FAQ

6 Voice Recognition

What voice recognition software can be used?

A1:Using "Digital Voice Editor" and optional "Dragon NaturallySpeaking Ver.5.0 (or higher) Preferred or Professional Edition" together makes voice recognition possible. Any other voice recognition software cannot be used. *1*2

*1:When using Windows 2000 Professional, it is compatible with "Dragon NaturallySpeaking Ver.5.0".
When using Windows XP,it is compatible with "Dragon NaturallySpeaking Ver.6.0"
For farther information please go to the ScanSoft Web site.
*2:Dragon Naturally Speaking cannot recognize a message recorded in LP mode or SP/LP mode of ICD-P series.
Although you can convert an LP mode or SP/LP mode of ICD-P series message into an 11 kHz 16 bit monaural WAV file,the converted file is hardly recognized.
Moreover, if you record several persons' oral messages such as a conference or meeting session, voice recognition is not possible.
Is it possible to convert recorded voice at a meeting into text?

A2:No, it is not possible. Because "Dragon NaturallySpeaking" is for a specific user having trained, a voice data of many and unspecified persons such as a meeting or conference cannot be converted to text.
How accurate is the voice recognition?

A3:Although it varies and depends on the person, high accuracy of voice recognition can be found if you put voice training in practice before recording.
Is it possible to transcribe the voice file that converted to WAV file into text?

A4:Yes, it is possible. You can transcribe WAV (11/16/22/44.1 kHz, 8/16 bit, stereo/monaural) files converted from DVF&MSV file.
Note
Dragon Naturally Speaking cannot recognize a message recorded in LP mode or SP/LP mode of ICD-P series. Although you can convert an LP mode or SP/LP mode of ICD-P series message into an 11 kHz 16 bit monaural WAV file, the converted file is hardly recognized.
What are the PC requirements for using "Dragon NaturallySpeaking"?

A5:Your PC must satisfy the system requirements for "Dragon NaturallySpeaking". For more details, please see the ScanSoft Web site.
What is the training of Dragon NaturallySpeaking?

A6:Before starting the transcription, you must complete the training process to teach Dragon NaturallySpeaking to recognize the unique sound of your recorded speech. For the details, refer to the supplied "Guide for Voice Recognition".

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