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For those physicians more concentrated on EHRs, the following is a review
of 'THE' speech recognition software package that you may consider integrating
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Review: Dragon Naturally Speaking
05.19.2011 · Posted in Software
The rate of speech is roughly 120words per minute, or three times faster than the average keyboarding speed of 40WPM. Voice recognition software, Dragon Naturally Speaking, by Nuance Communications, will transform your verbal communication into content so it is like having an 120WPM typist, who is also highly precise, at your disposal.
Freelance writers who are paid on a per article basis, can greatly increase their hourly wage by using speech recognition software such as this. Those who type very slow or have unreadable handwriting will also benefit greatly. Others can take advantage of output gains by dictating emails and business documents. Another group of people that benefit are those that are suffering repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel.
When the first speech to text software came out in the 1990′s, each word had to be surrounded by a pause so that the dictation could be accurate. This is no longer necessary. Past versions of Dragon Naturally Speaking took longer to load and made the computer slow. Dragon Naturally Speaking 11 is a quantum leap from previous versions and does not have those limitations. Older versions would get triggered by breath or white noise. Version 11 does not print words out of surrounding distractions.
Installation
The installation of Dragon Naturally Speaking involves a few steps. Once the files have been copied and registered into your system, the microphone needs to be calibrated and a few audio tests are required. Regarding the microphone, it is recommended that the one by Nuance is used for compatibility reasons. Although Bluetooth headsets work very well with this software, they are also very pricey. A wire headset will work just as well and for a lower cost. In order to use a wireless headset, an upgrade to the Preferred version of the software is necessary.
Training
The next step, after installation, is to proceed through the tutorials. The best way is to pick an easier reading. You can always refer back to General Training for a more difficult reading, if you have to. Speak with a normal voice in order to get the best results. It is best not to speak with a different voice or over-enunciate because this might confuse the speech to text engine. Just use normal speech.
Use
Now, it is time to dictate some text. Initially, the program will make a few errors. Avoid correcting incorrect words manually. Instead, use the Select That command to let the software know what the correct word is. By not doing this step, the software does not improve its ability to comprehend.
With any luck, a transcription of 800 words will have no more than five to ten errors, which is comparable to the average number of typos when using the keyboard. Even if users spend the same amount of time correcting dictation typos, they have saved a lot of time due to the speed of the software.
Dragon Naturally Speaking is compatible with Windows XP and all future Windows platforms. You can use it to dictate into Microsoft Office products like Word and Excel. It also handles other popular software products such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, AOL, and Corel WordPerfect.
Cost
Although the price of the basic version is $99.99, other Internet retailers sell Dragon Naturally Speaking for less. The Preferred version offers several features such as support for wireless microphone. If you work in the legal or medical field, there are specialized versions of Dragon Naturally Speaking with extended glossaries appropriate for these fields.
Last word
The better Dragon Naturally Speaking knows your voice, the more accurate it becomes. For freelance writers, their hourly rate increase as the program gets better at recognizing their speech. It is unrealistic to expect a speak to text software to become error free. What is certain is that it will boost your productivity by a factor of three.
Learn more about Dragon Naturally Speaking speech to text software by Nuance Communications, by visiting Michael Torc’s http://www.speaktotext.org.. This article, Review: Dragon Naturally Speaking
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Posted 23 May 2011 - 10:06 AM
A small correction: NaturallySpeaking
Standard and NaturallySpeaking Preferred no longer go by those names. Beginning
with Ver. 11, they are now referred to as NaturallySpeaking Home Edition and
NaturallySpeaking Premium respectively.
For anyone who's interested in seeing how Ver. 10 compares to Ver. 11, you
might want to check out our NaturallySpeaking
11 Review
For anyone looking for general and medical
NaturallySpeaking speech recognition support, you'll find the world's most
popular speech recognition forum at KnowBrainer
Speech Recognition Forums
Standard and NaturallySpeaking Preferred no longer go by those names. Beginning
with Ver. 11, they are now referred to as NaturallySpeaking Home Edition and
NaturallySpeaking Premium respectively.
For anyone who's interested in seeing how Ver. 10 compares to Ver. 11, you
might want to check out our NaturallySpeaking
11 Review
For anyone looking for general and medical
NaturallySpeaking speech recognition support, you'll find the world's most
popular speech recognition forum at KnowBrainer
Speech Recognition Forums
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Posted 21 December 2011 - 09:04 AM
Nuance brings new improvements to Nuance SpeechMagic 7.
Nuance SpeechMagic 7 now integrates seamlessly with Grundig Business Systems microphones and dictation devices
IT, New Media & Software
(openPR) - Users of Nuance speech recognition healthcare solutions can now enjoy the Grundig Business Systems dictation solutions flexibility and performance.
London, 20 December, 2011 – Grundig Business Systems (GBS) has today announced that its dictation products are now compatible with Nuance’s speech recognition solutions. These include SpeechMagic, the healthcare Software Development Kit platform for building a hospital-wide electronic speech infrastructure, and Dragon Medical, the front-end real-time speech recognition solution. Healthcare professionals and Nuance’s partners will now be offered an even wider range of professional dictation microphones to choose from, providing the flexibility to work across multiple platforms. GBS solutions arecompatible with SpeechMagic 7.2 and later versions, as well as Dragon Medical 11 and later versions. GBS solutions can be ordered directly from Nuance.
Grundig Business Systems is one of the global leaders in professional dictation systems; Nuance is a leading provider of speech-based clinical information solutions. Nuance’s full range of solutions for healthcare providers encourages the optimal blend of human skills with speech-based technology. Whether they are integrated into third party applications – for radiology or other medical specialties – backend or front-end, the solutions are scalable, and can address the needs of the smallest practices, right up to the needs of the largest groups of trusts.
“This cooperation is an important step for us, as Nuance’s healthcare solutions support the speech-based collection of medical information, facilitate the timely composition of diagnostic findings and discharge letters more efficiently”, explains Grundig Business Systems Managing Director Roland Hollstein. “The Grundig slide switch and the function keys work seamlessly with Nuance Healthcare solutions.”
About Grundig Business Systems GmbH
With more than four million dictations systems sold and over 50 years of experience, Grundig Business Systems GmbH (GBS) is one of the leading manufacturers of professional dictation systems. It is the only company in the branch to develop and produce its cutting-edge products “Made in Germany”. GBS products are distinguished by technical innovation, quality, and outstanding design. Whether for doing mobile dictation on the go, with a microphone at the PC, or for making conference recordings, dictation solutions from GBS are being used every day, helping attorneys, physicians, companies, and many others to get their work done efficiently and cost-effectively. The independent company, formerly attached to the parent company Grundig, was named one of the top 100 most innovative medium-sized companies and awarded the “TOP JOB” award in recognition of outstanding personnel work. In addition to numerous awards for distinguished product design, GBS received the “IT Innovation Prize 2009” for the world’s first wireless dictation microphone for professional use, the Digta CordEx.
About Nuance Healthcare
Nuance Healthcare provides a comprehensive family of speech-driven clinical documentation and communication solutions that enable healthcare provider organisations to reduce operating costs, increase reimbursement, and enhance patient care and safety. The company’s solutions are used by more than 8,000 hospitals and 400,000 doctors worldwide.
Nuance SpeechMagic 7 now integrates seamlessly with Grundig Business Systems microphones and dictation devices
IT, New Media & Software
(openPR) - Users of Nuance speech recognition healthcare solutions can now enjoy the Grundig Business Systems dictation solutions flexibility and performance.
London, 20 December, 2011 – Grundig Business Systems (GBS) has today announced that its dictation products are now compatible with Nuance’s speech recognition solutions. These include SpeechMagic, the healthcare Software Development Kit platform for building a hospital-wide electronic speech infrastructure, and Dragon Medical, the front-end real-time speech recognition solution. Healthcare professionals and Nuance’s partners will now be offered an even wider range of professional dictation microphones to choose from, providing the flexibility to work across multiple platforms. GBS solutions arecompatible with SpeechMagic 7.2 and later versions, as well as Dragon Medical 11 and later versions. GBS solutions can be ordered directly from Nuance.
Grundig Business Systems is one of the global leaders in professional dictation systems; Nuance is a leading provider of speech-based clinical information solutions. Nuance’s full range of solutions for healthcare providers encourages the optimal blend of human skills with speech-based technology. Whether they are integrated into third party applications – for radiology or other medical specialties – backend or front-end, the solutions are scalable, and can address the needs of the smallest practices, right up to the needs of the largest groups of trusts.
“This cooperation is an important step for us, as Nuance’s healthcare solutions support the speech-based collection of medical information, facilitate the timely composition of diagnostic findings and discharge letters more efficiently”, explains Grundig Business Systems Managing Director Roland Hollstein. “The Grundig slide switch and the function keys work seamlessly with Nuance Healthcare solutions.”
About Grundig Business Systems GmbH
With more than four million dictations systems sold and over 50 years of experience, Grundig Business Systems GmbH (GBS) is one of the leading manufacturers of professional dictation systems. It is the only company in the branch to develop and produce its cutting-edge products “Made in Germany”. GBS products are distinguished by technical innovation, quality, and outstanding design. Whether for doing mobile dictation on the go, with a microphone at the PC, or for making conference recordings, dictation solutions from GBS are being used every day, helping attorneys, physicians, companies, and many others to get their work done efficiently and cost-effectively. The independent company, formerly attached to the parent company Grundig, was named one of the top 100 most innovative medium-sized companies and awarded the “TOP JOB” award in recognition of outstanding personnel work. In addition to numerous awards for distinguished product design, GBS received the “IT Innovation Prize 2009” for the world’s first wireless dictation microphone for professional use, the Digta CordEx.
About Nuance Healthcare
Nuance Healthcare provides a comprehensive family of speech-driven clinical documentation and communication solutions that enable healthcare provider organisations to reduce operating costs, increase reimbursement, and enhance patient care and safety. The company’s solutions are used by more than 8,000 hospitals and 400,000 doctors worldwide.
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