Presented by Sandra German,RDR, RMR, RPR, CRR, CCP, CBC, CPE, CRI, CSR(A)
Remote CART provided by Ian Sutherland, RMR, RPR, CRR, CSR(A)
Remote CART: How I Can Access CART From Virtually Anywhere
By AB Captioning &
CART
What is Realtime?
Instantaneous verbatim translation of the spoken word into text by a realtime-trained court reporter at speeds exceeding 225 words per minute with 98% accuracy or higher.
How does it work?
Stenographic “notes” written on a computerized steno machine are transmitted through a cable or via Bluetooth to a computer database and translated into English text within seconds
Realtime is used in the following areas:
Broadcast captioning on television
Court & Litigation (for hard of hearing litigants, jurors, and accused
On-site and Remote CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation)
What is CART?Communication Access Realtime Translation is a word-for-word speech-to-text translation of all spoken words and environmental sounds facilitated through a CART Provider trained in conveying a speaker’s message complete with environmental cues.
Unlike computerized notetaking, speed typing, abbreviation systems or other interpretation services, CART empowers consumers to decide for themselves what information is important to them.
The steno keyboard is similar to a piano keyboard
On the steno machine… makes a word or sound
On the piano…. plays a note
Pressing one key ...
On the piano… plays a chord
Pressing several keys at once ...
On the steno machine… makes a word, sound, or syllable
We write phonetically & syllabically Initial consonant sounds and prefixes are made with the left hand
Final consonant sounds, suffixes/word endings are made with the right hand
11 different diphthongs are made with combinations of the vowel bank keys The asterisk is used to make corrections or additional variations of strokes
Numbers are made by pressing the number bar with any first row key
W-E-L
K-O-M
T-O
T-H-I-S
W-O-R-K
S-H-O-P
PERIOD
S T K P W H R A O * E U F R P B L G T S D Z
W E L K O P L T O
T H
W O R B G
S H O P
F P L T
4 main reasons why it sometimes looks goofy...
Mistrokes or Fat Finger Days! One too many or one too few keys stroked in an entry (because keys are only mms apart) can cause mistrokes with embarrassing results! We are ONLY human !
Word Boundary Mistranslates! Sometimes suffixes and prefixes attach to the wrong words
rely sensed vs relicensed forest toring vs for restoring Morgue Anacin Claire vs Morgan Sinclair theatre caliper former vs theatrical performer
MKZ = mad cow disease vs MKS = Michael Jackson
4 main reasons why it sometimes looks goofy...
Unstranslates! When the computer dictionary database does not contain a text match with a steno stroke, a default phonetic table will phonetically translate a stroke
FUJ = fudge (Steno = TPUPBLG)
Overstroking or Stacking! The keys on the steno machine don’t release quickly enough and a second stroke is written in the same electronic “space” as the first causing two strokes in one want TOUS go = want US TO go ask TOD pay = askeD TO pay wonder DOG I need = wonderING DO I need
CART/Captioning can also be used..
With interpreters and transliterators
As a teaching aid for learning English as a second language
Where transcripts are required
By persons with cognitive or motor challenges
CART/Captioning consumers claim . . .
Allows full group participation
Increased vocabulary & comprehension
Boosts self-esteem
Increased memory retention
We Include Environmental Sounds
Fire alarms
Announcements
Microphone feedback
Phone ringing
Outside noises
Music playing, including lyrics when possible
We include Audible sounds:
Laughter &
Giggling
Cheering & Applause
Screaming
Speaking in foreign languages
Other indicators we write . . .
^ Correction or - - to indicate a correction in previous text
Speaker identifiers>> Sandra:>> Mr. Sutherland:
>> Speaking through a translator:or
>> [ Speaking in Swahili ]
(said sarcastically)
[ ♪ Singing opera ♪ ]
Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah
What does it take to do CART or Broadcast Captioning?
Graduate from an accredited court reporting school with 225 words per minute at 98% accuracy as an entry-level court reporter
Entry-level training can take from 2 to 5 years to graduate at this high standard of speed and accuracy
Advanced training in Realtime Theory to provide CART and Broadcast Captioning
Extensive database development
CART Providers and Captioners develop their own databases, unique to how they write, which takes many, many years to develop and perfect. This is a daily, ongoing process throughout their careers.
As well as ….
Love of words
Large knowledge base
Quick thinking
Well read
As well as ….
Very high brain-processing ability at breakneck speeds in stressful situations !!
Knowledge on EVERYTHING in the whole, WIDE world ... and how it’s spelled ... in less than a second !!
As well as ….
Credentials for Court Reporters,
CART Providers, and Broadcast Captioners
CSR(A) Certified Shorthand Reporter (Alberta)All certifications require annual Con.Ed. Credits to maintain
RPR Registered Professional Reporter (WK)Written knowledge legal test, 3 skills tests up to @ 225 words per minute @ 96%
accuracy
RMR Registered Merit Reporter, RPR prerequisiteAdvanced WK test & 3 skills tests up to @ 260 wpm @ 96% accuracy
RDR Registered Diplomat Reporter, RMR prerequisiteVery Advanced WK test. The highest credential in the industry
CCP Certified CART Provider WK CART test & unedited RT test @ 200 wpm @ 96% accuracy
CBC Certified Broadcast Captioner WK Broadcast Captioning test & unedited RT test @ 200 wpm @ 96% accuracy
CRR Certified Realtime Reporter WK legal test & unedited Realtime test @ 200 wpm @ 96% accuracy
Remote CART can be used in many situations . . .
where a CART Provider is unable to be on site
School classes off-site such as an agricultural field trip
Remote Meetings to several locations
To distant locations
Museum tours
Why Use Remote CART?
• Distance is too great for providing onsite CART– eg. isolated location
• Time does not permit travel to be on site – last minute requests
• No added travel costs for consumer – eg. No mileage or per diems
• Consumer preference – consumer may not want the CART Provider on location with them
• Multiple locations needing simultaneous access
Remote CART Situations
• Schools• Churches• Conventions• Seminars• Meetings
• Book Clubs• Support Groups• Webcasts &/or Webinars• Teleconference Calls (several consumer(s) calling in
from different locations
Remote CART Challenges
• Doctor Visits• Weddings• Funerals• Walking Tour• Noisy Environments• Breakout Discussions• Laboratory/Math/Physics Classes• Locations with poor internet access• Poor audio quality
* Remote CART is not ideal for all situations *
Remote CART Consumer Requirements
Equipment required by the CART Consumer to receive CART remotely at their location1. Computer with high-speed, stable internet access
Hard-wired internet for best results. Stable, high bandwidth wireless internet acceptable
2. Email access (before the event)
3. Emergency phone contact and/or cell phone texting capabilities
4. Instant Messaging Program (during the event)(StreamText, Skype, Yahoo, Windows Live Messenger,)
5. Excellent Audio (see next slide)
Audio! Audio! Audio!!!
If the CART Provider CAN’T hear it,
the CART Provider CAN’T write it!
Remote CART Consumer Audio Requirements
• Audio Feed sent from consumer to CART Provider can be any of the following:
Teleconference call phone number for CART Provider Using VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) aka SKYPE
Direct audio feed from PA sound system in conference room connected to consumer’s computer or telephone line
Conference “spider” speakerphone Wireless lapel omnidirectional mic/receiver worn by the
person(s) speaking or wired room microphones Microphone on the consumer’s receiving computer
What the CART Provider needs to do a great job:
• Meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes• Names of chair/moderator and participants at the event• Participants identify themselves before speaking• Any industry-related vocabulary including names, spellings,
acronyms, topics, etc. to be discussed• Teleconference call-in numbers• CART consumer contact information:
– Email address– Contact phone number and/or cell phone number with texting– Instant message username and/or Skype username
•EXCELLENT audio feed!
Delivery WorkflowStreamText.NetConnectorApplication
Captioner’sTranscription Software
StreamText. Net
Captionedtext
• The streamed text can be broadcast to any device that supports standard HTML browser
• Output is easily configured for almost any application that can access the Internet
Main Benefits to StreamText
• Easy to Use. Reduces barriers to adopting technology. Take “I.T.” out of the loop!
• Flexible, Reliable
• Compatible with all major browsers on the market• No FLASH or Java required. Does not require
special ports or hard-coded IP addresses• Simple controls for setting viewing preferences• Natural text flow – easier to read and follow• Can accommodate one to 100,000 viewers