Jean.Eichstedt@f602.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Jean Eichstedt) (01/05/90)
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I have an idea for a voice recognition system/software utilizine
Macintosh. I would like to know what people need and want as far as such
a program goes. I believe I can get the computer to recognize and respond
to just about anyone. Given that, what would you like the computer to do?
I can think of a lot of possibilities, but I want to hear from the
disabled community so that I can address real needs.
I don't know how long it will take to develop this, or even if I will
succeed, but I am going to try!
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Internet: Jean.Eichstedt@f602.n103.z1.fidonet.orgCurtis.Oglesby@p13.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Curtis Oglesby) (01/05/90)
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JE> I have an idea for a voice recognition system/software utilizine
JE> Macintosh. I would like to know what people need and want as far as
JE> such a program goes. I believe I can get the computer to recognize
JE> and respond to just about anyone. Given that, what would you like
JE> the computer to do? I can think of a lot of possibilities, but I
JE> want to hear from the disabled community
JE> so that I can address real needs.
JE> I don't know how long it will take to develop this, or even if I
JE> will succeed, but I am going to try!
Jean,
I know of two uses for a voice recognition system that are badly
needed. One would be to parallel the input of the keyboard. This
would allow one to say the keystrokes into the computer. It would
require a very small word list which would speed up recognition.
Of course, you'd need the <SHIFT>, <ALT>, and <CTRL> keys to be
sticky for multiple keystroke functions. This may be a slow way to
input to the computer, but for some, it may be the only way to
access an otherwise standard computer setup.
The other would be as the input for an environmental control
system. This system would allow one to turn lights on/off, answer
the phone, operate entertainment equipment (tv, radio, vcr, etc)
via infrared, control ac/heat, operate drapes/shades, etc, etc. In
other words, a system to do everything you would do if you could
jump out of bed/chair and do it.
I'm happy that you want to tackle such a project. Too bad you've
targetted the Mac as the computer system. It's so expensive that
you'll immediately eliminate some of the prospective users.
Insurance companies probably won't cover this system, so it'll have
to be paid by the user. As you know, the disabled aren't the most
affluent group (though a large group) in these United States or
anywhere else.
I'd like to see a system that is software-based (as much as
possible to allow easy upgrades) using a hardware card with its own
high-speed processor and memory that could be plugged into any
pc-based system. What a dreamer!
Good luck,
Curt
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Internet: Curtis.Oglesby@p13.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.orgWayne.Roorda@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Roorda) (10/09/90)
Index Number: 10961
In this past week's(October 1, 1990) PC WEEK newspaper on page 5 there
is an article titled "Soliloquy Provides the Latest Word on Voice
Recognition" by Frederic E. Davis.
The table which I am copying describes the differences between current
technology vs. Soliloquy's technology.
Current Speech-Recognition Soliloquy's New Speech
Technology Recognition Technology
------------------------------- ----------------------------
Is based on how people listen Is based on how people talk
Uses a recognition algorithm Uses a recognition algorithm
based on spectral pattern based on mouth movement
matching
Recognizes a rigid grammar that Recognizes the grammar of
predetermines sentence structure natural speech and
transpositions
Requires large amounts of RAM Requires limited RAM
The software was developed by Emerson & Stern Associates, Inc. and
was announced at the American Voice Input/Output Society forum in
Bethesda, Maryland. Soliloquy was written in "C" and is reported
to be generic enough to port to DOS, Unix and OS/2 systems.
If Soliloquy is all that it claims to be should be a real assist
for all of us. Comments anyone?
Wayne
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Internet: Wayne.Roorda@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.orgEric.Bohlman@p1.f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Bohlman) (10/17/90)
Index Number: 11130
How much DOS memory does Dragon Dictate take up on your system? A friend of
mine uses it and has only about 390K left for applications (this became a
problem when he wanted to run the tutorial that comes with Word Perfect). Is
that the norm, or can he change his configuration to move more stuff into
extended memory (I don't think he's running any other TSRs).
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