[Electronics-talk] Dragon Naturally Speaking

[Jim Barbour]

I know several people who have used it.

However, they're not really likely to be on this list.

I'd suggest reposting this quesiton to nfbcs at nfbcal.org where the
computer folks are hanging out :)

Jim

On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 08:44:21AM -0400, Craig Borne wrote:
> Good morning,
> 
> Does anyone have experience using Dragon Naturally Speaking, which is a
> speech to text software?  The user places a microphone/headset on and
> dictates to the computer, which in turn types out what the user is saying.
> In the past, a blind user had difficulty using this type of product because
> you first had to read a paragraph or two into the microphone in order to
> allow the program to recognize your diction, tone, etc.
> 
> My understanding is that later generations of this program are actually
> quite good, and the program can recognize what the user is saying without
> having to go through the pre-reading ritual.
> 
> Does anyone have thoughts or experience with this program?  Alternatively,
> does anyone know of a program where an MP3 of a dictation can be run through
> a certain software and be typed out in text, sort of like a computer
> transcription of the audio?
> 
> Thank you,
> Craig
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Electronics-talk:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org/jbar%40barcore.com
>