Jeremy Gutsche — March 18, 2006 — Tech
References: gizmodo
IBM's new audio recorder is a step above anything you've seen before. It records everything digitally, and then encodes it into text using buit-in voice recognition software. You can then search by time or keyword to skip to your favourite parts. Want more? It has a finger print reader.
Implications - One of the problems with traditional audio recording devices is that they produce recordings that can't be searched as effortlessly as a document can. This handy device is a smart workaround to this problem, and as such, would be greatly appreciated by a large number of consumers. Whether used in a business meeting or at a school lecture, this is an invaluable tool.
Implications - One of the problems with traditional audio recording devices is that they produce recordings that can't be searched as effortlessly as a document can. This handy device is a smart workaround to this problem, and as such, would be greatly appreciated by a large number of consumers. Whether used in a business meeting or at a school lecture, this is an invaluable tool.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Audio Recording - The advancement of digital audio recording technology allows for easy searching and indexing of recorded content.
2. Voice Recognition Software - The integration of voice recognition software in audio recorders enables automated transcription and text encoding.
3. Enhanced Search Functionality - Audio recorders with keyword-based and time-based search capabilities provide efficient access to specific content.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can benefit from developing and improving digital audio recording devices with advanced search functionalities.
2. Education - The education industry can incorporate voice recognition audio recorders to enhance note-taking and facilitate reviewing of lecture recordings.
3. Business Solutions - The business solutions industry can leverage audio recorders with built-in voice recognition software and efficient search functions for improving meetings and documentation.
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