This process happens immediately, so as you say the words, they are appearing on the screen. You talk in basically the same way you normally talk. This technology is surprisingly well developed and accurate. As with so many things with computers and software, it is best to have a purpose in mind when purchasing or using speech recognition software. The categories listed below are typical reasons for people to use this technology.
Many people have difficulty using their hands, but are able to speak clearly.
Hand problems are often the result of poor coordination or muscular problems. This could be due to an injury, an acquired neurological problem, or people who are just not good typists. This software allows people who type very slowly, or not at all, to get there thoughts down on paper. Some typical problems that prevent typing, but allow success at using speech recognition, include nerve damage, multiple sclerosis, repetitive stress injuries, paralysis, amputation, some stroke patients. This group would include those in business, the medical or legal fields and others who frequently need to communicate by written report.