Philips Dictation Recorder App Coming to iPhone, iPad

Philips has announced plans to offer a recording application for iPhones and iPads allowing iDevice owners to turn their smartphone or tablet computer into a wireless digital dictation recorder.

According to Philips, the tool works seamlessly with the SpeechExec Enterprise suite allowing users to record, edit and send dictation files directly from the iPhone or iPad.

Users will be able to dictate in any location they want and upload files to a server over 3G or Wi-Fi, the electronics maker said.

The Web server then distributes the recorded files to registered transcriptionists via e-mail or to a network folder, Philips explains.

The typist is thus allowed to begin working on the file immediately.

According to the app’s makers, this decreases turnaround time and dramatically increases personal productivity.

The official release date for the release of Philips’ Recorder application is February 21st, 2011.

“In today’s world, technology such as iPhones and iPads can and should be used for multiple purposes, including dictation recordings,” said Thomas Brauner, Senior Director and Category Leader at Philips Speech Processing.

“It was for this reason that we developed the Recorder for iPhone and iPad. This new app provides users with the ability to dictate from any environment and send the recording to a transcriptionist without having to carry multiple devices – making everyone’s life simpler.”

In addition to the aforementioned features, Philips’ new app will also offer the following benefits:

- Easy-to-use touch screen controls for intuitive operations and fast file edits
- Express Recorder Mode so users can simply shake their iPhone or iPad to start and stop recording
- Automatic file encryption for maximum security
- Priority settings to indicate urgent recordings that need to be processed first

Philips specialist resellers for dictation solutions are available for those looking to learn more about integrating the Recorder for iPhone with SpeechExec Enterprise solutions, the company said.

Visit Philips here to get started.