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Has anyone had the opportunity to try the SpeechTrans/Iphone (speech to text) application?

I'm severe/profoundly deaf with hearing aids and a Electrical Engineer with a PE. This would be a incredible tool (if it works) for meetings, classes, etc. I would try it myself but I have a corporate Blackberry and the application is only available for Iphone. The Iphone is not a corporate option but I might be able to make a case and force my company to make an exception.

I'm wondering if there are some real world experiences out there - I don't want to go thru the hassle with my company only to find out it doesn't work...:shock:

Thanks for any info.

Tim
 
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Effective speech to text largely doesn't exist, no matter what the program its wrapped up in is- the engines to make it happen do not exist.

If you need help at work, your workplace needs to hire a terp or CART captioner, or provide such services when you need them.
 
Aleser said:
Effective speech to text largely doesn't exist, no matter what the program its wrapped up in is- the engines to make it happen do not exist.

If you need help at work, your workplace needs to hire a terp or CART captioner, or provide such services when you need them.
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Translation requires a quick internet connection. That became an immediate issue when I tried the services out on the Berlin underground railway. Patchy internet access made all attempts useless. Even when I had internet access there was too much background noise for the services to be of any use in translating announcements — which would certainly be useful. Effective speech to text largely doesn't exist, no matter what the program its wrapped up in is- the engines to make it happen do not exist.
 
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