K Guys way OT computer help...

[632 Regal]

I know someone looking for something for their father and I always get at least a good direction here to turn to for help.

The father is a parapalegic but has limited use of his arms and fingers but to be able to type would be devistatingly frustrating. So... I have heard of a deal that the dude could talk into that turns voice into words on screen and then click a few buttons and save or email.

Am I hallucinating from Bimmer withdrawal or is this real?

If anyone has any clue as to what I'm talking about please email me or post links. This is a serious post so please if you can help let me know or post.

Thanks everyone!

[scott540]

you're not crazy . I've heard of it too. I knwo doctors use something like it when dictating charts. Might be spendy though.

[Jon K]

IBM has one of the best Talk to Text program available... I looked into it for my mobile car pc for automation, it apparently works really easy. I think its called Naturally Speaking... Dragon Naturally Speaking... can't remember, but yeah it's not cheap.

[632 Regal]

to get this guy some sort of program that works and is real s what im lookin at. Any links or names are appreciated. Im working from blind into light here and I couldnt help without you!

[infinity5]

Dragon Naturally speaking. i've heard a lot of good things about it, and as a year or so ago i was hearing it was the best out there.

http://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/

about 100$s



to get this guy some sort of program that works and is real s what im lookin at. Any links or names are appreciated. Im working from blind into light here and I couldnt help without you!

[infinity5]

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/computers/voice_recognition_software/

more information. hmmmm i see some 'voice navigation tools.' sounds awfully useful when you can't use a mouse... hope this helps :)

[632 Regal]

you guys are soooo awesome! If theres anything else please post it. From the documentation of the crap offered through the hospital we were looking at 6000 - 15000 dollars, I said I could do a little research on it and I thank you again!!!!!!!!!
we rock!

[Renman]

QPointer Voice is another one to consider. We have a guy at work that uses it.

[Tiger]

Basic Dragon is way cheaper then those medical/lawyer version. Here is a good starting point for your father's need...

http://www.tifaq.com/speech.html

[DueyT]

Jeff, I'm with Tiger...a friend's wife is an occupational therapist and for folks with hand/dexterity problems, Dragon is the preferred voice recognition kit. In fact, IIRC, the Dragon kit also comes with microphone, etc...

Cheers,
Duey