| One of the amazing technologies nowadays is | | | | the computer. |
| voice recognition software. This software allows | | | | Newer voice recognition software, however, are |
| you to talk to a computer, dictate a text, and | | | | designed to recognize continuous speech, so you |
| command it to do things such as start and close a | | | | can speak in a more natural and fluent way as |
| program, save files and select menus in the | | | | you use the system. |
| computer. In operating computers with this | | | | As voice recognition technology improves, its use |
| software, you use speech or voice recognition as | | | | has increased as well. Now common users who |
| the "input device." | | | | may not necessarily be disabled are using them. |
| For those who are incapable of using their hands | | | | They are popular among physicians, lawyers and |
| to type or encode data into the computer, voice | | | | managers who prefer this technology to hiring a |
| recognition software is a great help. Instead of | | | | secretary. |
| typing, they just speak through a microphone so | | | | There is some voice recognition software that |
| that the computer can convert their voice into | | | | can be downloaded for free over the Internet, |
| text. | | | | and they can be used by almost anyone |
| As the computer recognizes your speech or your | | | | interested in using this technology. |
| dictations, it does not actually comprehend what | | | | Furthermore, voice recognition is also being used |
| you say. The computer only "digitizes" speech by | | | | to activate other communication devices like |
| matching it with coded waveforms. There are | | | | cellular phones. Through a voice command, you |
| thousands of these coded waveforms in the | | | | can place a call without the need to key in the |
| computer and each match a specific word. | | | | number you wish to call. |
| Clear and precise pronunciations of words are | | | | Although voice recognition technology has not yet |
| very critical in voice recognition as some | | | | reached one hundred percent accuracy, |
| software, especially older versions, have very | | | | advancements in the use of this technology |
| limited speech systems. You have to undergo an | | | | through the years are considered great |
| extensive training just to master the proper | | | | contributions in the field of computer science. |
| accent and pronunciation of words recognized by | | | | |