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Speech Recognition Software
2
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96.00%
Would consider speech recognition in the future
2
8.00%
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Michael 12:08 PM 10-17-2014
I recently bought Dragon speech recognition software and wonder who uses what here. I personally type slowly so being able to talk and have words appear as fast as I speak is helpful. The problem I find is and having to use punctuation commands like "comma, period, question mark and new paragraph" to also control the software.
I speak publically around the world and do not read from a TelePrompTer or written notes. I am starting to worry that this new Logic will creep into my proformance and I will subconsciously and inadvertently use the commands as I speak out of habit. Anyone else have this problem?
At the very least I'd like to use poll to find out who uses what. Thanks
I speak publically around the world and do not read from a TelePrompTer or written notes. I am starting to worry that this new Logic will creep into my proformance and I will subconsciously and inadvertently use the commands as I speak out of habit. Anyone else have this problem?
At the very least I'd like to use poll to find out who uses what. Thanks
Cradle2crayons 12:18 PM 10-17-2014
I have dragon on my laptop. I've had it for years but I don't use it much.
I type 120 wpm so honestly, dragon makes it slower for me.
My bestie uses it to type her college papers because it's faster for her.
I type 120 wpm so honestly, dragon makes it slower for me.
My bestie uses it to type her college papers because it's faster for her.
Michael 12:30 PM 10-17-2014
120 wpm! Wow, that's faster then I think! 
Cradle2crayons 12:32 PM 10-17-2014
Originally Posted by Michael:
120 wpm! Wow, that's faster then I think!
Apparently dragon agrees lol.120 wpm! Wow, that's faster then I think!
My daughter is 11 and can already do 20 wpm... It would be more but the poor girl can't spell worth a crap... God bless her... Lol..
Cradle2crayons 12:34 PM 10-17-2014
Originally Posted by Michael:
120 wpm! Wow, that's faster then I think!
Since I came home to be with the kids, I've looked for home jobs where I could type but apparently none exist that are real 120 wpm! Wow, that's faster then I think!
I could make a fortune if I could find leads.
Blackcat31 12:32 PM 10-17-2014
Same here ^^
Dragon came pre-loaded onto my laptop when I bought it but I don't use it.
I can type much faster.
I do however, use the talk to text function on my i-phone verses having to try to type on those tiny little buttons.
Dragon came pre-loaded onto my laptop when I bought it but I don't use it.
I can type much faster.
I do however, use the talk to text function on my i-phone verses having to try to type on those tiny little buttons.
Cradle2crayons 12:33 PM 10-17-2014
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Same here ^^
Dragon came pre-loaded onto my laptop when I bought it but I don't use it.
I can type much faster.
I do however, use the talk to text function on my i-phone verses having to try to type on those tiny little buttons.
Is there an iPad app that does it?? I'm pretty fast on the iPad and iPad mini but the screen sensitivity can't keep up ha.Same here ^^
Dragon came pre-loaded onto my laptop when I bought it but I don't use it.
I can type much faster.
I do however, use the talk to text function on my i-phone verses having to try to type on those tiny little buttons.
Sugar Magnolia 12:36 PM 10-17-2014
I do EVERYTHING on my Android phone. I use Swype. Faster than clicking on individual letters. Lots of autocorrect though.
melilley 12:50 PM 10-17-2014
I type, otherwise I just keep looking at what is typed after I say it and it just takes a lot longer. I'm technically challenged though
Blackcat31 12:54 PM 10-17-2014
Originally Posted by Michael:
I recently bought Dragon speech recognition software and wonder who uses what here. I personally type slowly so being able to talk and have words appear as fast as I speak is helpful. The problem I find is and having to use punctuation commands like "comma, period, question mark and new paragraph" to also control the software.
I speak publically around the world and do not read from a TelePrompTer or written notes. I am starting to worry that this new Logic will creep into my proformance and I will subconsciously and inadvertently use the commands as I speak out of habit. Anyone else have this problem?
At the very least I'd like to use poll to find out who uses what. Thanks
Michael, what version of Dragon are you using? I recently bought Dragon speech recognition software and wonder who uses what here. I personally type slowly so being able to talk and have words appear as fast as I speak is helpful. The problem I find is and having to use punctuation commands like "comma, period, question mark and new paragraph" to also control the software.
I speak publically around the world and do not read from a TelePrompTer or written notes. I am starting to worry that this new Logic will creep into my proformance and I will subconsciously and inadvertently use the commands as I speak out of habit. Anyone else have this problem?
At the very least I'd like to use poll to find out who uses what. Thanks
My brother uses Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional version 8 and one of the features is automatic punctuation.
"Version 8 is a substantial improvement over previous versions, which I thought were no less than amazing. There are many new improvements in version 8, including automatic punctuation"
I think they have versions up to 13 now.... ? I don't know for sure.
Cradle2crayons 12:55 PM 10-17-2014
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Michael, what version of Dragon are you using?
My brother uses Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional version 8 and one of the features is automatic punctuation.
"Version 8 is a substantial improvement over previous versions, which I thought were no less than amazing. There are many new improvements in version 8, including automatic punctuation"
I think they have versions up to 13 now.... ? I don't know for sure.
Oh man!! I didn't know there was an auto punctuation update... I need to check my source for that new version and try it out.Michael, what version of Dragon are you using?
My brother uses Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional version 8 and one of the features is automatic punctuation.
"Version 8 is a substantial improvement over previous versions, which I thought were no less than amazing. There are many new improvements in version 8, including automatic punctuation"
I think they have versions up to 13 now.... ? I don't know for sure.
Michael 01:26 PM 10-17-2014
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Michael, what version of Dragon are you using?
My brother uses Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional version 8 and one of the features is automatic punctuation.
"Version 8 is a substantial improvement over previous versions, which I thought were no less than amazing. There are many new improvements in version 8, including automatic punctuation"
I think they have versions up to 13 now.... ? I don't know for sure.
I just bought the latest version. It was $100.Michael, what version of Dragon are you using?
My brother uses Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional version 8 and one of the features is automatic punctuation.
"Version 8 is a substantial improvement over previous versions, which I thought were no less than amazing. There are many new improvements in version 8, including automatic punctuation"
I think they have versions up to 13 now.... ? I don't know for sure.
Blackcat31 01:38 PM 10-17-2014
Originally Posted by Michael:
I just bought the latest version. It was $100.
If you got either of these:I just bought the latest version. It was $100.
You should have the Automatic Punctuation feature built in:
"Punctuation: Automatic punctuation
Dragon 13 includes an Automatic Punctuation feature that can automatically add periods and commas at the appropriate places in your dictation without you having to explicitly speak them.
Using Automatic Punctuation can be helpful while you are getting used to Dragon by letting you focus on what you are saying rather than how your speech is punctuated.
As you become more adept at dictation and want more control over where punctuation appears, you may want to explicitly dictate all your punctuation.
Hint: If commas and periods consistently do not appear where you expect them, try changing the length of your pauses. For example, if you normally speak rapidly, try to lengthen the time of your pauses to indicate the need for punctuation.
There are several ways to start Automatic punctuation:
•You can turn Automatic punctuation on and off by voice by saying "autopunctuation on" and "autopunctuation off."
•Selecting Auto-Formatting Options from the Tools menu of the DragonBar and clicking "Automatically add commas and periods."
http://dragoncontent.nuance.com/trai.../automatic.htm