In almost all jobs today, we need computers to finish our tasks faster. But to whom much is given much is required. There will come a time that we will not be able to handle all the demands that our job gives us. Even if we have a computer, it would still not be enough.
Dragon Naturally Speaking, a type of voice recognition software might just be the answer to this problem. This software was developed by Nuance Communications especially for Windows personal computers.
It recognizes the user’s voice and transcribes the spoken words into an infotip as they are being dictated. It has three main functions. First, it allows dictated words to be transcribed into text. Second function, the transcribed speech of the user can be converted to an audio stream. Third, it follows command that it recognizes like a program.
In the newer version of Dragon Naturally Speaking, it can assist you in browsing the web. You can use its function on chatboxes, instant messages, status boxes or comment boxes. It also allows you to create new commands other than those that are built-in the software already. It can make you perform tasks like saving documents, and moving them from location to another. Voice profiles are also accessible in different networked computers. Basically, you can do almost everything in your computer handsfree, which means you can save much time rather than typing your thoughts.
The program is accurate when it comes to putting your words into texts although it could not recognize some slang words like for example, when you say “uh” as a filler in your words like when your thinking of what to say, it does not transcribe “uh” but instead it writes down the word
“her”.
This is a very good application if you are an expert who spends much of your time in encoding documents, writing and sending emails, and the like. Those who are working in an office and those who are working at home can take advantage of this voice recognition software. It functions almost the same as that of Tony Stark in the movie “Iron Man” where he talks to his computer to do things for him. It may not be that sophisticated as what Tony Stark has but it Nuance Communications is getting there.