Speech Recognition
Setup Guide for Win 7Speech Recognition 6/30/2014Debbie Hebert,
PT, ATPCentral AT Services6/30/2014
Speech Recognition...its better than it used to be.
Speech recognition is located in the Windows 7 Control
Panel.
6/30/2014
1. To set up Speech Recognition in Windows 7, open the control
panel and click on Speech Recognition.
The advanced speech options panel allows creation of multiple
user profiles on the same computer.6/30/2014
Dont Start HereStart Here2. SelectAdvanced Speech Optionsto set
up a voice file for one or more students.
6/30/2014Each user trains his own voice profile.
3. Click on new and add the name of one or more users. Select a
user and then choose train profile.
If checked, speech recognition will be available open each time
the computer is started. (Speech Bar will appear at top of computer
screen.) NOIf checked, user can use voice commands to turn mic
on/off instead of using mouse to click on mic.Microphone
Setup6/30/2014
4. The user setup wizard will ask you to identify the type of
microphone the student will use. TIP: A headset works much better
than desk mic or handheld.Microphone Setup6/30/2014
5. Read sentences as they are presented in order to adjust the
microphone volume.User Voice Training Is Critical for Recognition
Accuracy.6/30/2014
6. Assist the student to complete the voice training. EACH user
must complete his own voice profile.User Voice
Training6/30/2014
If the student has difficulty reading the text, quietly read it
out loud to him in short phrases and allow him to repeat each
phrase into the microphone so that he provides a fluent reading.
Continue reading text until voice training is complete.Pause
training if student needs a break, or environmental noise becomes
excessive. Youll be able to resume training when ready.
Additional Voice Training 6/30/2014For improved speech
recognition accuracy,complete additional training sessions.
Open advanced speech options.Choose the user that needs
additional voice training.Select train profile to begin more voice
training.
10Turning Speech Recognition ON 6/30/2014If you chose the run
speech recognition at startup in the user options, then the speech
recognition tool will appear at the top of your computer screen (or
in your taskbar when minimized).
If you chose to start speech recognition manually, start speech
recognition through the control panel.
Each student must use his/her own user voice profile. This is
the only way to achieve speech recognition accuracy. See next slide
for directions.Turning Speech Recognition ON6/30/2014ALWAYS check
to be certain the Student who will be using speech recognition, is
the user whose voice profile is activated. Speech recognition
software updates the users voice file with each use in order to
improve accuracy. With speech recognition ON, (bar is visible)
right click on the speech recognition bar to get to the speech
recognition control panel where you can select the user.
Learning to Use Speech Recognition6/30/2014Students need direct
instruction to utilize voice recognition software effectively.
Demo speech recognition to the student, after you have set up
your own voice file and developed an acceptable level of
accuracy.
Work through the Windows speech recognition tutorial with your
student.
Begin by giving the student short phrases and sentences that
he/she can repeat. Turn the mic off and check each phrase for
accurate recognition. Discuss how corrections should be made. Turn
the mic back on and speak the commands to correct recognition
errors.
Progress to dictating lines of memorized text, such as rhymes,
poems, song lyrics, before having student use speech recognition
software while composing. ALWAYS correct recognition errors or the
students recognition accuracy will decrease.
When student does progress to use of speech recognition while
composing, be certain he is well prepared and has a graphic
organizer or outline to which he can refer.
Print a copy of the speech reference card and keep it handy
while dictating.
For More Information about Speech Recognition in Windows 7
6/30/2014Debbie Hebert, PT, ATPWindows 7 Speech Recognition Step
by Step Guide Adaptive Computing Technology Center Missouri
University
Tech-Ease Windows 7 Speech Recognition Tutorial
Tech-Ease Windows 7 Speech Recognition Video
Microsoft Support for Windows 7 Speech Recognition
Note: These resources do not address the creation of voice files
for multiple users on the same computer. Remember this important
step when setting up Speech Recognition in Windows 7 for student
users.
