Everything about Speech-to-text Reporter totally explained
This article is about Speech-to-Text Reporters who are human beings reproducing speech into a text format onto a computer screen at verbatim speeds (200 wpm +
) for deaf or hard of hearing people to read. It isn't about speech recognition or predictive text which are computer systems.
A
Speech-to-Text Reporter (STTR) listens to what is being said and inputs it, word for word, onto an electronic shorthand keyboard which is linked to their laptop. There are two types of keyboard used in the UK, the
Palantype system and the
Stenograph system. Unlike a
QWERTY keyboard not every letter in a word is pressed, but several keys will be pressed at once which represent whole words, phrases or shortforms. Specially designed
software will then convert these
phonetic chords back into English which can then be displayed for someone to read The text is displayed either on the screen of a laptop for a sole user, or projected onto a large screen or a series of
plasma screens for a larger number of users. An STTR produces a
verbatim account of what is said at speeds in excess of 200 words per minute and also gives extra information, such as this is to denote relevant events.
History
Many STTRs began their working lives in the Courts and were known as
Court Reporters where the system was used to record proceedings and provide transcripts when requested. The skills developed in this area have also made them invaluable in the field of communication with D/deaf people, as they're used to producing work with an extremely high degree of accuracy and acting with complete discretion at all times. An STTR expects to reach consistent levels of accuracy of 98% and above.
Training
In order to become an STTR one needs extensive training, typically two years, on one of the specially designed keyboards (
Palantype/
Stenograph) and the associated software, plus at least a further two years of practice, building up speed, accuracy, dictionary/vocabulary and gaining experience. Only then are you ready to undertake the Unitised CACDP Examinations and become a member of the CACDP Register which will confirm that you've reached the required minimum standard. The majority of Registered STTRs are also Members of the Association of Verbatim Speech-to-Text Reporters.
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