Also if you have an assistant do your proof reading, they need to hear what was dictated with each word. The recognition engine can produce information about how confident it is that a word was recognized correctly. A. Many recognition engines have chosen to use the less accurate Bi-Gram technology in order to allow operation on less powerful machines. If high accuracy is crucial and you have at least a Pentium 150, then choose a recognition engine that uses a Tri-Gram recognition technology such as the IBM ViaVoice. Some technologies allow dictation into WORD, but update the user profile the minute you change a font, style or any other feature.
Some products require a specific dictation window.
Currently, the only phone based recognition is for command and control. NCC is currently testing new technology that will allow for dictation over standard phone lines and should be available in early 1998. The cost to archive paper can be expensive and susceptible to damage. The ability to store your dictation session complete with associated audio, allows for an efficient means that takes a fraction of the space and is more durable. A. No, this technology is most beneficial when you use a secretary or assistant for proof reading and corrections.