Will computers ever become voice activated?? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brad Russ · 06-13-2009, 05:31 PM

Do you think they will ever develop this sort of technology?? I think it would be so much easier to write emails, pm's, etc if you were able to do it with your voice, and have the computer type out what you say. I really don't see that as being unrealistic at all, and I figure they've got to be getting close to where that kind of technology would be available. What do you guys think? You see this happening anytime soon?

Janice · 06-13-2009, 05:35 PM

I could be wrong, and I probably am, but I seem to recall seeing software available for that. Someone told me it sucked though, so who knows.

Waterston_Fan · 06-13-2009, 05:35 PM

No. There is already a program to talk to the computer as it writes what you say.

I remember a while back I was doing some homework in a class and there was a lady using that kind of program and it was kinda annoying because I couldn't concentrate.

Brad Russ · 06-13-2009, 05:40 PM

If anyone knows the name of any voice activated program, please let me know, as this would help me so much, especially with my ADD. It's embarrassing always having tons of emails and pm's to get back to, but being able to do it with your voice would make it so much easier. So if anyone has any information, please let me know. Thanks!!

Janice · 06-13-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

No. There is already a program to talk to the computer as it writes what you say.

That's what Brad asked.

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

able to do it with your voice, and have the computer type out what you say

ZeldaGilroy · 06-13-2009, 06:11 PM

My old computer came with a program for that. I think it was called Dragon Naturally Speak or something like that. It was a red disk with a silver dragon on it. I never installed it because I didn't purchase the microphone system (it was my first computer so I was naive about what to purchase.) You could probably look up reviews for it online and see what others say about it.

Brad Russ · 06-13-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FactsFan

My old computer came with a program for that. I think it was called Dragon Naturally Speak or something like that. It was a red disk with a silver dragon on it. I never installed it because I didn't purchase the microphone system (it was my first computer so I was naive about what to purchase.) You could probably look up reviews for it online and see what others say about it.

Thanks for the info FactsFan, it is very much appreciated. I will definitely look it up and see what it's all about.

robyrob · 06-13-2009, 07:19 PM

to a limited extent speech recognition is built in to XP (may need to have Office installed for full speech-to-text) and Vista, its pretty clunky and how well it works really depends on how good your hardware is, but it is there.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306901
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306902
http://labnol.blogspot.com/2006/10/s...h-to-text.html

i have used it in the past when i have had problems with my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - very useful for transcribing long blocks of text, but you have to go slow and will have to go back and correct it. When not in pain I can type faster than dictate, but that may not be true for you.

I haven't used Dragon, but it is dedicated to speech functions and it has been around forever so it may be worth checking out if you can afford it.

browneyes106 · 06-13-2009, 10:45 PM

My friend uses the built in system on his computer that has Vista. He only uses when he is really tired. I have another friend whose uncle is a quadriplegic and he uses Dragon because it's bit more reliable.

catlover79 · 06-13-2009, 11:06 PM

I wouldn't be surprised.

icecream · 06-14-2009, 12:52 PM

I hope not! I would much rather type than have to say something each time.

MickeyMac · 06-14-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

I hope not! I would much rather type than have to say something each time.

I so totally agree with you.

We have given computers too much power and too much responsibility and things that humans should be doing.

Brad Russ · 06-14-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I so totally agree with you.

We have given computers too much power and too much responsibility and things that humans should be doing.

I think voice activated computers could be good for alot of people, particularly people who experience chronic pain, and people who have disorders such as ADD. For chronic pain sufferers especially I think this kind of technology would be very beneficial. I know a few chronic pain sufferers who have trouble writing emails, because sitting for long periods of time makes their pain worse. I think it would be cool if they could just lay down when they're having a rough day, and be able to get back to their friends by just speaking. I can understand certain people not liking this sort of technology, but I can see it being very useful for a large group of people.

lilhave · 06-19-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

If anyone knows the name of any voice activated program, please let me know, as this would help me so much, especially with my ADD. It's embarrassing always having tons of emails and pm's to get back to, but being able to do it with your voice would make it so much easier. So if anyone has any information, please let me know. Thanks!!

The program is Dragon Dictate. I have the latest version, that being version 10. If you email me at lilhave at aol dot com, with where to send I will mail it to you, with the crack file.

Harvey

Brad Russ · 06-20-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lilhave

The program is Dragon Dictate. I have the latest version, that being version 10. If you email me at lilhave at aol dot com, with where to send I will mail it to you, with the crack file.

Harvey

Thanks Harvey, I will definitely do that. It's very much appreciated!!

06-13-2009, 05:31 PM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Will computers ever become voice activated?? Do you think they will ever develop this sort of technology?? I think it would be so much easier to write emails, pm's, etc if you were able to do it with your voice, and have the computer type out what you say. I really don't see that as being unrealistic at all, and I figure they've got to be getting close to where that kind of technology would be available. What do you guys think? You see this happening anytime soon?
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06-13-2009, 07:19 PM	#8
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,203	to a limited extent speech recognition is built in to XP (may need to have Office installed for full speech-to-text) and Vista, its pretty clunky and how well it works really depends on how good your hardware is, but it is there. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306901 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306902 http://labnol.blogspot.com/2006/10/s...h-to-text.html i have used it in the past when i have had problems with my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - very useful for transcribing long blocks of text, but you have to go slow and will have to go back and correct it. When not in pain I can type faster than dictate, but that may not be true for you. I haven't used Dragon, but it is dedicated to speech functions and it has been around forever so it may be worth checking out if you can afford it.
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06-13-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I could be wrong, and I probably am, but I seem to recall seeing software available for that. Someone told me it sucked though, so who knows.

06-13-2009, 05:35 PM	#3
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	No. There is already a program to talk to the computer as it writes what you say. I remember a while back I was doing some homework in a class and there was a lady using that kind of program and it was kinda annoying because I couldn't concentrate.

06-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	If anyone knows the name of any voice activated program, please let me know, as this would help me so much, especially with my ADD. It's embarrassing always having tons of emails and pm's to get back to, but being able to do it with your voice would make it so much easier. So if anyone has any information, please let me know. Thanks!!

06-13-2009, 06:11 PM	#6
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	My old computer came with a program for that. I think it was called Dragon Naturally Speak or something like that. It was a red disk with a silver dragon on it. I never installed it because I didn't purchase the microphone system (it was my first computer so I was naive about what to purchase.) You could probably look up reviews for it online and see what others say about it.

06-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	My friend uses the built in system on his computer that has Vista. He only uses when he is really tired. I have another friend whose uncle is a quadriplegic and he uses Dragon because it's bit more reliable.