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What's new in Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Version 9 - OVERVIEW
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the most accurate and full-featured Dragon
NaturallySpeaking ever released!
NOTE: Some features are only available in the Pro products
(Professional, Med and Legal)-- we have tried to indicate this fact with
(Pro-Med-Legal) , but please consult our
V9 product
line matrix for any questions.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: Supports Microsoft
Windows Vista®!
 | Nuance enhanced NaturallySpeaking V9 and has released
the V9.5 Service Pack to provide this compatibility. Note:
Nuance recommends increasing the minimum memory for Windows Vista® PCs to
1GB (up from 512MB) and, of course, more is recommended to handle the
simultaneous running of your applications with NaturallySpeaking.
See the Nuance
Vista Compatibility web page for more info. |
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: Unprecedented Speech Recognition Accuracy
Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9
is up to 20% more accurate than Version 8.
| Expanded
language models and improved acoustic training techniques deliver the
largest accuracy increase of any release in the history of Dragon
NaturallySpeaking.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 contains two new technical innovations that
improve upon the core speech recognition accuracy. The two innovations
are:
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PelAudio
Acoustic Scale Score (PASS)-
PASS represents the latest evolution of Dragon’s patented approach to
speaker-dependent speech recognition. The implementation of PASS in
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 involves taking a given phonetic element
(“Pel”) and applying a series of complex statistical and algorithm
transformations to create a per phonetic element PASS score that can
then be used to develop higher accuracy results with greater confidence. |
| SilentAdapt:
SilentAdapt further improves speech recognition accuracy in Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 by providing continuous acoustic adaptation without
user intervention. The result is much improved accuracy and a simpler
user experience as changes and modifications in acoustics are factored
into the user’s profile transparently. |
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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: No Speaker Enrollment Required
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microphone) new users can use Dragon NaturallySpeaking without reading the
“enrollment scripts”. This new feature will facilitate quick use of
the product, when time is constrained, such as when new users are
participating in training. However, it is still recommended that
users read an enrollment script for highest accuracy. |
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: Supports Enterprise Wide Deployments
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 supports Citrix environments, enabling users to
dictate from workstations that do not have Dragon NaturallySpeaking
installed. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 makes your unique user speech profile available
anywhere on the network, and automatically synchronizes updates and
adaptations centrally. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 includes improved administrative tools that simplify
administrators’ ability to manage vocabularies and custom commands among a
community of users. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 comes with an all-new “IT Users Guide” which helps IT
professionals deploy Dragon NaturallySpeaking across distributed
environments. |
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: The Easiest Dragon NaturallySpeaking to Use
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 comes with a complete set of new on-screen tutorials
that simplify the training process, so you can be an expert Dragon
NaturallySpeaking user right away. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 offers new “out of the box” support for non-standard
editing controls, which enables complete Dragon functionality, such as
“select and say” in many more applications. New supported edit
controls include Borland’s Tmemo, Tedit & TRichEdit controls as well as TE
Edit from SubSystems and TX Text from TX Text Control. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 includes a new indicator that lets you know when you
have “Select and Say” functionality available. |
| The Dragon
NaturallySpeaking Command Browser is faster and easier to use than ever
before. |
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: AutoTranscribe Folder
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 includes an option to create a desktop folder to place
digital dictations from a handheld device and have them transcribed
automatically, thereby streamlining dictation workflow.
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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: Support for New Wireless Input Devices,
Including Bluetooth
| With Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9, you can use a Bluetooth microphone as an input
device, meaning you are no longer tethered to your PC. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 also supports handheld digital recorders and other
PDAs that record in .wma, .mp3, way and .dss formats for deferred
transcription. For a full list of approved devices, contact us. |
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9: Supporting Your Favorite Applications
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 supports most current releases of Windows, Office,
Internet Explorer, Word Perfect, AOL and, with this release, support has
been added for Mozilla FireFox and Thunderbird. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9 includes a new “Voice Notations” feature for Microsoft
Word, which allows users to include un-transcribed instructions for third
party editors. |
| Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 9.5 supports Microsoft Windows Vista. See our
first bullet above for more info! |
Got a few minutes and want to
really see what the new features are about? Keep reading or
click here to jump down the page to our
What's new in Dragon
NaturallySpeaking Version 9 DETAIL section with screen images
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System
Recommendations for NaturallySpeaking Version 9
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Processor:
Recommend 2GHz+ or equivalent.
(Absolute minimum is Intel Pentium®4 /1 GHz
processor (or equivalent AMD processor))
Faster processors will yield faster performance! |
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Memory: Recommend 1GB RAM or more, depending on your
desired applications. (Absolute minimum is 512MB)
For Windows Vista, Nuance has increased the "minimum" to 1GB.
Examine your work to determine the memory requirements of all programs you
need to run simultaneously. |
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Hard Disk Space: 1
GB free hard disk space minimum up to 2.5GB (if load all medical
vocabularies). Space needed can increase based on number of users and
number of vocabularies per user. |
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Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® Vista
(32-bit versions), Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP1
or higher) Home and Professional, 2000 (SP4 or higher)
Note, you must have the NaturallySpeaking 9.5 service pack for Vista
compatibility. |
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Audio System: Creative®
Sound Blaster® 16 or equivalent sound card capable of 16-bit recording (to
plug microphone into) or USB microphone (purchased separately) |
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Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5 or
higher to support online help (free download available at
www.microsoft.com) |
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CD-ROM drive (required for
installation) or your install will need to be copied to network drive or
USB drive |
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Speakers (required for hearing
tutorial, playback of recorded speech and text to speech features) |
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A web connection is required for
activation |
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For Citrix deployment system
requirements, please contact Image Management, LLC.
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Certified Microphone. A noise-canceling headset
microphone is included with each full copy of NaturallySpeaking
but may desire different style/connectivity microphones or extra microphones
for use with additional PCs. An UPGRADE does not
include a microphone, because it is assumed the dictator is using the
microphone from their original purchase. Other/additional
microphone options are
available.
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Attaching a recorder (purchased
separately) will require a port (USB, serial, etc. depending on the
model.)
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Features from previous versions --
also in NaturallySpeaking V9
Just in case you have not already upgraded to Dragon NaturallySpeaking®
version 8, you may be interested in reading the features that have been
added in version 8 and previous versions. Of course,
features of previous versions are incorporated in the current version of
NaturallySpeaking. Please see our
History of
Features in Previous NaturallySpeaking Versions document.
What comes with the product?
The product includes: software on CD-ROM and documentation.
(Because this is an upgrade, there is no microphone. If you would like
a new microphone, check out our microphones
page!)
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While you are upgrading to the current version,
would you like to upgrade to the Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Solution Series!
There is an upgrade path for you!
Are you a power user? Are you in the legal or medical
professions? Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Preferred is the entry
point of the NaturallySpeaking® business user product family.
UPGRADE to the NaturallySpeaking Solution Series for all the benefits of the
Preferred Edition plus:
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Advanced command capability so you can create commands to perform series of
steps to streamline your workflow
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Ability to create multiple vocabularies
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Save dictation for your own later review/editing or for proof-reading by
support staff or a transcriptionist
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Specialized vocabulary and language models for your profession
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Read on for more information about the Solution Series or go to our
upgrade page to order!
How Do the Dragon
NaturallySpeaking® Solution Series (Professional, Medical and Legal)
Products Differ from Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred?
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional has extensive
customization and deployment capabilities that enable busy professionals
to get more done in less time without changing their workflow. Exclusive
features include:
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*NEW* Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 makes your user profile
available anywhere on the network, and automatically synchronizes updates
and adaptations centrally. |
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*NEW* Smart Text & Graphics Shortcuts allow you to
instantly define the variable values in any boilerplate text, or have
Dragon NaturallySpeaking prompt you with variable value choices. |
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*IMPROVED* Tools for network management: Manage user
profiles, vocabularies and installations of Dragon NaturallySpeaking over
a network. |
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*NEW* Smart Commands allow you to change the meaning of a
command depending on the location of the cursor. |
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Dictate using cordless and array microphones: ScanSoft has
certified several wireless and array microphones for use with Dragon
NaturallySpeaking 8. |
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Record and recall your actions: Use the Macro Recorder to
record a series of mouse movements, clicks, and/or keystrokes and recall
the actions using a single voice command. |
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Automate routine tasks: Use Step-by-Step scripting to
create voice commands one step at a time, even if you are not a
programmer. |
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Speech-enable forms and applications: Use the Advanced
Scripting (Microsoft® VBA-compatible Advanced Scripting) Tool to make
forms and applications that can be navigated by voice. |
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Save your dictation in Microsoft® Word, Corel® WordPerfect®
or the DragonPad for outside transcription or correction at a later time. |
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Work in Lotus Notes®: Natural Commands allow you to edit,
navigate, and send e-mail more easily in Lotus Notes. |
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Give commands naturally: Use additional built-in Natural
Language Commands for Microsoft® Word, Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft®
Excel, Microsoft® Outlook™, Microsoft® PowerPoint®, and Microsoft®
InfoPath™. |
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Section 508 Certified: Only Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8
Professional, Medical and Legal are certified for use by people with
disabilities according to the rigorous standard required by the federal
government. |
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Use DNS Administrator to manage vocabularies and commands
from a central network location. |
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Use multiple, custom vocabularies: Create your own
vocabularies or import third-party vocabularies for your specialty. The
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Legal and Dragon NaturallySpeaking Medical
products include built-in, industry-specific specialty vocabularies. |
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Save your dictation for outside transcription: Dictate into
Dragon NaturallySpeaking software using Microsoft® Word or Corel®
WordPerfect® and someone else can transcribe your document using the
software. |
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Work in Lotus Notes®, Microsoft® PowerPoint®, and Microsoft
Outlook®: Use built-in commands, including Select-and-Say™ editing, to
work faster in these applications. |
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Import and export custom commands. Share custom
commands with your co-workers. |
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Medical & Legal Solutions Editions. Pre-configured
medical and legal editions are available with specialized vocabularies |
Consider upgrading
to the NaturallySpeaking Solution Series!
HOW TO ORDER!
ScanSoft Dragon NaturallySpeaking® VERSION 9 UPGRADES will be shipping soon!
Pre-Order Now!
Do you need to order one of the NaturallySpeaking Full Products (Not just an
Upgrade)? Click here to
Order
NaturallySpeaking Full Products OR...
CLICK HERE TO
ORDER A NATURALLYSPEAKING UPGRADE NOW!
Note regarding Pricing: We believe we have competitive
prices. Call/email
to let us price-match any price you find.
Do you need a full version of the product or would you like to read the
whole product write-up for a particular edition? See our
Speech Recognition Overview Page!
Services Info
IMAGE Management, LLC has been selling and supporting speech recognition
since 1993! We are a Nuance Gold Certified Partner and Nuance
Certified Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Instructors representing the
Dragon NaturallySpeaking® product line and related products.
We offer Pre-Sales and Post-Sales
Speech Recognition Online Support
Do you need assistance with the product? We offer
Speech Recognition
Services.
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