There is often much confusion regarding the use of the Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer feature within Dragon. When first introduced several versions ago, it was problematic and best not run. Dragon 10′s Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer feature does work reasonably well, however, Speakeasy Solutions offers the following tips and advice.

ETA:  As of Dragon version 11 & Dragon Medical Practice Edition, this feature is dubbed Accuracy Tuning.  It is also still quite effective to operate.

1. Always back up your user profile before running the Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer feature. This will ensure that you have a copy of your profile that you may resort to in case the Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer feature adversely affects your user profile (which can still happen).
2. Run the Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer feature every few months rather than once a month. Dragon requires sufficient information to use for this accuracy tuning process, and if insufficient, may not improve your recognition accuracy at all.
3. Allow several hours for the Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer feature to run unimpeded, without you using the computer. Run this feature at the end of the day or over night.
4. If you have a non-roaming user profile, run Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer feature from within the Accuracy Center. If you have a roaming user profile, schedule the Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer under the Dragon NaturallySpeaking Tools (Start> Programs> Dragon x> Dragon Tools> Acoustic & Language Model Optimizer Scheduler).

Detailed information can be found in the Speakeasy Solutions Inc. Dragon Training Workbook on the following pages:

• Version 10: pages 168-173
• Version 11: pages 166-169

If you require further details or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Speakeasy Solutions. If you are an existing Speakeasy Solutions client who has purchased a speech recognition (Dragon NaturallySpeaking or Dragon Medical) solution package, which includes installation and training, you are entitled to 2 hours of free phone support within the first year of the purchase and pertaining to the version purchased. Please call us at 604-264-9109, and we will assist you.

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