How To Choose Voice Recognition Software?
Voice recognition software allows the user to use their voice as an input device so they can dictate text directly into the computer as well as give the computer commands such as open, save or close. Current software has come a long way from the first voice recognition software that was available. The older software used discrete speech which meant distinct pauses had to occur between words. Current software uses continuous speech voice recognition and is capable of recognizing speech up to 160 wpm. It uses what is called a neutral net to learn to recognize voices. Accuracy has improved a great deal in the past few years. When shopping for voice recognition software be sure to have the answers to these questions: 1. What operating system is the software compatible with? 2. What amount of memory is required? 3. What speed of processor is required? 4. What type of learning curve does the software have? 5. Will it work with existing word processing software? 6. Does it come with a microph
