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Utter Command Speech interface software that works the way your brain does

Utter Command Speech interface software that works the way your brain does. Kimberly Patch kim@redstartsystems.com www.redstartsystems.com. Key Concepts Make commands that follow the way the brain works Make commands consistent across programs

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Utter Command Speech interface software that works the way your brain does

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  1. Utter Command Speech interface software that works the way your brain does Kimberly Patch kim@redstartsystems.com www.redstartsystems.com

  2. Key Concepts • Make commands that follow the way the brain • works • Make commands consistent across programs • Reduce the number of steps it takes to carry • out a given task

  3. Key Complaints • Don’t know what to say; can’t remember • commands • It’s tiring to use speech commands • Speech is slower than the keyboard and mouse • It doesn’t have to be this way

  4. Key Solutions • Don’t know what to say; can’t remember • commands • Solution: a structured grammar thatfollows the • way the brain works • It’s tiring to use speech commands • Solution: intuitive commands, fewer commands • Speech is slower than the keyboard and mouse • Solution: multiple keyboard and mouse steps • in a single speech command

  5. Utter Command Speech Interface • Underpinned by a structured grammar that • follows the way the brain uses language • Commands are global – they work the same • across all programs

  6. Utter Command uses the type of language people naturally use in command-and-control situations: Efficiently worded instruction

  7. in a fast food kitchen Two Fry

  8. in a football huddle Counter Trey Right

  9. directing an airplane Delta 265, Clear to Land, Runway 3-0

  10. Terse vocabulary • 256 command words, 97 of which are key names • 60 command words needed for basic competency

  11. UC Top 60 Command Words (plus numbers and labels)

  12. Key Grammar Rules • Eliminate synonymous wordings • Follow the way people naturally adjust language • in command-and-control situations • Follow the order of events

  13. Common UC Commands Speech On Line Copy 3 Before Window Close 3 Down

  14. Utter Command Structure • Organizes commands into standard patterns, • which makes them easy to remember • Uses a consistent order of events and addresses • objects directly, which decreases cognitive load • This organization and consistency encourages • habit, which further decreases cognitive load • It also enables command combinations, which • doubles productivity

  15. Common Combined UC Commands Speech On · Word Open Line Copy to Word 3 Before · 2 Befores · Cut Window Close · No 3 Down · Enter

  16. Utter Command Results: Speed

  17. More Results: Speed Across Tasks Across 36 practical tasks including making a PowerPoint presentation, making an Excel table, sending an email and accessing the Web, Utter Command averages 1 command to every 2.3 keyboard/mouse commands

  18. The Elements of Utter Command • System of commands – consistent, concise, enables multiple steps in a single command • Powerful applets • Rulers – single-step mouse control • UC List – go directly to any folder, file, website, keyword; fast e-mail, forms and commandline; reminders; advanced mouse control • UC Clipboard – 20 “replace-with” files, 20 “add-to” files that allow you to sort as you copy • Extensive learning materials

  19. Extensive learning materials • Common Commands and Visual cheat sheets • Full Reference – every command with brief explanation • Lessons – every command explained with examples and tours • Task Tours – self-guided tours - cross referenced • Every subsection of the manual is accessible on-screen using a single speech command • On-screen guides – commands, shortcuts, tours, custom guides for trainers and customers

  20. Utter Command Demos • Fast word processing: navigating words, • characters and documents • Fast menu access: any menu item in any • program in a single comment • Fast file, folder and website access: a single • command gets you anywhere (UC List) • Fast mouse control: a single command gets you • anywhere (Rulers) • Putting it all together and more

  21. Utter Command DemoWriting, editing, inserting a picture, making an Excel table, doing a word count, preparing email, controlling the sound system, manipulating text and windows, accessing the InternetUtter Command:86 speech commands in 5 minutes.Keyboard and mouse: 293 steps in more than 10 minutes.

  22. Utter Command Speech interface software that works the way your brain does Kimberly Patch kim@redstartsystems.com www.redstartsystems.com - videos www.redstartsystems.com/papers.html

  23. Easy to Use and Remember Utter Command taps natural control language: efficiently worded instruction that follows the order of events This is the type of language you would use in a fast food kitchen: Two Fry in a football huddle: Counter Trey Right in a plane: Delta 26, Clear to Land, Runway 3-0

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