Let your computer listen to you.
When thinking of voice recognition software, many people think of those Startrek-like computers that are able to understand what one is telling them without any difficulties. Many people don’t even know that a computer can understand their voice. And among those that heard of this feature, there are many that underestimate the difficulties that are connected with recognizing the computer user’s voice. One thing is clear. Computer can nowadays already much more than just typing a dictated text. The possibilities are manifold. For example, voice recognition makes the computer accessible for disabled people. Nowadays, one can even think about using voice recognition and text speech system in combination to allow sightless people using the computer to enrich their every-day life. In addition, voice recognition gives the computer a human touch that helps people to get used to it more quickly. Many mobile phones and car navigation systems can already be used completely by voice commands.