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More medical office reducing patient wait times with speech recognition software

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:18:00 +0000

Those who work in the medical industry know what it means to be crunched for time. Patient intake, record-keeping and data management are all time-consuming processes. However, if they’re not performed with care or due attention, these tasks they can significantly undermine the center's functionality and even endanger the well being of a practice’s patients.

Fortunately, many practices and clinics are riding the wave of the future by implementing the latest speech recognition technology. Using the right tools will benefit both medical professionals and patients alike.

Of the technology systems available on the market for use the medical industry, Nuance Dragon Medical Practice Edition is one of the top choices for healthcare professionals who wish to have instantaneous access to complete clinical records at a fraction of the cost of manual transcription. Additionally, it's compatible with both Microsoft Office programs as well as Windows-based Electronic Medical Records applications.

The product, which is intended for use in practices with 24 physicians or fewer, allows hospitals to reliably streamline their patient administration systems, electronic patient record systems and patient letters systems, as well as interface information systems.

As we get used to voice technology by using some of the consumer based applications out there, such as Apple's Siri, the adoption rate and acceptance of professional speech recognition products will continue to increase, states Paul Ross, of American Dictation Corp.

For more information, visit the American Dictation informational page on Dragon Medical today.

Five professionals that should use digital dictation technology

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:43:00 +0000

Lawyers. Attorneys who are in the process of prosecuting or defending clients spend countless time looking through past records as they dictate. With a digital dictation device, these professionals can conveniently record their thoughts and research, making it easier for future referencing. Lawyers tend toward the Philips TS-9600 as it has a convenient "insert feature" to insert additional information into the middle of an existing voice file without overwriting what was previously recorded.

Real estate agents. Brokers who do home walkthroughs can talk into their portable voice recorders and explain the current condition of the house including its features and any other specifications. They can then transfer the audio data onto their computer or have the voice files transcribed into text for permanent record keeping.

Reporters. Investigative reporters can increase their productivity by transcribing audio data they've collected from the field. Accuracy is paramount in reporting, and often some of the reporters thoughts or emotions can be lost in just a short amount of time.

Contractors. Part of a building contractor's responsibility is to survey structures to ensure they are sound. Instead of writing in a pad, they can use a voice recorder instead, and the data can conveniently transcribed on a computer. Project managers can record what is needed on individual job sites, creating a record of labor , machinery or material requests to ensure the job goes smoothly.

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Digital dictation can improve patient safety

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Safety and accuracy are at their most critical in medical environments. For this reason and many more, hospitals are continually seeking ways to reduce patient information errors and maintain airtight record-keeping. Digital dictation technology has proved especially useful to medical professionals, who are streamlining their intake procedures and reducing error rates by transitioning to paperless methods.

The Canberra Hospital in Australia was one such establishment to see improved results thanks to their digital information systems, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

"One of the issues in hospital[s] is errors - either in understanding some of the data or in prescribing or giving the wrong medication," Health Minister Katy Gallagher told the news source. "It's [about] collecting all that clinical data, making sure our systems are as safe as they can be but also providing that information very quickly to all of the staff that work here."

Medical digital dictation solutions, such as those available from American Dictation, provide comprehensive online HIPAA compliant file transfer and management systems to help hospitals and clinics stay at the forefront of the industry.

Advanced digital dictation for law enforcement can stand up to court standards

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Law enforcement professionals have a large burden of proof to contend with on a day to day basis. The rigors of crime scene investigation, due process and testimony allow no room for error.

For this reason and many more, police officers must have only the best tools and technology at their disposal. From the screening kits they use to uncover evidence to the data collection devices that retain all their valuable information, one's case is only as strong as the tools he relies on to keep it intact.

Professional digital dictation solutions have revolutionized the way that law enforcement functions, thanks to high-fidelity recording capabilities and reliable technology that meets courtroom standards.

Digital dictation software from AmericanDictation.com comes with professional solutions that offer the option to forgo in-recorder editing capabilities and therefore protect one's recordings against any possibility of tampering or alteration.

Additionally, high-fidelity recording solutions help bridge the gap that poor audio quality creates between true testimony and the recorded version. Digital dictation provides a reliable standard for record-keeping throughout the law enforcement industry.

Memo to Lawyers - You can't type!

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Why is it that many young lawyers are of the opinion that their time is better spent pounding on a keyboard, editing and (usually unsuccessfully) formatting documents?

Is it overconfidence, or the fact that this new generation of grads has grown up fully engulfed with technology?

We have these conversations with attorneys daily, who assume that dictation and transcription are "old school". What they do not understand at first, is that everybody has certain specialties, talents and workloads that, when delegated properly, can greatly increase productivity, and therefore income.

Legal secretaries are trained and paid to prepare documents, research cases, gather documents and oversee all front end duties of a firm. Most that we encounter are very, very good at their jobs.

Lawyers, on the other hand are the rain makers. They need to communicate with clients, offer counsel, litigate cases, prepare for and attend depositions, etc. In other words, generate billable hours to keep the firm financially viable.

Even if the attorney could prepare documents as well as their legal secretary (not that I have ever witnessed such a case), why would they? Is typing a document a good use of an attorney's time and effort?

The answer, as it often does, can be found by looking into the past. We can all speak faster than we can type, therefore, there is no more productive use of technology available than dictation and/or speech recognition.

Chris Fletcher, in his recent op-ed piece for the Wall Street Journal noted "The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the economy will provide 21,880 new jobs for lawyers annually between 2010 and 2020; law schools since 2010, however, have produced more than 44,000 graduates each year."

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Digital dictation and the insurance industry

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:58:00 +0000

While many are already aware of the applications of digital dictation technology in the medical, legal and law enforcement industry, insurance companies can also benefit from implementing the technology.

Among the many employees that work for insurance companies are the claims agents. The claims agent is responsible for going out in the field and assessing whether an insurance claim is legitimate. In order to do this, he must investigate each potential claim via physical inspection (in the case of a home or car insurance claim) or a string of interviews (in the case of life insurance or medical insurance).

To ensure that all data is recorded accurately, many agents choose to use digital recording devices such as the Olympus DS-7000, to document these interviews as well as their own dictations pertaining to each claim. Not only does this allow the agent to immediately review the data, but it also helps to make insurance records available for future reference - many records are called upon years after the claims have been settled. Additionally, digital recorders can be used in the office for training purposes and as a tool for recording potential employee interviews.

In the insurance industry, digital recorders have an important role to fill. Without them, insurance agents and customers would have to rely on potentially inaccurate data to conduct business, which can lead to an incredible amount of financial loss.

Interested in more in-depth reviews and information on digital transcription and dictation solutions? Then educate yourself at AmericanDictation.com.

Leading eye-care hospital employs digital dictation technology

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:39:00 +0000

The medical industry has advanced by leaps and bounds with the recent advent of upgraded digital dictation technology, and one of the world's leading eye-care hospitals was the latest facility to employ the software.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has decided to invest in a digital dictation solution for 250 of its users.

"We decided to implement digital dictation this year as a means to help further enhance the efficiency at which the Trust operates," said Antoinette Flynn, Assistant General Manager Capacity, Access & Theatres SDU. "We had to question if our current analogue tape system could deliver our Trust requirements in the long term. With the project still in its very early stages, we hope [the software] will be able to work with us in developing a much more seamless and streamlined way of working for our clinicians and secretaries."
Through software such as that being implemented at Moorfields, more medical settings are experiencing a much more efficient turnaround between clinicians, secretaries and patients.

To find out more about how a digital dictation solution could benefit your enterprise, facility or organization, visit AmericanDictation.com.

Dragon software helps special education students turn in their assignments

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Speech recognition technology has freed the hands of all kinds of people, but this innovation has been especially helpful where disabled persons are concerned. One special education classroom is making use of Nuance Dragon software to allow students to turn in their assignments.

Philip Walter, a special education teacher at Clark Central High School in Athens, Georgia, began using Dragon speech recognition technology to enable students who have lost the ability to write, MindShift reports.

Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Professional is an ideal solution for consumers and professionals who wish to document their ideas in a more streamlined manner. Now with a rate of 15 percent fewer errors, Dragon NaturallySpeaking interprets one's speech and instantly converts it into text. The software also comes with intuitive commands to make it easier than ever to navigate its features.

To learn more about how speech recognition software can help those with all varieties of needs, visit AmericanDictation.com.

Speech Recognition Streamlines Vermont Hospital's Workflow.

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:43:00 +0000

As antiquated processes are made more efficient and precise through cutting-edge techniques, costly operations that were once necessary become a thing of the past. Consequently, many of the outdated and inefficient tasks undertaken by in-house employees are being replaced by intuitive software and automation.

This appears to be what's happened at Fletcher Allen Health Care, a non-profit academic medical center in Burlington, Vermont. According to an article by HealthcareITnews.com, "new speech-recognition software, which transcribes recorded dictation, such that it only requires editing, was introduced in the fall of 2009. With this new software, the transcription department can produce more lines of dictation in less time with fewer people."

In recent years, digital transcription and dictation technologies have come a long way. As speech recognition algorithms become more accurate, businesses outside of the healthcare industry - such as law firms, news agencies and private corporations - are also taking advantage of the myriad benefits offered by computerized dictation and transcription.

Regardless of the industry in which it is utilized, the potential for improved speed and quality paired with the financial savings generated by a reduced workforce make speech recognition and digital dictation technology a highly desirable business tool.

Five professionals that can use digital dictation software

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:42:00 +0000

New and innovative technologies are constantly affecting and evolving the workforce. Digital dictation software has vastly improved the productivity and efficacy of many professionals in the workplace today.

Doctors. Healthcare specialists who evaluate patients can conveniently talk into a digital voice recorder to record data that can then be transcribed using digital dictation software. The file can then be added to the patient's electronic medical record for future reference.

Lawyers. Attorneys who are in the process of prosecuting or defending clients spend countless time looking through past records as they dictate. With a digital dictation device, these professionals can conveniently transcribe their notes, making it easier for future referencing.

Real estate agents. Brokers who do home walkthroughs can talk into their portable voice recorders and explain the current condition of the house including its features and any other specifications. They can then transfer the audio data onto their computer and have their digital dictation software do its magic.

Reporters. Investigative reporters can increase their productivity by transcribing audio data they've collected from the field.

Contractors. Part of a building contractor's responsibility is to survey structures to ensure they are sound. Instead of writing in a pad, they can use a voice recorder instead, and the data can conveniently transcribed on a computer.

New Olympus DS-7000 Dictation Recorder Released

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:15:00 +0000

Since the era of the cassette based Dictaphones, dictation technology has steadily improved, first entering the digital era, and now directly integrating with speech recognition software.

The DS-7000 digital dictation recorder is the latest flagship product from industry leading Olympus that promises to replace it's predecessor the DS-5000 as the king of the hill. Designed with a huge 2" color LCD screen, the DS-7000 is intuitive and easy to navigate.

The microphone resides in it's own housing, increasing the sound reproduction quality tremendously, and earning this device 5 Dragons for it's unparalleled accuracy when using speech recognition software. In addition to increased accuracy, the recorder comes with newly designed software, now labeled the Olympus Dictation Management System (ODMS). This software seamlessly integrates with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. After linking the software to your existing Dragon profile, you merely read 4 minutes of text into your recorder and you are off to the races.

Drop the DS-7000 into the cradle and watch in amazement as the voice file is accurately transcribed into a Word document. The voice file is held behind the text document so the final document can be easily formatted or edited by the user, transcriptionist, or legal secretary.

The DS-7000 also boasts the industry's highest level of encryption at 128 or 256 bit real time encryption. This, in addition to using the optional device password lock feature, provides the highest level of HIPAA compliance and security available on the market today.

With expandable memory capacity up to 32 GB using the included microSD card, and supplemental SD/SDHC slot, the user never needs to worry about running out of space to record. This is backed up by a new Li-ion rechargeable battery that powers the unit for up to 26 hours of actual recording time between charges. The unit charges in it's docking cradle via USB or A/C power, with both cable included.

The Olympus DS 7000 and the ODMS are compatible with Windows XP / Vista and 7 (32 and 64 bit) computers, as well as Mac OS X. On the Mac side, there is some limitations, as the software does not integrate with Dragon Dictate for Mac, and cannot automatically send dictations to a remote transcriptionist via e-mail or FTP (File Transfer Protocol). These functions can be achieved, albeit manually.

The DS-7000 will integrate into existing systems using the DS-5000 it replaces, and will be very familiar and intuitive to use for current Olympus dictation device users. There is virtually no learning curve.

The Olympus DS-7000 is currently available at American Dictation Corp. who provides free shipping, free remote installation and training, and lifetime technical support for all of it's professional dictation and transcription gear.

Canadian Courthouse Getting a Digital Makeover

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:00 +0000

When the North Bay, Ontario courthouse had an analog recorder malfunction during its last sentencing, the Ministry of the Attorney General finally decided that it was time to think about getting digital voice recorders to replace the old cassette tapes.

According to The Nugget, a hearing for a pedophile was suspended for two hours after the cassette recorder that the courtroom used failed to work. The facility actually had two backup devices, but surprisingly, those failed to operate as well.

A few people, including the defense attorney, voiced concerns about the accuracy of the transcripts from the outdated cassette recorders. The lawyer also added that the delays are hindering the courtroom's productivity and could be an issue with clients as well, the news outlet added.

Brendan Crawley, ministry spokesperson, explained that the Ministry of the Attorney General is actually in the process of replacing all of the outdated devices around the province with brand new digital voice recorders and that the North Bay courthouse is expected to have its equipment replaced in the fall.

Paul Ross, of American Dictation Corp., can relate to this issue directly. "Analog parts and replacements are becoming nearly impossible to find" He goes on further to state: "There are two types of analog dictation and transcription users: those that are converting to digital, and those that will be converting to digital. It is just a matter of time before technology overcomes familiarity."

Digital Dictation Can Improve Patient Safety

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:48:00 +0000

The Canberra Hospital in Australia was one such establishment to see improved results thanks to their digital information systems, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

"One of the issues in hospital[s] is errors - either in understanding some of the data or in prescribing or giving the wrong medication," Health Minister Katy Gallagher told the news source. "It's [about] collecting all that clinical data, making sure our systems are as safe as they can be but also providing that information very quickly to all of the staff that work here."

Medical digital dictation solutions, such as those available from American Dictation, provide comprehensive online HIPAA compliant file transfer and management systems to help hospitals and clinics stay at the forefront of the industry.

Digital Dictation Helps Uphold the Integrity of Your Observations

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Professional writers are generally in the business of documenting details. Everything from the color of an interviewee's neck-scarf to the furrow of her brow must be noted and accounted for, and juggling multiple note-taking processes can often amount to an acrobatic feat.

Many writers have embraced the future, however, with technology such as digital recording . Digital dictation recorders make it possible to create high-fidelity recordings of an interview while freeing up the writer to jot down his impressions. It's also a great solution for anyone with a lot of ideas and little time to get them down on paper.

The Olympus DS-2400 Digital Voice Recorder is perfect for documenting long interviews or small notes while on the go. It comes with an exchangeable SD card that offers a vast recording capacity as well as the .ds2 file format for excellent sound quality and Dragon speech recognition compatibility.

Extremely portable and powerfully efficient, the Olympus DS-2400 will be faithful to your recordings and ensure that no word is lost to the static.

To learn more about digital dictation solutions, visit AmericanDictation.com.

Speech recognition technology is speeding up visits to the ATM

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:31:00 +0000

If customers thought that touch-screens were revolutionary, they can now look forward to even more pleasant surprises when they visit their local ATM Machines. Some banks are now employing speech recognition technology where automatic cash transfer machines are concerned, according to TMCnet.

"The proliferation of remote banking channels and increased demand by consumers has driven the banking and insurance industries toward speech recognition and text-to-speech," the news source reports.

"Customers can use speech recognition and text-to-speech to access accounts, buy or sell shares, complete transactions and more."

The news source also points out that this hands-free feature is changing the way sight-impaired people access their funds.

Speech recognition technology has revolutionized the way that handicapped people perform their day-to-day tasks. With this hands-free feature, the hard of hearing are able to compose documents, enter commands and much more.

Professional speech recognition solutions are available from American Dictation Corp., a national leader in dictation, transcription and speech recognition technologies.

Desktop dictation eliminates the need to lift a finger

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:57:00 +0000

Certain industries will probably always require professionals to work from their desks, but digital dictation solutions are easing the strain on wrists and fingers everywhere. Thanks to desktop dictation technology, many people are streamlining their work processes from the comfort of their chairs.

Desktop dictation solutions give professionals the ability to have the best of digital dictation technology in a package that fits conveniently on their desktops. Many of these solutions offer the highest fidelity and even greater ease of use, and with no need to type or handle a hand-held recorder, professionals can have their hands free to attend to other tasks.

Desktop dictation products are also capable of providing flexibility to the user, who can choose to use speech recognition software in tandem with his dictations, or set up a digital work flow to have his dictations transferred directly to his transcriptionist's computer. Professionals can have the unique ability to access files on their computers while performing their dictations, a task which is often made difficult when hand-held recorders and computer mouses are involved.

To learn more about desktop dictation solutions, visit AmericanDictation.com.

Schools with advanced typing curricula may begin teaching dictation.

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:12:00 +0000

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, many schools are focusing less on handwriting lessons and are investing more resources into bringing kids up to speed on their typing. One feature that may begin to appear in such classrooms is digital dictation technology.

While it's important for all students to learn the basics of writing and typing, it's also crucial to introduce them at an early age to the technology that's shaping up to become a mainstay in the future. Digital dictation has changed the way that hospitals, law firms, law enforcement officials, corporations and government offices record their documents, and many consumers have streamlined their projects with the technology as well.

Digital dictation makes it possible to record your speech in a high-fidelity file format, and kids will profit from the ability to quickly and accurately take voice notes once they mature and take on heavier course loads.

To learn more about a digital dictation solution that may benefit your classroom, visit AmericanDictation.com.

New Upgrades with Dragon Naturally Speaking version 11.5

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:03:00 +0000

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 - unveiled on June 13, 2011 - builds upon the drastically improved Dragon 11 platform. While Dragon 11 has set the standard for industry leading accuracy and performance, the new 11.5 version adds a variety of enhanced usability options and features.

Perhaps the most exciting new addition is the ability to implement any standard iPhone as a wireless microphone. By syncing an iPhone with the Dragon system, users will be able to bypass standard keystroke procedures and dictate directly into the computer - making it even easier to capture ideas on the fly.

Furthermore, Dragon 11.5 supports Facebook and Twitter format posting - a huge boon in today's social media-centric interactions. Round out the package with support for the latest new operating systems, digital recorders and software, plus enhancements to user profile creation, the Dragon Sidebar and other features, and it's plain to see how Dragon 11.5 can improve work-flow in any environment.

Professionals who were hesitant to try Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech-recognition software in the past would do well to give version 11.5 a shot. With increased usability and support, Dragon 11.5 can do much to streamline the workplace and raise efficiency to unprecedented levels.

All Dragon orders placed with American Dictation will automatically be sent the new Dragon 11.5 version.

Choosing the right digital voice recorder for the mobile professional

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:25:00 +0000

More and more people are opting to work wherever and whenever they desire thanks to advances in technology. Because these individuals count on their devices to get their jobs done, their equipment needs to be reliable and able to handle large amounts of data.

Because there are so many digital recording devices available out on the market, you have to choose a recorder that will be hassle-free to operate. This means looking for one that is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in your palm to ensure your comfort. Professionals who require portable digital voice recorders should also choose one that is durable and able to store hours of audio.

Besides the size and features of a voice recording device, its compatibility to your computer should also be a consideration when you examine your options. You will want something that you can easily plug into your system to conveniently transfer data for a faster transcription process.

One of the best selling devices on the market is the Olympus DS-5000 professional recorder. Capable of handling many hundreds of hours of dictations before downloading, the recorder also uses the .ds2 audio algorithm. Ds2 is the only audio format that we would recommend for use with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. The format does not lose quality on decompression and provides for the most accurate integration.

The Olympus AS-5000 is the transcription setup designed to work seamlessly with the DS-5000 dictation recorder.

Simply docking the recorder will prompt the automatic download of the voice files from the dictation device to the dictation software, which will route it to the AS-5000 transcription software. An automatic message appears for the typist alerting them of the arrival of new dictations.

Perhaps the greatest strength of the Olympus professional dictation and transcription line, is the price. The pricing of the new technology is comparable to the tape based recorders they are designed to replaced, making the choice to go digital even easier.

Additional information about Digital Dictation,Transcription and Speech Recognition is available at AmericanDictation.com.

Digital Dictation and Law Enforcement

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:02:00 +0000

The prevalence of primetime TV police dramas such as "Law and Order" and "CSI" has glamorized much of the difficult work that law enforcement professionals encounter on a daily basis. When the glamor is removed, however, what's left is hard-nosed investigation and a true desire to protect and serve.

More than most industries, law enforcement is concerned with keeping a thorough and accurate record of the facts. Whether that means recording an important witness testimony, a difficult interrogation or a detective's attempt to piece together a seemingly scattered motive, it is necessary for law enforcement professionals to utilize cutting-edge technology in order to record important audio data at a moment's notice.

In the past, this meant the use of cumbersome tape-based technologies that were susceptible to damage and degraded over time. However, newer solid-state electronics boast vastly improved audio-quality and recorder technology.

The combination of reliability, cost-effectiveness and increased accuracy has made digital recorders an important tool for many industries. When concerning law enforcement, this technology can serve to greatly improve officials' effectiveness.
Interested in more in-depth reviews and information on digital transcription and dictation solutions? Then educate yourself at AmericanDictation.com.

Digital transcriptions can quickly provide medical data for research

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:50:00 +0000

As more and more healthcare organizations begin to use digital transcription software, patient care is more efficient, with electronic medical records (EMRs) becoming the norm in the digital age. Not only are doctors and patients benefiting from this technology, researchers are also lauding the system as a way to easily collect data.

According to Information Week, researchers conveniently collected patient records, accurately identifying patients with diabetes and dementia, among other diseases. These kinds of studies are time-consuming and often require recruiting thousands of patients for health data.

Dr. Abel Kho, lead researcher for the study, explained to the news source that what's difficult about doing scientific medical researches is finding enough people to get the right results. "Now we've shown you can do it using data that's already been collected in electronic medical records and can rapidly generate large groups of patients," he added.

Thanks to digital transcription software, healthcare specialists can easily record patient evaluations and upload them as an EMR onto the organization's system.

With older, tape based systems, there was no link between the practitioners voice file, they final typed document, and the EMR. Now with digital technology, all three can be linked permanently.

Go pro with the Olympus DS-3400

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:33:00 +0000

When reporters are out in the field interviewing people, they have to rely on equipment that won't fail them. The same goes for healthcare specialists who make use of voice recording devices for future transcribing. Professionals looking for the right recording equipment might want to check out the Olympus DS-3400.

The Olympus DS-3400 is an efficient device, perfect for those who are always on to go. As a part of its ergonomic design, the DS-3400 offers three buttons right at the front, which can be programmed and customized to function the way you want it to. The voice recorder also comes equipped with a 1GB SD memory card for hours of dictation.

The DS recorder comes with its own Player Pro Software as well, giving you the ability to quickly download your audio file for transcription, whether you are e-mailing the record or doing the transcribing right on your computer.

With the Olympus brand, you can be sure that you are getting one of the best handheld voice recorders on the market

Dragon NaturallySpeaking assists students at Landmark College

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:21:00 +0000

Located in Putney, Vermont, Landmark College is a two-year liberal arts institution that serves students with dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and other diagnosed learning disabilities. In an attempt to put the recent advances in voice-recognition technology to good use, Landmark staff decided to implement Dragon NaturallySpeaking software into the students' curriculum in order to assist with many of the tasks students are commonly called upon to complete.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a program that allow users to create and format text documents such as email and reports via voice-activated dictation rather than using a standard keyboard. This sort of technology can greatly assist students who have difficulty concentrating on correct spelling and appropriate formatting, as well as those who are physically or mentally incapable of interacting with a standard keyboard.

“A student in our summer program was struggling with his writing to the point where one of his teachers would have to fill in every fifth word or so in his papers,” says Kathy Burris, Assistive Technology Coordinator and Educator. “After training on Dragon for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, this student was able to go to the computer lab and complete a high quality, six-page paper."

It's clear to see that Dragon NaturallySpeaking is an incredible breakthrough in speech recognition technology. As the requirements of students change with the times, software like NaturallySpeaking can help bring the benefits of technology to those who need it most.

The Digital Recording Revolution.

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:33:00 +0000

When the North Bay, Ontario courthouse had an analog recorder malfunction during its last sentencing hearing, the Ministry of the Attorney General finally decided that it was time to think about getting digital equipment to replace the old cassette based system.

According to The Nugget, a hearing for a pedophile was suspended for two hours after the cassette recorder that the courtroom used failed to work. The facility actually had two backup devices, but surprisingly, those failed to operate as well.

A few people, including the defense attorney, voiced concerns about the accuracy of the transcripts from the outdated cassette recorders. The lawyer also added that the delays are hindering the courtroom's productivity and could be an issue with clients as well, the news outlet added.

Brendan Crawley, ministry spokesperson, explained that the Ministry of the Attorney General is actually in the process of replacing all of the outdated devices around the province with brand new digital voice recorders and that the North Bay courthouse is expected to have its equipment replaced in the fall.

This is just one example of the problem with aging analog equipment still in use today. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, or resistance to change, many organizations cling to this outdated technology.

"We usually get calls only when there is a catastrophic failure such as happened in North Bay" states Paul Ross, of American Dictation Corp. "It is when the analog equipment fails, and they realize there are few repair parts available, that they start to search for alternatives".

The good news is that today's digital recording technology is both affordable and easy to implement and use. In many cases, the equipment costs less that it's analog counterparts did over a decade ago. When you consider the relatively low cost, and the advances in technology, the decision to switch to digital is an easy one to make.

Choose the best microphone for your next conference or meeting recording.

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Ross) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:40:00 +0000

You may have the best digital recorder on the market, but if your input device isn't working properly, you might as well manually type what you are saying.

A microphone is necessary to capture voices, but just any microphone won't do. Microphones designed properly will have the ability to record what you want, and suppress background noise that is unwanted.

If you want an effective conference microphone, you may want to look into the Voice Tracker Array Microphone.

The Voice Tracker Array Microphone is the only microphone on the market to currently employ Location Dependent Squelch technology, a feature that reduces the impact of noise from areas outside its field. The mic not only filters background noise, its technology also allows it to focus specifically on the talker for that clear recording sound.

With a range exceeding 30 feet, the voice tracker is actually an array of microphones that focus on the source of sound in mere milliseconds, to accurately capture voices from multiple locations in a room.

This microphone is especially effective in board rooms, or town hall meetings, where you wish to capture audience input, but do not want to hard wire the room. Placed on the head table facing the audience or presenters, it will pick up the whole room accurately and effectively.

When used in conjunction with table top omni-directional microphones, such as the Philips 9172, you will create an affordable, formidable conference recording system, for a fraction of the cost of an energy hogging, hard wired system.

Additional information about cost effective conference or meeting recording can be found at American Dictation, a national leader in dictation, transcription, speech recognition and conference recording technologies.