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Introduction to Speech Recognition Software

Introduction to Speech Recognition Software. Scott A. Dougherty, M.Ed. Cricket Rizzo, MS, OTR/L, ATP 2009 AT-OT-PT Summer Institute Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:30 – 4:30 pm. About the Presentation. Links are programmed into the globes at the lower right corner of the slide

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Introduction to Speech Recognition Software

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  1. Introduction to Speech Recognition Software Scott A. Dougherty, M.Ed. Cricket Rizzo, MS, OTR/L, ATP 2009 AT-OT-PT Summer Institute Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:30 – 4:30 pm

  2. About the Presentation • Links are programmed into the globes at the lower right corner of the slide • Links are noted in the slide’s notes • The presentation is available electronically for download • Information on pricing and features was current as of May 2009 (i.e., use at your own peril)

  3. About the Presenters • Cricket Rizzo, MS, OTR/L, ATP • Scott A. Dougherty, M.Ed. • Questions are welcome at any time • We like to pick on the people in the back row • We plan to enjoy these three hours – we hope you do, too

  4. Session Description • Explore the use of speech recognition software for writing • Explore the use of speech recognition software for computer access • Discuss common software and hardware • Demonstrate microphone initialization, dictation, and computer control • Share typical scenarios and obstacles

  5. AT SERVICES “Any services that directly assist in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.” AT DEVICE “Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” (PL 100-407, Section 3, 1988) Definitions

  6. Assistive Technology in Legislation • IDEIA 2004 (34 CFR Parts 300 and 301 ) • Early Intervention Act (PL-99-336) • Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 or “The Tech Act” (PL-100-407) • Americans with Disabilities Act (PL-101-336) • Entitlement Legislation: • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL-93-112, as amended) • Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 • Section 508 compliance

  7. Why explore speech recognition in schools? • My student has difficulty accessing the computer. • My student has difficulty using a pencil and/or keyboard. • My student has anxiety about writing with a pencil and/or keyboard. • I use it in my law/medical practice. It works beautifully and I believe my Kindergartener needs it, too.

  8. How does it work? • Speech converted from analog to digital • Signal broken into phonemes • Phoneme pattern compared to dictionary • Matching term is displayed (text) or used (command) HowStuffWorks, Inc.

  9. Microsoft Speech Recognition • Included as part of Microsoft Windows XP and Vista • Start > Control Panel > Speech • Utilizes the Dragon NS engine

  10. Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional, Medical, & Legal • Accurate recognition • Create and edit documents • Email, IM, and web by voice • Voice shortcuts • Audio recorder support • Network compatible for multiple users • Robust commands • Third-party correction (L&M) • Supportable on Electronic Medical Records systems (M)

  11. Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred • Accurate recognition • Create and edit documents • Email, IM, and web by voice • Voice shortcuts • Audio recorder support

  12. Dragon NaturallySpeaking Standard • Accurate recognition • Create and edit documents • Email, IM, and web by voice

  13. IBM ViaVoice • Editions • Mac OS X • Pro USB • Advanced • Standard • Personal • May be a good option for “legacy” computers

  14. Continuous recognition Discrete recognition Requires installation of WordQ version 2 Simultaneous use of keyboard is encouraged SpeakQ

  15. MacSpeech Dictate • Replaced iListen software • Support for audio recorders is pending • Dictation and command capability • Read and edit documents that were not initially created with MacSpeech Dictate

  16. Hardware Considerations • Analog microphone • Digital microphone • Desktop array • Analog voice recorder • Digital voice recorder • Jouse • Head pointer • Tracker Pro • HeadMouse

  17. Hardware – Analog Microphone • 3.5 mm (1/8”) connection • One connection for headphone, second connection for microphone • Connects to sound card directly or via noise-cancelling adapter • Boom maintains distance from mouth

  18. Hardware – Digital Microphone • Male USB connection • One connection for headphone and microphone • Connects via USB port • Boom maintains distance from mouth

  19. Hardware – Desktop Array • May be placed on monitor, desk, or shelf • Ideal for use at a dedicated station • Eliminates issues with head microphones • Adjustable spectrum of reception

  20. Tape-based Incapable of allowing revision of recordings Generally not compatible with speech recognition software – verify before you buy Hardware – Analog Voice Recorder

  21. Hardware – Digital Voice Recorder • Chip-based • Allows for inserts and deletions • Compatibility with speech recognition varies

  22. Hardware - Jouse • Alternative means of input • Useful for mouse control and keyboarding • Another hands-free interface for the computer

  23. Hardware – Head Pointer • Hands-free option • Keyboard access is necessary or desired for use with some speech recognition software

  24. Hardware – Head Pointer • Tracker Pro and HeadMouse • uses reflective dot on forehead to reflect input (head movement) back to camera mounted on computer; camera translates head movement into mouse movement • need another means to perform clicks, double clicks, right clicks, and drag • Software i.e. Magic Cursor, Dragger 32 • Can dwell or click with a switch

  25. HeadMouse Extreme Tracker Pro Hardware – Head Pointer

  26. Dictation…What’s the process? • Initialization • Audio detection • Speech recognition • Voice profile creation • Dictation • Continuous • Discrete • Editing Brian Basset and Microsoft Corporation

  27. Initialization • Provides guidance on microphone placement • Tests the microphone connection • Analyzes ambient noise levels

  28. Voice Profile Creation • Provides sample text for dictation • Builds a profile that matches speech sounds to expected letter patterns • May be skipped in some software • Available for subsequent accuracy trainings

  29. Dictation • Continuous dictation • Speak and phrases, sentences, or words • Discreet dictation • Input text with microphone • Select dictation with keyboard • Punctuation may be inserted manually or automatically

  30. Editing • Scratch That • Select/Correct/Delete That • Train that • Bold/Italicize/Underline that • Click [menu item] • Move [direction] [number] [character/word] • Move mouse [direction]

  31. Training for Computer Access • Complete tutorials provided with software • Dictate from book or magazine for practice including punctuations i.e. , . ? “ and formatting • Dictate from “off the top of your head” • Usually takes more time when dictating from thoughts rather than hard copy • Watch for pauses, umms, uhhs, mumbling • Dictation • Formatting • Use in Applications i.e. Word, E-mail, Web Access • Timeframe varies with cognitive abilities and computer expertise; typical user – 20 hours to cover basics

  32. Talking Points • Initializing struggling readers • Use as a note taking tool • Editing errors – keyboard or the mouse? • Multiple profiles for a single user • Computer access strategies • Dragon Naturally Speaking on a Mac? • Use at school and home

  33. More Talking Points • “I want all of the teachers to dictate their lectures” • Dictating “under the weather” • Matching microphones to users and environments • Test-taking

  34. Scott A. Dougherty IDEA Training and Consultation Coordinator, AT Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3 475 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120-1144 scott.dougherty@aiu3.net 412-394-1375 Cricket Rizzo MS, OTR/L, ATP Occupational Therapist Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7 102 Equity Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 lrizzo@wiu.k12.pa.us (724) 836-2460 , ext. 2193 Contact information These presentation materials can be downloaded at http://www.aiu3.net/Level3.aspx?id=3822

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