Adaptive Technology Voice Recognition Software Dragon Naturally Speaking

Adaptive Technology: Voice Recognition Software Dragon Naturally Speaking 10

Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Enables people with of all types to create documents, enter data, fill-in forms, compose and send e-mails, browse the Web, and control the desktop. Disabilities • – – RSI makes typing difficult Dyslexia makes spelling difficult Dyspraxia makes handwriting and using the keyboard difficult so speech recognition is widely used as an Adaptive Technology You have patience to put up with some initial frustration You do a lot of writing as with any software you need to spend some time learning to use it effectively. If you do not use it often you will need to relearn it each time. Good for students, careers that need lots of writing or speaking dealing with computers. Ways to Success • You can speak fluently • You use a wide vocabulary • You can find the words you need easily • You understand word processing & punctuation. Limitations • People who cannot speak fluent, clear English • A non- motivated individual • •

Success Stats (Business Perspective) • A leading insurance firm saves 1. 2 million per year with Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 software • Police Officers can dictate information 68% faster than by typing by hand (Computers inside patrol car) • A court reporter uses software to manage and transfer court proceedings and files to other formats, saving an average of 8 -10 thousand yearly

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