ChairSide Charting
Operating Systems
- Supported operating systems are the same as the Tracker System Requirements.
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later version. Users of Windows NT 4 with any version of the service packs require Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. Download the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Hardware Requirements
- Please refer to the Tracker Hardware Requirements.
- A microphone or some other sound input device to receive the sound is required for speech recognition. In general, the microphone should be a high quality device with noise filters built in. The speech recognition rate is directly related to the quality of the input. The recognition rate will be significantly lower or perhaps even unacceptable with a poor microphone.
Recommended Microphones for Speech Recognition:
For Speech Recognition with ChairSide Charting, we recommend a headset microphone. A headset mic provides not only speech recognition capabilities but also voice feedback to ensure that your readings are properly recorded. Below are some microphones that we have tested successfully and that we would recommend. If you have specific questions about headset microphones, please visit headsetexpress.ca for more details.
- Viking v10 USB Ultra Noise Canceling Headset Microphone. Exceptional Voice Recognition performance at a low cost. $165 each. For purchases of 3 or more the price is $140 each through The Bridge Network.
- Plantronics CS50 USB Wireless Headset We have tested this microphone and have been amazed with the results. If you need a wireless microphone we recommend this one. $390 each. For purchases of 3 or more the price is $340 each through The Bridge Network.
*Many clients have enquired about using a wireless Bluetooth microphone with ChairSide Charting because of their availability and low cost (usually around $100). We have tested a number of these devices and the results have fairly positive but not comparable to the microphones listed above. Bluetooth mics have been designed for use with wireless phones and as such are not optimized for speech recognition. One of the main problems with these devices is that they pick up a great deal of background noise which can compromise speech recognition accuracy.
If you choose a microphone that is not USB and connects directly to the sound card, please note that Creative © Sound Blaster Live is recommended in these cases. Please visit their web site at www.soundblaster.com/products/sblive. Not all sound cards or sound devices are supported by SAPI 5, even if the operating system supports them otherwise. On-board sound cards are not supported.
Hardware Requirements