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1. 1. Weeno: Intro to Voice Recognition Software

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   Published on: 3/10/2006   Last Visited: 12/10/2007

   "When you see a person at a computer show demonstrating the software, the accuracy appears very good," said Leslie Breuer, president of Desktop Solutions, a computer consulting firm based in Canadaigua, New York . "This is because the software has been trained extensively to the person's voice and speaking characteristics."
   
   According to Breuer, the training substantially improves the accuracy of dictation, but it takes a lot of time, effort and patience on the part of the user. "The software is designed to be trained for each user and the speech files that it uses build accordingly--which means if you are using it often you better have a heck of a lot of hard drive space to store the files," he said.
   
   Keep Talking
   
   In addition to repeatedly using the software, it is necessary to correct the software when it makes a mistake. (You know the bad puppy routine--show him the paper after he piddles on the kitchen floor and hope that he learns from his mistake.) You can make your corrections either while you are dictating or after you have completed your document.
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   In other words, said Breuer, the more bells and whistles the more intensive the hardware requirements and the more expensive the software.
   
   According to Breuer, to run voice recognition software you will need at least a 133 MHz computer with 32 MB RAM. "By running it," he said,"I don't mean running it WELL."
   
   To run it acceptably in terms of decreased errors and speed of screen writes, Breuer recommended that users have at least a 200 MHz computer with a minimum of 64 MB RAM. "If you install the software on a slower machine with less than 64 MB RAM, the system is so slow to display the text on the screen, you will lose your place or have to sit there and wait for the system to catch up with you," he said.
   
   Look Who's Talking
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   According to Breuer, who tested the software, the product is well suited for quick tasks, uncomplicated short email messages or brief letters. "The software can be well worth the money if you are willing to devote the amount of time needed to train it properly and if you are willing to use it on a regular basis," he said.

2. 2. Weeno: Intro to Voice Recognition Software

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   Published on: 3/10/2006   Last Visited: 12/10/2007

   "When you see a person at a computer show demonstrating the software, the accuracy appears very good," said Leslie Breuer, president of Desktop Solutions, a computer consulting firm based in Canadaigua, New York . "This is because the software has been trained extensively to the person's voice and speaking characteristics."
   
   According to Breuer, the training substantially improves the accuracy of dictation, but it takes a lot of time, effort and patience on the part of the user. "The software is designed to be trained for each user and the speech files that it uses build accordingly--which means if you are using it often you better have a heck of a lot of hard drive space to store the files," he said.
   
   Keep Talking
   
   In addition to repeatedly using the software, it is necessary to correct the software when it makes a mistake. (You know the bad puppy routine--show him the paper after he piddles on the kitchen floor and hope that he learns from his mistake.) You can make your corrections either while you are dictating or after you have completed your document.
   ...
   In other words, said Breuer, the more bells and whistles the more intensive the hardware requirements and the more expensive the software.
   
   According to Breuer, to run voice recognition software you will need at least a 133 MHz computer with 32 MB RAM. "By running it," he said,"I don't mean running it WELL."
   
   To run it acceptably in terms of decreased errors and speed of screen writes, Breuer recommended that users have at least a 200 MHz computer with a minimum of 64 MB RAM. "If you install the software on a slower machine with less than 64 MB RAM, the system is so slow to display the text on the screen, you will lose your place or have to sit there and wait for the system to catch up with you," he said.
   
   Look Who's Talking
   ...
   According to Breuer, who tested the software, the product is well suited for quick tasks, uncomplicated short email messages or brief letters. "The software can be well worth the money if you are willing to devote the amount of time needed to train it properly and if you are willing to use it on a regular basis," he said.

3. 3. www.weeno.com

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   Published on: 3/10/2006   Last Visited: 3/8/2007

   "When you see a person at a computer show demonstrating the software, the accuracy appears very good," said Leslie Breuer, president of Desktop Solutions, a computer consulting firm based in Canadaigua, New York . "This is because the software has been trained extensively to the person's voice and speaking characteristics."
   
   According to Breuer, the training substantially improves the accuracy of dictation, but it takes a lot of time, effort and patience on the part of the user. "The software is designed to be trained for each user and the speech files that it uses build accordingly--which means if you are using it often you better have a heck of a lot of hard drive space to store the files," he said.
   
   Keep Talking
   
   In addition to repeatedly using the software, it is necessary to correct the software when it makes a mistake. (You know the bad puppy routine--show him the paper after he piddles on the kitchen floor and hope that he learns from his mistake.) You can make your corrections either while you are dictating or after you have completed your document.
   ...
   In other words, said Breuer, the more bells and whistles the more intensive the hardware requirements and the more expensive the software.
   
   According to Breuer, to run voice recognition software you will need at least a 133 MHz computer with 32 MB RAM. "By running it," he said,"I don't mean running it WELL."
   
   To run it acceptably in terms of decreased errors and speed of screen writes, Breuer recommended that users have at least a 200 MHz computer with a minimum of 64 MB RAM. "If you install the software on a slower machine with less than 64 MB RAM, the system is so slow to display the text on the screen, you will lose your place or have to sit there and wait for the system to catch up with you," he said.
   
   Look Who's Talking
   ...
   According to Breuer, who tested the software, the product is well suited for quick tasks, uncomplicated short email messages or brief letters. "The software can be well worth the money if you are willing to devote the amount of time needed to train it properly and if you are willing to use it on a regular basis," he said.