Multistation Voice Data Entry Configuration Study.
Abstract
This report describes a study to configure a multiple-station voice data entry (VDE) system for application to the Digital Landmass System (DLMS) data base at the Defense Mapping Agency's Aerospace Center (DMAAC) in St. Louis, Missouri. Study results are based on a thorough analysis of the DLMS data entry process and the analysts' environment, including a detailed questionnaire completed by over 80 analysts. Available equipment for voice data entry and response was surveyed extensively and tabulated results are presented. An operational scenario for VDE is developed, following a detailed functional description of DLMS data entry requirements. Both highly centralized and fully distributed configurations meet system requirements. Interactive, on-line data entry by keyboard is due to be implemented at DMAAC with IFASS (Interactive Feature Analysis Support System). This and other advanced systems being actively sought by DMA will substantially change the analysts' data entry procedures. We therefore recommend that VDE be reevaluated with respect to specific hardware cost/performance trade-offs after IFASS is implemented and in light of the rapid advancements being made in speech recognition and voice response technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA100470
Entities
People
- J. Michael Reaves
- Peter W. Gregory
Organizations
- Technology Service Corporation