A.I. & Speech Recognition
What Role Does an Acoustic Model Play in Speech Recognition?
Automatic speech recognition systems are complex pieces of technical machinery that take audio clips of human speech and translate them into written text. This is usually for purposes such as closed captioning a video or…
Read MoreWhat is Natural Language Processing Technology?
Have you ever asked Siri or Alexa for a traffic update before your morning commute and marveled both at the accuracy of the answer and how articulately it was delivered? Thanks to the power of…
Read MoreThe Importance of Proper Punctuation in Accuracy of Speech Recognition Technology
Before you read any further, take a look at the last chapter of Ulysses by James Joyce. If you didn’t know already, now you really see the difference that punctuation—or a complete lack of it—can…
Read MoreWhat Is a Language Model Is Used in Speech Recognition?
Whether it’s made of clay or code, a model is a representation. Models help us to understand the world by stripping away the unnecessary or the circumstantial, enabling us to look more closely and clearly…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Automatic Speech Recognition Transcription Models
Automatic speech recognition, which involves using a computer to transcribe human speech, has always been a classic problem in technology. Classically it fell within the domain of signal processing, but today state-of-the-art methods utilize machine…
Read MoreSpeech Recognition Trends to Watch: 3 Use Cases
Advances in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology are fueling a new wave of innovation, especially when it comes to the ways that we interact with the digital. Voice is natural. It’s intuitive, frictionless, and more…
Read MoreHow to Decide if You Need Human or Automatic Transcription
It goes without saying that having accurate transcriptions is pretty important — but how accurate is accurate enough? Furthermore, how can you determine just how accurate the text transcriptions of your audio files or videos…
Read MoreBuilding a Speech Recognition System vs. Buying or Using an API
If your company operates in a domain that requires frequent speech to text transcriptions, you’re probably wondering whether there’s a long term payoff in building your own automated speech recognition system (ASR) vs. buying on-demand…
Read MoreSpeech Recognition Trends to Watch: Responsible AI
Gazing at the horizon, there’s no shortage of excitement in technology: the promise of a more interconnected world, greater opportunities, and the sheer wonder of what’s going to be possible next. There’s no single force…
Read MoreWhat Is a Live Streaming Speech Recognition API & Why Use It?
Standard speech recognition services are perfect when you need to caption occasional videos or audio recordings. But for some needs, access to the underlying technology that powers these services can take your business further. This…
Read MoreDragon Speech Recognition vs. Rev Speech-to-Text Services
Nuance Communications are famous for their Dragon speech recognition products. They have a dizzying range for different industries and applications. All use an AI-based algorithm, they refer to it as ‘Deep Learning’ in their marketing…
Read MoreWhat is Automatic Speech Recognition Deep Learning?
A common piece of wisdom says that great art is a mirror held up to nature, and we see this truth just as plainly in technological advances as we do in the fine arts. From…
Read MoreExploring Your Speech-to-text Options: Advantages and Disadvantages of Speech Recognition Software
Productivity-minded managers always look for ways to improve speed and accuracy throughout their organizations. To truly optimize workflow, all elements must be in sync. Success promises time savings, employee satisfaction and enhanced profitability. Quality speech-to-text…
Read MoreRev Launches Tools to Improve Automatic Speech Recognition Benchmarking
When it comes to automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology, accuracy is everything. If your ASR system’s output is riddled with errors, there’s a good chance that potential customers will seek out a different vendor. But…
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