Stenomask

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/stenomask

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the device classification?Hand-held, padded, soundproof microphone enclosure
2. What is the peak transcription velocity?Operators can achieve transcription speeds exceeding 180 words per minute
3. How does a stenomask help people who need to write down what someone says?It makes a quiet space around the speaker so the microphone picks up only their voice. This lets computer programs turn the speech into written words quickly and accurately.
4. Why do people use a stenomask in courtrooms?In courtrooms, the mask lets court reporters speak quietly so their words don’t disturb the judge or others, while still letting the computer record the speech for a written record.

Speech Recognition (SR): The technological capability for a computer to interpret and process human speech into text or commands.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): A measure comparing the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise.
Acoustic Isolation: The process of preventing sound waves from entering or leaving a specific area.