J-Say Voice Input-Output for Freedom Scientific JAWS

Visually impaired or blind people who needed to use voice recognition software to communicate with their computers can use J-Say from T&T Consultancy Ltd., which combines the Freedom Scientifics’ JAWS for Windows with ScanSoft’s Dragon Naturally Speaking.

J-Say extends JAWS for Windows to provide dictation and voice command and control features. Users of this innovative technology can talk to their computer using a natural voice and obtain verbal feedback. ScanSoft’s Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred is used as voice input component but it does not allow the user to create special voice-driven commands. J-Say therefore relies upon the JAWS scripting language to facilitate the range of features available within the product.

Currently the J-Say will function if all of the English versions of the products are installed according to Terry Clasper from T&T Consultancy Ltd. In addition, he explains the different versions of J-Say: “The standard version where the voice is used as an additional means of computer input and control, so with this product it is absolutely crucial that the user has a reasonable level of keyboard ability in order to make effective use of the product. However, for people who have limited or no keyboard skills whatsoever, for example people who have limited upper limb movement, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, the J-Say pro product exists. This product offers complete voice control of the computer with no requirement for keyboard use whatsoever.”

J-Say is very similar to the Nova-Link software that is used for Dolphins’ SuperNova and Hal software. Both J-Say and Nova-Link are presented on the CSUN 2005 in Los Angeles on March this year.

Source: T&T Consultancy Ltd