VOICE RECOGNITION SOFTWARE - A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

[MBAnderson]

Of course, being able to communicate and maintain relationships is vitally important. I was becoming frustrated because my communication with family and friends, and input on the Parkinson’s forums was becoming minimal.

I haven't been able type for a long time and lately I have a hard time controlling the mouse, so I'm learning how to use voice recognition software. This is coming to you without my touching the computer. I'm practicing on you.

I asked the V A for voice recognition software and instead of mailing me the basic DVD, they sent a guy out to my house with the premium version and a high quality microphone. He installed it on the computer and spent two hours training me. I get two more two hour training sessions. I love the VA.

Initially, it will probably mistake the word "two" for the word "to." It also cannot tell the difference between hours and hours. See? The guy who did the training said, however, that it learns as it goes and it will eventually figure out how to make those distinctions. Also, a lot of its competence will be determined by how well I talk, but even that will be tricky because my ability to enunciate is not all that good anymore.

The guy said it can do exactly everything you can do with the keyboard and mouse.

Dragon - its $80 and a lot easier than typing with one fluttering finger.

[Hikoi]

This is wonderful. And no mistakes! Enjoy.

[JMDean]

I've been using Dragon since version two. Couple quick things that you've highlighted that are very important. The default Mic that comes with the software is often not sufficient and it's much better if you can add something after market. Having a faster computer is also very beneficial. A faster processor is great but if nothing else, increase the RAM as much as you can afford. Finally, some of those small word errors as they're called can be improved if you add the punctuation. For example, dragon will never put the word to in place of too if you add the period at the end of the sentence simply due to the basic rules of English. If you can get into the habit of dictating in phrases with punctuation, it'll make things a lot easier. Good luck (yes you can dictate emoticons too).

[ecurb in reply to JMDean]

Well what a coincidence, earlier today I phoned the Apple agent here and tried to explain that I would like to install voice recognition on my Mac book pro. I was not certain that the software existed... but he seemed to know less about it than I do. Now that I know that VR software exists at least for PC's, I'll Google for it and see what I come up with. Might find something with Amazon... or does someone know a better way ?

[MBAnderson in reply to ecurb]

I think Dragon makes a version for Mac

[MBAnderson in reply to JMDean]

jdjunk, Wow. Never occurred to me, but makes sense. Thanks.

[JMDean]

There are a couple of people out there who are experts in speech recognition with online companies that could probably help you out. Although I have no connection to them, I don't want to risk violating the terms of this forum, I would say just do a search for speech recognition consultant. They will be able to provide you with some guidance about what your best options are on a Mac

[mblongdon]

Thanks so much for sharing! I have been giving voice recognition some thought. I can still type but it's slow and I do back off of communicating sometimes because it seems like so much work.

[MBAnderson in reply to mblongdon]

it's a lot easier than I thought it would be. I should've done this even when I was typing. It's fun. You won't be sorry.

[DavidGomes in reply to MBAnderson]

CX

[Beckey]

I got it, but haven't started using it. You've spurred me to get on that pony and ride!

[BLinNJ]

I seriously need this program AND the personal tech trainer for set up, explanation, and moral support.

[Yngerberg]

Wow, I think this is a really great idea that will help people. In fact, software now plays a huge role in various areas of society.

[JacobRavel]

That's for sure, I agree with you. Now there is a large number of different programs, applications that make our life easier. It doesn't matter if we are talking about software for sick people or software that I can get from specialists fortegrp.com/b2c-b2b-commerce/ that will help grow my business.

[ion_ion]

Marc, you still have difficulties typing after the two FUS surgeries? I taught FUS eliminate the tremor in high percentage.

[MBAnderson in reply to ion_ion]

It did eliminate my tremors, which allows me to type somewhat, but I've gotten away from typing now so am not good at it.

[WinnieThePoo]

Marc

I thought you were a long term user. Good to hear it's working for you.

Voice recognition is built in to Windows 10 and available free on all modern pc's. What is it about Dragon that merits $80?

(I really must invest some time on this.)

Richard

[kevowpd in reply to WinnieThePoo]

4 year old thread..

[WinnieThePoo in reply to kevowpd]

Ahh. You can tell this car shopping malarkey has me distracted.And there has been nothing of interest happening in the asylum 🤣

[MBAnderson in reply to WinnieThePoo]

The VA paid for mine, plus a nice goose neck mic, plus set up and training.

I think Dragon is $150 now.

I don't know how good or bad Microsoft's program is.

[taurussy]

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