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To: S. maltophilia who wrote (40027)	12/19/1998 10:27:00 AM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 132070

It would be nice if they could develop something that would really work as a dictation system, as Earlie suggested. I wish I could just tell my computer verbally to call up my letter head, address the letter to someone just by saying the name, then I could dictate the letter, tell the computer to print it, and print an envelope, too. The computer is powerful enough, the software isn't, so I do all these tasks manually. It's a heck of a lot better than a typewriter, I admit, but primitive compared to what I just described. Also, I am a very fast typist, but I am having wrist problems. I played with a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard, and it was just as rigid and inflexible as the regular keyboard. I need to keep looking. So there will be a market for voice recognition. Also, there are potential applications for people engaged in active work, e.g., pilots, cops, health care workers, etc.

To: S. maltophilia who wrote (40027)	12/19/1998 8:10:00 PM
From: Earlie	Respond to of 132070

Khalil: Good comments. Best, Earlie

To: S. maltophilia who wrote (40027)	12/19/1998 10:58:00 PM
From: Shane M	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

>>IMO, there will be a niche market for voice/dictation systems, but no more than that.<< For communicating with your car voice recognition will be needed. Given the time people spend in the car I think there's an opportunity here. As I'm driving home I'd love to be able to say "car, check my e-mail". And have the car dictate my messages. I say "delete" or "next" or "respond" and it moves on. This could be a real time saver should wireless internet connections become standard. Shane