Has any body heard of CPC-500 (see below)? How accurate is the
transcription? They say it's portable between classes, but since the
instructor needs to spend time training the software to recognize their
speech, how portable or flexible is it really? If anyone has experience with
this or similar system, I'd be interested to know how well it works in
actuality.

Tracy Scharn
NCDE Project Coordinator
Mobility International USA
National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange

-----Original Message-----
From: Sidney Hoffman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 9:29 AM
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   Subject: Automatic Speech to Text Classroom Captioning System


Realtime Captioning Using Speech Recognition Technology!

A realtime closed captioning system based on speech recognition technology
is now available from CPC. By automatically transforming speech into
captions, it provides a cost-effective way to meet the classroom needs of
hard-of-hearing students. It is available as a complete system, or as
software alone.

The CPC-500 helps you comply with the ADA and Section 508 regulations. The
system typically pays for itself in less than a semester by eliminating sign
language interpreter and stenotypist costs; and also eliminates scheduling
problems associated with these services.

For a complete description of its features and how it works, click on
http://www.cpcweb.com/Captioning/cap_500.htm

For pricing information, click on
http://www.cpcweb.com/Captioning/cap_500p.doc


Sidney Hoffman
CPC

1010 Rockville Pike #306
Rockville, MD 20852

301-738-8487
800-977-6678
FAX 301-738-8488

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