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Voice Recognition Software, Improve Your Recognition

Posted on September 28, 2004January 31, 2019

I’ve been using voice recognition software for about two years now. First IBM ViaVoice, then Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Now, I wouldn’t say my recognition is perfect (especially when writing fiction), but it has improved to the point where I can get a page’s worth of text down faster with Dragon than by typing (and I type 80 wpm). For me, there were a couple of things in particular that made noticeable leaps in recognition accuracy.

Better Microphone — A few months back, I purchased a USB Plantronics Headset, and it was quite an improvement over the crummy little microphone that came with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

Enunciate Carefully — In everyday conversation, we have a tendency to slur words together or mumble. While people may be able to figure out what you’re saying, chances are your computer won’t.

Use Complete Phrases or Sentences — This is sometimes hard for me, especially when I’m composing at the computer, but, much like the human ear, voice recognition software works better when it has a string of words to work with.

Quiet in the Room — Recognition improves noticeably when outside noise is eliminated. Televisions, family members, stereos, even if they’re not directly in your room, can present difficulties. I find that with my new headset I can “cheat” by playing MP3s through the ear phones.

Here are some good links with more tips for improving voice recognition:

Voice recognition software: Advice for the voice
Tips for Using Voice Recognition Software

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