Voice to Text

[jaygreg]

Is there such a thing as an audio device that plugs into a computer
and turns the voice into text? I used to have an old Sony mini
recorder for notes and I noticed that my Windows XP Professional has
voice response (which I’ve never looked into) so that started me
wondering. I’m looking for something practical. I need to buy an input
device but don’t want to put a lot into software to convert voice to
text. I’m hopeful Windows XP already has the capability… or whatever I
need to purchase is inexpensive. I don’t anticipate high volume usage.

[Eeyore]

jaygreg wrote:

> Is there such a thing as an audio device that plugs into a computer
> and turns the voice into text?

Yes IBM Via Voice. I bought a copy because it was discounted years back.

The results were hilarious for the most part.

Graham

[GregS[_3_]]

In article >, Eeyore > wrote:
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>jaygreg wrote:
>
>> Is there such a thing as an audio device that plugs into a computer
>> and turns the voice into text?
>
>Yes IBM Via Voice. I bought a copy because it was discounted years back.
>
>The results were hilarious for the most part.
>
>Graham
>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y_Jp6PxsSQ

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Hi,

Dragon is good software. Just remember, anything you use - you have to
train. The harder you work the better the results. What are you using
it for? There may be other options but you need to be more descriptive.

[Eeyore]

GregS wrote:

> Eeyore > wrote:
> >jaygreg wrote:
> >
> >> Is there such a thing as an audio device that plugs into a computer
> >> and turns the voice into text?
> >
> >Yes IBM Via Voice. I bought a copy because it was discounted years back.
> >
> >The results were hilarious for the most part.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y_Jp6PxsSQ

I think that's even WORSE than Via Voice.

There's a company I know that often had recorded messages on their phone system. Feeding them into Via
Voice nearly had me into convulsions of laughter.

Graham

[Trevor Wilson[_2_]]

"Eeyore" > wrote in message
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> jaygreg wrote:
>
>> Is there such a thing as an audio device that plugs into a computer
>> and turns the voice into text?
>
> Yes IBM Via Voice. I bought a copy because it was discounted years back.
>
> The results were hilarious for the most part.

**Newer systems are VERY impressive. Even Via Voice was pretty good, after
appropriate training. One problem I found was when I was using it in the
same room as my pet Budgies. THEN I found the results to be hilarious. A
good directional mic is mandatory.


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Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au