Dictation Software?

[ghitos73]

Hey guys

I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a software out there that allows you to transfer your dictations to written text. Since the Sony Clie TH55 has a built in voice recorder (as well as other models and brands), I figure someone must have developed a program similar to "Dragon Naturally Speaking" speech recognition software.

Please help ... I am trying to help someone in the medical profession who could use this valuable piece of software/enhancement.

Thanks

[sdkat2]

Try here Dictaphone (http://www.dictaphone.com/) . I doubt you would find this available for palm if that is what you're looking for. It's being used more often now in hospitals but is quite complicated in its implementation.

[cayos]

does it make sense to post this thread three times? :confused:

[sdkat2]

At least I didn't answer all three posts. :p

[ghitos73]

I apologize for posting this thread three times ... I needed help badly and was not sure if posting in one location would get a response. In the past, people have told me to post in several places to get maximum exposure. I won't do it again ... I promise. Sorry about that ... :(

Anyhow, thanks for the response ... I will look into the Dictaphone ... I appreciate it. :)

Do you know if Dragon Naturally Speaking can use the same voice memo generated by the Clie to convert it to text? I guess I should send their technical support an email and find out ... :confused:

[SamuraiCatJB]

send an email asking if Dragon NS (any version, and if so, which version, there are several) can take a .WAV file and translate it to text. You don't need to specify palm or any other info.

The TH55 can generate a WAV file that can be read on the PC. They may specify a minimum hz rating of the file, then you can check to see if the Palm supports that same rating with the voice file.

[omo]

This is from viennajack


Using Dragon NaturallySpeaking to transcribe Clie Voice Recorder audio

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I've been experimenting with the Clie NX70V voice recorder and Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5.0, using Dragon NaturallySpeaking to transcribe the recorded voice audio from the Clie. Dragon NaturallySpeaking supports transcription of recorded .WAV files from mobile recorder devices. It is directly compatible with Dragon's NaturallyMobile recorder, and the Sony Memory Stick IC Recorder ICD-MS1. It is not directly compatible with audio files recorded with the Clie.

However, with a simple conversion it is possible to transcribe Clie .WAV files directly into text, with reasonable accuracy.

First, it is necessary to train Dragon NaturallySpeaking to how your voice sounds when played from the Clie .WAV file. This involves reading approximately 20 minutes of sample text provided by Dragon NaturallySpeaking into the Clie recorder, converting the Clie .WAV file to the format that Dragon NaturallySpeaking uses, and telling Dragon NaturallySpeaking to "train" to your recorded voice using this 20 minutes of recorded audio. Once Dragon NaturallySpeaking is trained to your voice, it will be able to transcribe your recorded memos from the Clie. Accuracy can be improved by recording additional training texts on the Clie and allowing Dragon NaturallySpeaking to train on these additional texts. Dragon NaturallySpeaking provides several training texts that can be used for training to your recorded voice.

The key to making this work is the file conversion process. Clie WAV files are recorded using a 4 bit, 22 kHz, mono ADPCM format. Dragon NaturallySpeaking expects transcription .WAV files in 16-bit, 11.025 kHz, mono PCM format.

Windows includes a utility called Sound Recorder. It can be found under the Start Menu, under Programs > Accessories > Entertainment. To convert a WAV file, copy it from the Memory Stick (or Clie internal memory) to the PC, then open it with Sound Recorder. Go to the File menu, select Save As, and under Attributes, choose "11.025 kHz, 16-bit, mono, 21 kb/sec". Save the file using this format and it will be compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

I haven't used this to dictate actual letters or documents yet, but I have tested it by reading from catalogs and books. Accuracy is not bad! Let me know if you figure out a useful application for this.

Have fun!