Available now in the United Kingdom and Germany: Dragon SpeechTool 1.0 for building custom speaker-independent vocabularies for speech recognition.NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1997-- Create small, optimized vocabularies for speech-enabled applications or produce add-on vocabularies for DragonDictate for Windows Users can now create customized, speech-enabled applications without becoming experts in speech recognition. With the release of Dragon SpeechTool in the U.K. and Germany, announced today by Dragon Systems Dragon Systems, Inc., was the company that created DragonDictate and Dragon NaturallySpeaking. It was founded in 1982 by Drs. James and Janet Baker and bought by Lernout & Hauspie in 2000. , Inc. of Newton, MA, users and developers can build small, targeted vocabularies for their speech-enabled applications in German and British English British English n. The English language used in England as distinguished from that used elsewhere. . Users can even produce add-on vocabularies for DragonDictate that will enable them to create sets of specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. terms, such as client names, product codes, or other terminology without user training. Dragon SpeechTool's interactive user interface makes it easy to build a custom vocabulary -- just say the word: SpeechTool automatically converts one's voice into a vocabulary model. For complete flexibility and control of custom vocabularies, SpeechTool give users the ability to listen to and modify each word pronunciation pronunciation: see phonetics; phonology. Pronunciation - In this dictionary slashes (/../) bracket phonetic pronunciations of words not found in a standard English dictionary. . Additionally, users can create multiple pronunciations for the same word. "Dragon SpeechTool is a product that enables end-users the freedom to develop completely customized vocabularies for their applications," says Kaarina Kvaavik, International Product Marketing Manager, "It's a remarkably easy way to add speaker-independent words." Features and Benefits of Dragon SpeechTool -- Create Custom Speech Recognition Vocabularies - Improves recognition accuracy in speech-enabled applications by creating small, fully optimized vocabularies with Dragon SpeechTool. Builds custom add-on vocabularies for DragonDictate for Windows to improve recognition. For example, add-ons might include client names within a law firm, product codes for order entry, or other specialized terminology for a wide range of custom or market-specific applications. -- Speaker-Independent Phonetic pho·net·ic adj. 1. Of or relating to phonetics. 2. Representing the sounds of speech with a set of distinct symbols, each designating a single sound. Models - Dragon SpeechTool automatically generates speaker-independent recognition vocabularies, so new word training is not required. The advanced phonetic models allow new words to be used in continuous phrases or natural-language commands, so the application can recognize anything from "Send a fax to Joe Snarkle" to "Activate (1) See trigger. (2) To interact with an activation server at the time copy-protected software is installed. The install program generates a code that is sent to the activation server, which responds with an authorization code that allows the software to operate. Security Panel." Users can add speech to create an easier, more intuitive user interface. -- Leverage Existing DragonDictate for Windows Vocabularies - Dragon SpeechTool automatically searches and incorporates existing DragonDictate terms into a custom vocabulary. By reusing words found in DragonDictate's extensive 120,000-word dictionary, or the additional 60,000 specialized terms in the DragonPro Series modules, SpeechTool minimizes effort and maximizes performance. -- Flexible, Interactive User Interface - Dragon SpeechTool makes it fast and easy to create, edit and confirm pronunciations for custom vocabularies. Phonetic models are generated automatically, based on the spelling and pronunciation of each new word. SpeechTool even allows multiple pronunciations to be created for each term for improved recognition of accented or regional speech. Development System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. SpeechTool requires DragonDictate for Windows version 2.x which is sold separately and requires 10 MB of additional hard disk space for installation. DragonPro language modules are available for developing specialized vertical market vocabularies in German and U.S. English. SpeechTool currently supports German, British English, and U.S. English. End-User System Requirements For dictation applications, DragonDictate for Windows version 2.x is required (available separately). Custom, non-dictation vocabularies may be distributed royalty-free with the end-user application. Add-on vocabulary products for DragonDictate may be subject to licensing fees; details are available by contacting Dragon Systems UK at (02142) 678575 or Dragon Systems GmbH at (01674) 96610. For small vocabulary applications, Dragon Speech runtime licenses are available and custom vocabularies may be distributed royalty-free with the end-user application. Dragon SpeechTool joins the DragonXTools custom controls and the VoiceTools SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). in the DragonDeveloper Series of developer products and services. Dragon Systems offers a broad range of speech recognition products, including DragonDictate for Windows, the DragonPro Series of specialized language modules, DragonTel custom telephony Meaning "sound over distance," it refers to electronically transmitting the human voice. In the beginning, telephony dealt only with analog signals in the circuit-switched networks of the telephone companies. solutions, and the DragonDeveloper Series. Dragon SpeechTool is priced at $295 and is available through Dragon Systems Certified See certification. Resellers starting 12 February 1997. Dragon Systems, Inc., the world's leading supplier of PC speech recognition, develops and markets high-performance, cost-effective speech and language technology tools that, in multiple world languages (American English American English n. The English language as used in the United States. Noun 1. American English - the English language as used in the United States American language, American , British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish) enable users to create any text, issue commands, and enter and access data simply by speaking. The company also licenses its technology worldwide through developers, distributors, resellers, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and ISVs (Integrated Software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. Vendors). Dragon Systems ports its technology across multiple operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. and hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. - from hand-held devices and computers to workstations, and is pursuing leading-edge research and development projects for computer and telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. applications. Founded in 1982, Dragon Systems is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts The City of Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is an important residential suburb of Boston, which abuts it on the east. According to the 2000 census, the population of the Newton was 83,829, making it the tenth largest city in the state. ; its UK subsidiary, Dragon Systems UK Ltd. is based in Cheltenham, England; Dragon Systems GmbH is located in Glashtten, Germany in the greater Frankfurt/M. area. -0- Dragon Systems and DragonDictate are registered trademarks of Dragon Systems, Inc. DragonXTools, DragonDeveloper, VoiceTools, DragonPro and SpeechTool are trademarks of Dragon Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Products and prices are subject to change without notice. Dragon SpeechTool 1.0 Builds Custom Vocabularies for Speech Recognition. CONTACT: Dragon Systems Inc. Diane C. Larocque 617/965-5200, ext. 215 dianem@dragonsys.com |
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