Speech Recognition Consultation
Receive the Right Solution
In order to ensure that you receive a series of products and services matching your speech recognition needs, Speakeasy Solutions discusses the following options:
- Dragon variant (Dragon® Professional Individual, Dragon® Professional Group, and Dragon® Medical One),
- Microphone or input options (digital voice recorder, headset, handheld, wired, and wireless),
- Compatibility with existing solutions (hardware, software and possible upgrade options to meet Dragon’s minimum specifications),
- Desired workflow (how you wish to use the technology, multi-PC use, inclusion of an assistant or proofreader etc.), and
- Logistics of implementation.
Explore Your Options
Speech recognition is not a cookie-cutter or one-size-fits-all solution.
Make sense of the various technologies and workflow options available with the guidance and experience of Speakeasy Solutions.
Arrive at the Right Solution
Your requirements may be simple, or they may be complex, or they may be somewhere in between.
Speakeasy Solutions’ extensive experience within both the medical and legal communities provides you with the best solution for your budget and needs.
This discussion takes place via telephone. The consults take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, after which Speakeasy Solutions provides one or more estimates based on the discussion.
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Contact us via telephone, email, or even arrange an appointment through our online scheduler.
Additional Consultations Available
Detailed Speech Recognition Needs Analysis
Speakeasy Solutions assesses a user’s requirements for the most effective speech recognition solution within a specific occupation situation. This particular detailed needs analysis is beneficial for a return to work scenario with accommodation in the workplace and involves an insurance company, employer and employee, as required.
Speakeasy Solutions determines whether or not an existing computer system is adequate, and if not, advises on an acceptable hardware package. We work with an employer’s IT/IS staff in this respect. Similarly, if an existing speech recognition solution is in place, we offer suggestions for improvements.
After an interview process with the parties involved regarding job duties and requirements, Speakeasy Solutions determines the extent of customization and training necessary (although further analysis of some software programs may be required).
Speech-Enabling Analysis
Dragon has varying degrees of compatibility with both mainstream and obscure programs. In some instances, particularly when a hands-free computing experience is required, a Dragon implementation is enhanced by customization. Speakeasy Solutions assesses an existing software application for speech-enabling, thereby providing a user with a higher level of accessibility as well as usability.
Speakeasy Solutions meets with appropriate personnel and temporarily installs Dragon® Professional or Dragon® Medical Practice Edition on a PC station for testing and assessment purposes. Someone conversant with the testing software should be in attendance or at least available during this procedure.
Software is tested for three main factors:
- proficiency of dictation,
- proficiency of natural navigation, and
- usability of resident Dragon commands & potential for custom voice command creation.
A written report is also be submitted, if desired.