Voice-activated macros

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Dave

I have written some macros that I invoke orally--works
great, using a microphone and Word 2002. Problem is, other
commands tend to execute automatically--commands I don't
want (and don't say). It's usually the drop down
menus. "File" drops down quite a bit, as do some of the
others. Occasionally I'll go 10 minutes without an
annoying command executing; other times, something happens
every few seconds. It's as if the computer is haunted.

I've adjusted the microphone (control panel, speech,
settings), but that doesn't seem to have any effect.

Any ideas??

Dave L.
 
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Dave

Once you have enable Speech Recognition, any extraneous noise will trigger
off odd actions. Noise from modems is a common problem, but the most common
problem is a poor quality microphone picking up erroneous noises. This is
especially important on a laptop where a USB Digital mic is almost
obligatory! Logitech make a good entry-level digital mic and Sony make some
superb quality mics - but they are pricey.



: I have written some macros that I invoke orally--works
: great, using a microphone and Word 2002. Problem is, other
: commands tend to execute automatically--commands I don't
: want (and don't say). It's usually the drop down
: menus. "File" drops down quite a bit, as do some of the
: others. Occasionally I'll go 10 minutes without an
: annoying command executing; other times, something happens
: every few seconds. It's as if the computer is haunted.
:
: I've adjusted the microphone (control panel, speech,
: settings), but that doesn't seem to have any effect.
:
: Any ideas??
:
: Dave L.
 
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Dave

I tried 2 different Logitech mics (designed for use with
PlayStation2)--the first one was doing very well for 2
days. Then, the menus starting dropping down again, making
it impossible to continue. I'd be happy to buy a better
mic though I'd have to order it online (we don't have much
variety here on Maui). A more sensitive mic will just pick
up more extraneous noise, though, and that won't solve the
problem, will it?

In any case, I'll try to order a digital Sony uSB mic if
you think it will help (is that all the info I need to
start searching?)

You said the modem also produces noise. Do you mean random
static noise internally? Or audible noise externally? In
either case, how can I work around it? I'm using a PCS2200
cable modem.

I noticed that the Recognition Profile Setting (under
Speech Properties) on the control panel doesn't really
make a difference. That is, when I change the
Pronunciation Sensitivity from low to high or vice versa,
I notice no difference in the response to my voice
commands. Is that normal?

Thanks for your help! (Wow, this is beginning to take a
lot of time and $$ to solve--is that normal?)

Dave
 
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