SpeechControl Hotfix for Mac When Dragon® for Mac v5 was first released, there was a compatibility issue between Philips® SpeechControl for Mac® and Dragon that disabled the SpeechMike buttons for use in that application. The previous workaround was to use keyboard mode to perform limited functions. Philips has now released a hotfix for Dragon for…
Philips and the Mac OS If you’re familiar with the Windows implementation of Philips’ professional documentation and workflow software, SpeechExec Pro, you know that the application is replete with configurations and customizations, and supports both normal and complex documentation workflows. Unfortunately, that is not the case with the Mac edition of the software. Using SpeechExec for…
Comparing SpeechLive Security to the Dictation Hub Question: What’s the difference between Philips SpeechLive and the Dictation Hub, with regard to encryption? Answer: There is no difference when files are uploaded to either the Dictation Hub or SpeechLive solutions; both use HTTPS protocol. The similarities end there, though. In order to keep your files…
Scenario: I created 3 different files using the Philips® Voice Recorder app on my smartphone, and I want to send them to my Mac®, via the Philips Dictation Hub. They are formatted as WAV, DSS and MP3 files. When I tested these dictations in Philips SpeechExec for Mac, though, none of them can be used. Question:…
Recovering Deleted SpeechLive Files Question: Can audio files be restored after being deleted within Philips® SpeechLive®? Answer: Yes How It Works: SpeechLive administrators have the ability to log into their SpeechLive account and search for dictations. This search includes deleted files, for up to 30 days. Go to Workflow > Usage Overview Enter at…
Using a SpeechMike With Dragon for Mac In this post, we’re going to provide a brief walkthrough of setup and usage best practices for healthcare professionals working with the Philips® SpeechMike and Dragon® Dictate Medical for Mac®. To prepare the way, let’s check out the software and hardware we’re working with. Philips SpeechMike Premium…
How much does the Philips Remote Device Manager cost? The Philips® LFH7470 Remote Device Manager software will configure up to 10 devices for free. If you have more than 10 Philips devices, including Digital Pocket Memo recorders and SpeechMikes, a license must be purchased. Once you have a license, you can configure an unlimited number…
What Is Keyboard Mode? As you already know, your Philips SpeechMike Premium is replete with customizable buttons. Pair that with SpeechControl, the Philips application that allows you to manage those customizations, and you have a powerful tool for activating necessary application features when dictating. Philips developed Keyboard Mode as a special state in which the…
What Is SpeechLive? The Philips SpeechLive service is, essentially, a web-based management system for dictation storage, playback, and delivery. It can be used in a number of ways, many of which we will cover in this post. Perhaps the most relevant fact is that SpeechLive was designed to work with SpeechExec Pro (SEP), as well…
Voice Recorders Pair Well With Dragon So, you’re considering using digital voice recorders with Dragon® Medical Practice Edition 2? Excellent choice. Physicians who want to be able to dictate on the move find that handheld recorders are perfect for untethered, flexible, efficient dictation. Getting that dictation transcribed quickly and cost-effectively doesn’t have to be an…