi – 110 053
Cell: 9810003076, 09868179052

Tel: 22913624, 22911777
E-mail: vps@asrsp.com

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If you want to get more done, more quickly, just say the word and Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred will transform your productivity. We guarantee it.

• Providing technology solutions for productive computing for businesses is our business from the last nine years.

With Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Just talk for almost anything and computer will do all by itself.

Advantages:

• More efficient: 3X FASTER
• More accurate: +99%
• Confidential: It’s between you and your computer.
• Convenience: whenever it is convenient to you.
• Save your health: NO MORE PAINS

Rest those tired hands Voice-recognition software finally works.

Now type on the computer at the speed of sound!

• Dictate: Just by speaking you can type a document in any windows application like: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express and Internet Explorer.
• Control & Command: Simply by voice commands you can perform almost all the functions of computing with out having to use the keyboard and mouse.

 

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Contact:

V P Sharma

Adroit

Speech Recognition Solution Provider

+919810003076, +919868179052
www.asrsp.com

vps@asrsp.com