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Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Dragon) is a software and hardware package developed by Nuance Corporation for Windows computers. It allows the user to voice text into a text object and see the words on the computer screen. The computer must have a minimum memory, clock speed and audio devices specified for the version used.
The goal of Dragon is to make it easier to interact with a computer without manually using a keyboard or mouse. To succeed at this goal, the program must be able to analyze an incoming stream of sounds and interpret those sounds as command, dictation or noise. The process of interpretation is called speech recognition, and its success is measured by the percentage of correct interpretations, or recognition accuracy.
Initially the user must perform the following operations as detailed on the installation disks:
- insert the Dragon installation disks into the CD drive
- follow the instructions for setting up the microphone input and initiating the user voice files
- choose a document to read while Dragon records your voice profile
- after this document is read choose another document to read
- save the user files
The Dragon operating system has individual Modes of operation to allow Numbers Only, Dictation Only, Commands Only and the Normal Mode. The Normal Mode separates commands and text based upon user presentation (delay in spoken text) and the object type in focus. Voice options are declared in the DragonBar Tools menu (see below).
6. Dictating and Editing Text
Say 'start Notepad' to open this text editor and then say a sentence to see the words. Dragon has an algorithm for mapping voicings into text and a word prediction algorithm based upon the words you have been using in a phrase. The most successful technique for dictating words into a text area is to speak clearly in longer phrases at your normal rate of speech. This improves accuracy by allowing the program to use context to decide what you said.
If there is a misinterpreted voicing then say 'select <phrase in error>' and Dragon will highlight that phrase and provide a training dialogue screen with possible alternatives to train. Training the correct text and the misinterpreted text to improve recognition accuracy. You can insert a choice without training (not recommended) by saying 'choose <number>'. You can also say another phrase to type over the highlighted text.
When you voice text, speak clearly and enunciate each word or you may end up getting 'winner' when you intended 'winter'. Speak softly because the microphone, as specified in the setup, is close to your mouth. Speaking loudly may cause distortion which will decrease recognition accuracy.
Dragon is delivered with custom commands for Microsoft applications including Word, Internet Explorer and Excel. The Dragon Professional version is also delivered with a Visual Basic assembler so that custom commands can be written for any application.
7. Voicing Computer Commands
Commands always have an Action Word, an Object and possibly some Parameters that define what you want to do with the object. Action words that you will use include: Start, Switch to, Select, Press, Click, Move, Go To for example:
Start <object name> | opens an application on the desktop or in the Start Menu |
Click <object label> | forces Dragon into command mode to select a visible object |
Press <keyboard character> | activates the key selected and prints in text area |
Mouse Grid | utility used to position the mouse pointer in the center of the screen |
Mouse Grid<1_9><1_9> | position the mouse pointer in one of 81 screen positions |
Mouse<direction><1_10> | moves the mouse pointer 1 to 10 pixels up/down left/right (try it) |
Say 'mouse grid two two' | moves the mouse pointer to the top center of the screen. |
Cancel | removes the grid overlay |
Dragon is a natural language interface so if you want another window or another cursor position in a document say:
Switch to<next_previous><page_window_document etc.>
Switch to<application title text>
Start <Microsoft Outlook or Word or Internet Explorer or any desktop/start menu object>
<Move_Go><forward_up_down_left_right><number><lines_sentence_paragraph_character>
Move forward five characters
8. Learn Dragon by Using It and Getting Online Help
All voice commands can be viewed in the Command Browser. Say 'start Command Browser' and then change the Grammar listbox to the application desired. The listbox options can be viewed by saying 'show choice list' and then 'move <direction><number>'. Global commands are active no matter which application is open or in focus.
To customize the voice interface say 'Switch to DragonBar', 'Tools', 'Options' to see folders for Correction, Commands, View etc. Dragon operating system options. You can accept the default settings or if you want to change them say 'help' to see an explanation of each folder settings. Say the folder name to move focus to that folder.
Other Help is available by saying 'Switch to DragonBar', 'Click Help', 'Help Topics', 'Search' and then enter an object or action Word or application you would like more information about.
Avoid randomly searching through commands. Always use the search utility and enter more or less specific words to search the Dragon voice commands.
This post was written using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 premium wireless using Windows 7 64-bit.
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- Download Dragon NaturallySpeaking Trial version (Try Dragon NaturallySpeaking risk free for 30 days.)
- Download Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 Online (3 reasons why you should download Dragon NaturallySpeaking instead of buying the boxed physical shipment.)
- Download Dragon NaturallySpeaking free service pack 1 (upgrade to Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5)
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking was used to write this post. Find out how accurate the voice-recognition software was today
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Download Dragon NaturallySpeaking Trial version
Unfortunately, you cannot download a trial version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking for free.
You can however get a complete purchase price refund within 30 days, which means that you can try Dragon NaturallySpeaking for free (as long as you return it within the month.)
The Nuance America store offers a free 30 day moneyback guarantee. (The return policy is visible when you go to the checkout screen – see side image. You can also see their refund policy here.)
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Download Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 Online
You can download Dragon NaturallySpeaking software online right now. There are a few benefits:
- You get the software right away (instead of waiting for a physical box to get shipped to you.)
- You save money downloading the digital version compared to buying the boxed version. (See below.)
- If you’re in Canada, it’s probably cheaper to buy the digital electronic version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking premium than buying the boxed version. (You don’t have to pay tax on the purchase and if you download Dragon NaturallySpeaking, then you don’t have to worry about paying customs at the border.)
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Unfortunately, you can only download Dragon NaturallySpeaking premium online. You can’t download Dragon NaturallySpeaking Home, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional, or Dragon NaturallySpeaking Legal versions at this time.
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Download Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 Premium Edition.
Download the digital electronic version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 and you can save can save $20 compared to the price of the physical box shipment.
- The digital version costs $179.99
- The physical box version costs $199.99.
Download Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 service pack 1 (free upgrade to Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5)
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If you own Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11, then you can download the Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 service pack for free.
The instructions for how you can download Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 (service pack 1) can be found here. (Unfortunately, the service pack can only be downloaded from within the Dragon NaturallySpeaking program itself. There is no link to download a patch.)
- You need to download the service pack and upgrade to Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 if you want to use the Dragon NaturallySpeaking app (Dragon Remote Microphone app.)
The Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11.5 service pack will work for the following versions of the voice-recognition software:
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking Home,
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium,
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional, and
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