I use a speech to text program called Dragon Dictation. I can use it for mouse clicks, but I have to say the word 'mouse click' or 'mouse triple click' which becomes very annoying after a while, I would like to just say click or triple. Click on the Ease of Access settings, the click the Speech menu option. Make sure that the toggle button for Speech Recognition is turned on. Press the Windows key + H to start using the dictation app. Once the tool is turned on, use your voice to 'type' and format your document. I use a speech to text program called Dragon Dictation. I can use it for mouse clicks, but I have to say the word 'mouse click' or 'mouse triple click' which becomes very annoying after a while, I would like to just say click or triple. Select VMware Fusion Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse. Select a profile to use from the Keyboard & Mouse Profile drop-down menu. Click Mac Host Shortcuts to go to the Mac Host Shortcuts pane. Make note of how your virtual machine maps the Command key to the Windows key. Assign a hot key to start dictation in the virtual machine. Click on the Commands button. Next, add your command in the When I say box. By default, this command is usable across all apps. To restrict the command to only one app, click on the White Using pull-down menu. Choose the app you'd like to use with your custom command. Choose how this command is Performed from the pull-down menu.
This chapter describes how to use the SpeechMike with Philips SpeechExec dictation software. If the SpeechMike is used with thirdparty software other than Philips SpeechExec, some features may not be present or function differently. For detailed information, refer to the documentation delivered with the software.
- The dictation microphone must be connected to the computer with the USB cable.
- Start SpeechExec dictation software.
- Press the g Record key to create a new recording and enter Record standby mode.
- The recorder window is displayed.
- The record indicator light flashes red (in overwrite mode) or green (in insert mode).
- Press the e key and start speaking.
- The record indicator light glows in red (in overwrite mode) or green (in insert mode) while recording.
- For short pauses, press the e key. To continue recording, press the e key again.
- To stop recording, press the g Record key.
- Press the • EOL/• • PRIO key to mark the recording as finished.
- The dictation file is moved to the Finished dictations folder.
- The recorder window closes and the work list window is displayed.
- To assign priority status to the recording, press the • EOL/• • PRIO key again within half a second.
Note
For best results, speak clearly and keep the microphone about 10 to 15 centimeters (4 to 6 inches) away from your mouth.
- Press the scan button and scan the barcode. When a barcode is recognized, the SpeechMike will beep and the barcode information is inserted into the currently active application as if the barcode number is typed in digit by digit.
Note
The barcode scanner allows barcode scanning from a distance of up to 60 cm / 23 inches.
Use the Device Control Center software to customize the SpeechMike to suit individual user needs.
The software allows to assign different functions to each key, enable or disable certain features and also to start and control applications with the SpeechMike.
- The dictation microphone must be connected to the computer with the USB cable.
- Download and install the latest version of SpeechControl (Philips Device Control Center) from https://www.dictation.philips.com/speechcontrol.
- If the option to start the Device Control Center automatically was selected during installation, open the program by clicking the icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar.To manually start the program, open the Windows start menu in Windows and select Philips Speech Control > Philips Device Control Center.The current settings are automatically downloaded from the connected SpeechMike.
- On the Device tab, configure device settings and select the function to be assigned to each key.
- Click the Upload button to save the new settings.
Note
The SpeechMike can be reset to its factory default configuration by clicking the Defaults button. Click the Upload button to save the default settings.
Tip
- To test settings and key functions, use the Device test section on the Device tab.
- Press and hold the left and right mouse button on the SpeechMike simultaneously until the LEDs flash to activate and deactivate all mouse functions.
The Device Control Center software allows to start and control other applications with the keys on the SpeechMike.
The Device Control Center software includes pre-installed profiles that make the SpeechMike ready for immediate operation with Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software and Microsoft Powerpoint. Additional profiles for other applications can be programmed.
- Download and install the latest version of SpeechControl (Philips Device Control Center) from https://www.dictation.philips.com/speechcontrol.
- If the option to start the Device Control Center automatically was selected during installation, the application icon appears in the notification area of the Windows task bar.To manually start the program, open the Windows start menu in Windows and select Philips Speech Control > Philips Device Control Center.
- Right-click on the application icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar and verify that Acitvate application control is enabled. If the option is disabled, the configured settings and buttons will not function for any of the target applications.
Note
Exit Philips SpeechExec software when using application shortcuts to prevent unintentional recording when controlling other applications.
The default profile is applied automatically when there is no profile assigned to an application in focus. This profile is set up to control Dragon NaturallySpeaking with your SpeechMike. The following settings are defined:
SpeechMike key | Assigned shortcut |
---|---|
g Record | Record (push to dictate) |
e Play/Stop | Play from cursor position |
V Rewind | Move cursor backwards |
W Fast forward | Move cursor forwards |
• EOL/•• PRIO | Mark backwards |
INS/OVR | Open correction window |
Use this profile to control Powerpoint presentations with the SpeechMike. The following settings are defined:
SpeechMike key | Assigned shortcut |
---|---|
g Record | Black screen |
e Play/Stop | White Screen |
V Rewind | Go to previous slide |
W Fast forward | Go to next slide |
• EOL/•• PRIO | End slide show |
INS/OVR | Show/hide cursor |
Note
Philips cannot guarantee the proper function of all assigned shortcuts, since shortcuts can differ among versions and languages.
It is possible to program shortcuts for other applications to control application functions with the keys of the SpeechMike.
- The dictation microphone must be connected to the computer with the USB cable.
- Download and install the latest version of SpeechControl (Philips Device Control Center) from https://www.dictation.philips.com/speechcontrol.
- If the option to start the Device Control Center automatically was selected during installation, open the program by clicking the icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar.To manually start the program, open the Windows start menu in Windows and select Philips Speech Control > Philips Device Control Center.
- On the tab Application control, click the Add button to create a new profile.
- Browse and select the application executable and click on Open. A profile for the selected application will be added to the list of profiles.
Note
Exit the target application during configuration. Open the application when the device configuration settings are saved. - Select a button from the button column and click the icon to assign a shortcut. You can assign different shortcuts for pressing and releasing a key.The shortcut editor window is displayed.
- Enter name for the shortcut and click the Add button to add an operation for the shortcut. The following options are available:
- Hotkey: Assign a keyboard shortcut
- Text: Enter the text to be inserted when a key on the SpeechMike is pressed
- Start application: Start an application by pressing a key on the SpeechMike
- Mouse button
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking command
- Delay
- You can add one operation or a sequence of operations for every shortcut.
- Click the Finish button to save the new settings.
Note
The Device Control Center cannot be used to program application shortcuts for Philips SpeechExec software. Shortcuts for Philips SpeechExec can be configured in the General settings menu of SpeechExec. See the SpeechExec application help for more information.
Tip
Application control configuration settings can be saved into files and imported later to apply the same configuration settings to several devices.
The SpeechMike features an integrated motion sensor that detects when the device is put on the table and is being picked up again. The motion sensor can mute and unmute the microphone automatically or custom functions can be programmed, e.g., to pause and to continue recording. Use the Device Control Center software to enable automatic muting of the microphone (Device > Advanced settings > Microphone motion control) or to program custom functions (Application control tab).
Tip
Press and hold the F2 and F4 keys on the SpeechMike simultaneously until the record indicator light flashes to activate and deactivate the automatic muting of the microphone using the motion sensor.
Your device is controlled by an internal program called firmware. As a part of ongoing product maintenance, the firmware is upgraded and errors are corrected.
It is possible that a newer version (an ‘update’) of the firmware has been released since you purchased the device. In this case, you can easily update your device to the latest version.
- Download the firmware update for your SpeechMike model from www.philips.com/dictation.
- The dictation microphone must be connected to the computer with the USB cable.
- Download and install the latest version of SpeechControl (Philips Device Control Center) from https://www.dictation.philips.com/speechcontrol.
- If the option to start the Device Control Center automatically was selected during installation, open the program by clicking the icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar.To manually start the program, open the Windows start menu in Windows and select Philips Speech Control > Philips Device Control Center.
- On the Device tab, click on Firmware update.
- Click the Import button and select the folder with the firmware files to be imported.
- Click the Upgrade button to install the new firmware.
- The firmware upgrade takes about 30 seconds.
- During firmware upgrade the indicator lights of the SpeechMike will be flashing.
Caution
Do not disconnect the dictation microphone from the computer during firmware upgrade. This might damage your product.
The SpeechMike barcode scanner is preconfigured with the keyboard language US English and the suffix “carriage return” (CR). Before using the barcode scanner for the first time, it is necessary to adapt it to your local keyboard language:
- Download the installation package from: https://www.dictation.philips.com/speechcontrol
- Unzip the file and navigate to
Tools
>Barcode Configuration
in the unzipped files. - To change the scanner configuration, start the application
Barcodeconfig.exe
.
For information about customizing the barcode module, refer to the Barcode Scanner configuration guide.
The Software presented here is a small Mac Automation Utility. You do not need to know programming in order to use it. There is no need to have knowledge of complex scripting or anything else. This Mac Auto Clicker allows you to script Mouse Clicks. There are configurable Keyboard Shortcuts available in the software which can be of help when creating an automated script with selected Mouse Actions.
How To Download and Install Mac Auto Mouse Click
In order to try out this Mouse Automation Software for Mac, you would need a Mac with minimum version of 10.6, or in other words, you must have Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Lion or Mac OS X Mountain Lion, OS X Mavericks, OS X Yosemite, OS X El Capitan, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave.
Once your Mac fulfills the above installation requirement of having a Mac of version Mac OS X or newer version, you are ready to go. Download trial version of Mac Auto Mouse Click by either clicking on the download link mentioned in this sentence or right click on the Download link and click on save target.
Double Click on the downloaded zip file to extract the software installer package. Launch the Mac Auto Mouse Click package and follow onscreen prompts to install Mac Auto Mouse Click on your Mac OS X.
Video Tutorial of Mac Auto Mouse Click
A Video Tutorial of this Macintosh Software Application will popup after the installation is complete. You can Download or Watch a Video Tutorial of this Macintosh Automation Utility right Now. This Video Tutorial of the Software has been recorded on Macintosh Mountain Lion (Mac OSX Version 10.8.2) and apart from the Installation instructions, the same procedure applies to other Mac OSX versions such as 10.7, 10.6, etc. This Video Tutorial Display How you can Automate Left Mouse Click and Typing on your Macintosh.
Launch Mac Auto Mouse Click
Once the Installation is complete, open up Finder and Navigate to the Applications Folder. In the Applications folder, you will find an icon with the name Auto Mouse Click. Double Click on the Auto Mouse Click icon to launch it. You can optionally right click on the software icon in the dock and select the option to keep the Auto Mouse Click in dock for easy launching of the application. The setup package also opens up an information page which tells how you can locate and run the Mac Auto Mouse Click Software.
Mac Auto Mouse Click Basics
On a broad level, Mac Auto Mouse Click can be used to create a file which can store Mouse Clicks. The files created by Mac Auto Mouse Click software can be stored to desktop or to any other location using Finder, just like with any other software. Double Click on any of the saved file will open up the Mac Auto Mouse Click and will load the contents of the file in it.
How to Create Mouse Automation Script with Mac Auto Mouse Click Software
Given below steps briefly outline how you can use the software to automate clicking of mouse on your Mac. This software is all about clicking Mouse at pre-determined positions. For every Click added to the script using this software, you can define click type, click delay, comment to remember about click and whether you wish to reposition the mouse cursor back to the original position after the specified click has been simulated / automated.
- Launch Auto Mouse Click Utility from Applications Folder of Mac Finder.
- From the Menu of the software, Select File Menu and Click on New.
- The above action will display the main window of the software as displayed in the screenshot (without the About Auto Mouse Click Screen) above.
- Look at the bottom of the software screen and select a keyboard shortcut to get the Mouse Cursor Position.
- Once you have selected a Keyboard Shortcut, test it by moving the mouse cursor to some random location on screen and then press the selected shortcut key on keyboard to get the Mouse Cursor Position displayed automatically in the Auto Mouse Click Software.
- The Keyboard Shortcut to get the Mouse Cursor Co-Ordinates can be really handy to know what is the screen co-ordinates of the Mouse Cursor.
- Now Position the Mouse Cursor at the position where you would like this Auto Mouse Click Software to actually click. Press the configured Keyboard Shortcut to get the Screen Co-Ordinates displayed in the software and finally press the Add Button.
- By following the above process, you can add multiple mouse clicks and you can define attributes of every mouse click to be of either Left Mouse Click, Right Mouse Click or Middle Mouse Click. With every Mouse Click, you can define the delay before the click is simulated, a comment so that that later, you can identify as to what a specific mouse click is supposed to do.
- The Added Mouse Clicks will be displayed in a List and newly added clicks will go to bottom automatically. The Newly added Mouse Clicks go to the bottom of the list only if no mouse click is selected in the list.
- In case an existing Mouse Click is selected in the List while you add another Mouse Click to the script, the newly added Mouse Click will be added after the selected Mouse Click and not at the bottom of the list.
- You can Move the Clicks in the List by selecting the Mouse Click to be moved and by pressing the Move Up or Move down button. A selected Mouse Click can be deleted using the Delete button and the whole list of Clicks can be emptied by clicking on the Delete All button in the main screen of the Mac Auto Mouse Click.
- The AutoSave functionality is disabled in Mac Auto Mouse Click and hence, only when you click on the save button, the Mouse Clicks added to the software will be saved as a file. In case you do not wish to save the changes to a Auto Mouse Click file, just click on the Close button and you changes will be discarded.
- The Script Repeat Count determines how many times the Mouse Clicks added to the script must be automated as a bunch.
- Once you are satisfied with the Mouse Clicks added to the script, have a look again to make sure that the mouse clicks as added to the script will precisely do whatever you want to automate.
- There is a button labeled Show at the top of the screen which just moves the Mouse Cursor to the position entered in the X and Y Text Fields. This can be helpful to verify the Mouse Click location without actually running the script.
How to Run or Play the Mouse Automation Script
Dictation Software For Mac
There are two ways provided by the software to Play or Run the Mouse Clicking Script.The first option is to use the Start button on the Mac Auto Mouse Click Software Screen and the second option is to configure a Keyboard Shortcut Key to Start / Stop the Mouse Clicks automated by this Mac Auto Mouse Click Software.
You can simply click on the Start button from the software screen and the Mac Auto Mouse Click Software will start automation of Mouse Clicks as stored in the file. As of version 1.0 of Auto Mouse Click software, there is no stop button and hence depending on the Mouse Clicks added to the Script, you might have to wait before you can get control of your mouse cursor.
Second option is better and allows you to have full control over your Mouse Cursor. Select a Keyboard Shortcut to Start / Stop Mouse Clicking from the bottom of the software. This Keyboard Shortcut when pressed will run / play the Mouse Clicking Script and you can press this keyboard shortcut again to stop an existing running mouse script. Before Playing the Mouse Clicking using this Keyboard Shortcut, you can Minimize the Mac Auto Mouse Click Software to save Screen area and focus to the window on which you want the Mouse Clicks to be simulated.
What all this Mac Automation Software can do ?
This Macintosh Automation Software can basically automate mouse clicks at predefined locations. This Software can also type sentences like an Macintosh Auto Typer. Given below types of Mouse Clicks can be automated with this Mac Automation Software Application. Configurable Keyboard Shortcut Keys allow you to define your own Shortcut key to get Mouse Cursor Location and to Start and Stop Automatic Mouse Clicking & Automatic Typing on a Macintosh.
- Left Mouse Button Click.
- Right Mouse Button Click.
- Middle Mouse Button Click.
- Shift + Left Mouse Button Click.
- Shift + Right Mouse Button Click.
- Shift + Middle Mouse Button Click.
- Double Left Button Click
- Type Text Automatically, like a Mac Auto Typer. This Automatic typing command types the text in comment field of that particular action in the Macintosh Automation Script.
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