ATLANTA — Philips Speech Processing, a leading manufacturer of mobile and stationary dictation systems, recently announced that its third-generation SpeechMike (SpeechMike III) dictation microphone has been recognized by Nuance Communications for its compatibility and superior performance and quality with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 speech recognition software. Nuance Communications, a leading supplier of speech solutions, awarded the SpeechMike III with five dragons – the highest possible accolade for speech recognition compatibility.
“We are honored to be recognized for our newest SpeechMike recording device’s ability to deliver accurate speech recognition results,” said Gerhard Podhradsky, Director Program Management & Innovation Site Speech Processing at Philips. “We constantly work at improving the accuracy of speech recognition results and delivering enhanced workflow solutions, so that users of our solutions see the best results in any setting.”
SpeechMike III is the latest in the line of stationary audio recording devices and is equipped with noise reduction technology which results in a distinct improvement in accuracy when used with voice recognition systems. This technology makes it well suited for use in busy environments and for authors or transcriptionists who desire crystal-clear sound quality.
This version of the device also has an improved design, reflecting state-of-the-art ergonomics, including a slimmer design than its predecessor, a symmetrical layout for ease-of-use for both right- and left-handed users, and an antimicrobial surface for safe and sanitary handling. The new button layout with bigger dictation function buttons enables simple push-to-dictate operation with minimal thumb movements and a clickable trackball makes mouse functioning easier.
SpeechMike III is available in two versions – push buttons or slide switch to control dictation functions. All designs are also available with a barcode scanner, so information can be read directly from patient or client files and assigned with precision to the relevant file.
About Philips Speech Processing
For more than 50 years Philips Speech Processing has been the driving force in delivering dictation and speech technologies to users around the world. With its headquarters and production centre located in Vienna, Austria, Philips Speech Processing is the world’s market leader in professional digital and analogue dictation solutions. From office-based desktop dictation to mobile dictation, from conference recording to entire workflow solutions with the SpeechExec software family, our products support every imaginable scenario. Revolutionary digital dictation products, such as the SpeechMike, the Digital Pocket Memo with Voice Commands, the Barcode Module and the LAN Docking Station are helping professionals to work more efficiently every day, in the easiest possible manner, entirely in keeping with Philips ‘sense and simplicity’ philosophy. For more information, visit: www.philips.com/dictation.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity”. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 116,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 23 billion in 2009, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.