Vista Speech Recognition suitable for Deaf people?

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chimp78

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Hey,

I wonder will it help Deaf people to practice with their speech while speaking on the microphone? I am speaking of those who have not spoken English words for the whole of their life and use sign language or have a small limitation of English spoken words?

I am Deaf since birth, and use sign language. I know how to speak English a bit, but I mostly could speak a small word that has one syllable. I could not speak the whole sentences, though. But, with a practice, I might would.

If yes, what kind of a microphone? I am thinking of getting the Logitech one. You know the one with a long stick, not the headset.

If no, what's about Dragon NaturallySpeaking? I am sending the same question to them and am waiting for the response for them as well.

Thanks.
 

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chimp78 said:
Hey,

I wonder will it help Deaf people to practice with their speech while speaking on the microphone? I am speaking of those who have not spoken English words for the whole of their life and use sign language or have a small limitation of English spoken words?

I am Deaf since birth, and use sign language. I know how to speak English a bit, but I mostly could speak a small word that has one syllable. I could not speak the whole sentences, though. But, with a practice, I might would.

If yes, what kind of a microphone? I am thinking of getting the Logitech one. You know the one with a long stick, not the headset.

If no, what's about Dragon NaturallySpeaking? I am sending the same question to them and am waiting for the response for them as well.

Thanks.
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Don't think Dragon will do what you want. Dragon is more for you speak, it types. If your speech is limited it may have a problem understanding you. It is able to adapt a little but don't know if it will be enough.
 

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Thanks, and that means Vista Speech Recognition is the one, which will help me with speech? Buy a microphone and connect it up into USB, then VSR will come up and give some directions for me and I will go through with it to practice?

Thanks again.
 

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    Intel Core 2 Duo-3.00GHz
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    4.00 GB
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    NVIDIA Geforce GTX 285
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    450 GB
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    Logitech
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I think there is a program that uses your camera to lip read but haven't heard of one that will pick up sign language.

Dragon can learn if you are able to spend enough time with it.
It also has the advantage of having some regional accents available.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD
    1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp
    1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset.
    Only ever used a laptop.
    Also use USB Freeview TV Card
    Lenovo Docking Station
    External Speakers
    Other bits a pieces as needed
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