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With voice recognition software (also called speech recognition software), you speak to your computer through a microphone. The computer “types” for you — you won’t touch the keyboard. If you want, you can also control the computer without any use of the mouse. You can use your voice alone or in conjunction with the keyboard and mouse. It’s very flexible.
Dragon Naturally Speaking and Windows Speech Recognition
These are some popular voice recognition programs. Click here to learn more about Dragon NaturallySpeaking (a.k.a. Dragon Naturally Speaking) and Windows Speech Recognition for Windows Vista.
How good is voice recognition software?
People who tried voice recognition software in past years were frankly disappointed. The technology has advanced. Voice recognition is now fabulously accurate and flexible.
Who uses voice recognition software, and why?
Here are some of the many different types of voice recognition users:
Productivity Users
People with heavy workloads use voice recognition software to get more done in less time. You can speak much faster than you can type, even if you’re an excellent typist. Plus, voice recognition software speeds up and automates certain tasks. Click here for more information on how to get started on voice recognition and training.
Medical Dictation and Medical Transcription Services
Physicians use voice recognition software to document in the medical record, produce consulting reports, and integrate with EMRs. Click here if you are a physician interested in medical dictation or medical transcription services.
Recuperating from Injuries, Conditions, and Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs)
Voice recognition software can help you recuperate. Click here to learn more about the use of voice recognition by persons who have an injury, condition, or repetitive stress injury (RSI).
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities rely on voice recognition software. Voice recognition can turn around a life, enabling a person to work, study, pursue new interests, and reach out to friends, loved ones, and the wider world. You may have a disability yourself, or you may be looking for ideas and assistance for a friend or loved one with a spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or other medical condition. Click here to learn more about the use of voice recognition by persons who have a disability such as a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis.
Persons with Learning Disabilities
The flow of dictation is easier than typing, and the software spells for you. Click here to learn more about the use of voice recognition by persons who have a learning disability.
Using Language, Writing, and Speech
You may be attracted to voice recognition software because of an interest in language, writing, or speech. Some people find it easier and more fun for them to work when the software is closely aligned with their way of thinking. Click here for more information on how to get started on voice recognition and training.
