Using Speech Recognition for RealTime Closed Captioning

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Using Speech Recognition for Real-Time Closed
Captioning

• Edward S. Rosenthal
• NGT, Inc.

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Introductions

• Edward S. Rosenthal, President and CEO,
• Next Generation Technologies, Inc.
• A diversified AT consultancy specializing in
  speech input and related PC access technologies.

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Common Features for Broadcast Use

• Wireless microphone (or handheld for ad hoc
  meetings)
• 2. Dragon profile (full or generic)
• 3. Pre-programming of Profile for contextual
  awareness

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Real Time Broadcast and Captioning

• The speaker needs to buy in
• Keep in mind there will be no spoken punctuation
  or formatting commands
• No capture of input for two-way discussion or
  questions from class or audience
• Signal and resulting transcription can be
  archived and cleaned up and posted

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Technique Using a Re-dictater

• Many methods, but primary concept is that a
  trained Dragon user listens to the instructor and
  re-dictates in real time to the users PC
• The redictation is broadcast directly to the
  users PC in realtime as they monitor the
  re-dictaters transcription.
• Can capture discussion and QA formats

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For Use in Ad Hoc Meetings

• Can use generic User profiles
• Provides instant access and hence inclusivity
• Pre-programming support can aid contextual
  awareness

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Lets do a quick demo and discuss
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How to Get More Information

• Send me e-mail edward_at_ngtvoice.com
• Visit our webpage ngtvoice.com/services/assistive/
  transcription.htm
• Arrange for a teleconference/remote session

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Contact Info

• Next Generation Technologies, Inc.
• 20006 Cedar Valley Rd. 101
• Lynnwood, Wa. 98036
• 425-744-1100 ext. 15
• www.ngtvoice.com
• edward_at_ngtvoice.com

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