Dictation Software Feature Comparison
Software Version ODMS Dictation Module DSS Player Pro R5 Dictation Module DSS Player Standard R2 DSS Player Plus for Mac
Direct Recording Window Dictation operation
Finish/Pending dictation */* */* */- */-
Display of dictation properties and edit * * - -
Pop up job data dialog at new dictation creation * * - -
Send finished dictation by e-mail or FTP manually or automatically * * - -
GUI
Recording level meter * * * *
Real-time counter * * * *
Display of current position and recording length * * * *
Graphical indication for verbal comment * * - *
Graphical position indicator * * * *
Time stretch control * * * *
Playback & Recording
DSS/WAV/WMA/MP3 playback */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/*
Playback other than DSS/WAV/WMA/MP3 (Need DirectShow filter codec
installation) * * * AIFF
DSS Pro ｄｅｃｒｙｐｔｉｏｎ playback * * - *
Instruction comments playback * * - -
Verbal comments playback * * * *
DSS/WMA/WAV recording */*/* */*/* */*/* */-/-
DSS Pro non encryption recording * * * *
DSS Pro encryption recording * * - *
Record verbal comment * * - *
Record instruction comments * * - -
Edit Control
FF, REW, SKIP * * * *
Cue/Review * smooth * smooth * smooth * smooth
VCVA * * - -
Speed/Tone/Noise cancel/Volume control */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/*
Recording volume control * * * *
Insert/Overwrite mode * * * *
Cut out or delete file sections * * * *
Set index mark * * * *
Other
Direct recording with Olympus device * * * *
Direct recording with audio input device * * * *
Selection of preferred playback device * * * *
Operation via configurable hot keys * * - -
Fail-safe network independent recording * * - -
Hands free recording with footswitch * * - -
Main Window Folder operation
Individual folder path setting * * * -
Renaming of folders * * * *
Creation of sub folders * * * *
Listview feature
Option item label indication * - - -
Configurable dictation list columns * * * *
Job history * * - -
Dictation process status indication * * * *
Filter * * - -
Change transcription status * * - -
Change dictation property from dictation list * * - -
Display of linked document * * - -
Dictation & document operation
Import document by drag & drop * * * *
Individual encryption/decryption of dictations * * - -
Drag & Drop of dictation file * * * *
Send dictation by e-mail or FTP manually * * - -
Individual file format conversion to DSS, DS2, WAV, WMA */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/* AIFF
Priority setting * * * *
Join dictations * * - *
Split dictation * * - *
Others
Instruction comment playback * * * *
Synchronize dictations on re-established network connection * * - -
Operation via configurable hot keys * * -
Assign notification to a dictation - - - -
Automatic software update via internet * * * -
Error logging * * * -
Hardware configuration Device option settings
-Device menu settings * * * *
-Assign hotkey function to programmable button * * * -
-Directrec configuration * * Directrec I -
Device customization
-Option items/Worktype/Author ID/display language settings * * Author ID Author ID
-Assign function to programmable button * * - -
-Exchange button/slide switch function * * - -
-Encryption password setting to individual folder * * - -
-PIN code setting * * - -
-Worktype setting to individual folder * * - -
-Foot pedal function setting for hands free dictation * * - -
-DSS/DSS Pro selection * * - -
Workflow Download related
Automatic download of individual folder at device plug-in * * * *
Download all dictation to specified location * * - -
Resolve filename conflict while downloading Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto Auto
Job data pop up at download (Barcode input support) * * - -
Automatic file format conversion DSS, DS2, WAV, WMA at download */*/*/* */*/*/* - AIFF
Display the dialog to select dictations you want to download * * - -
Download from 3rd party devices - - - -
Action after dictation download
Automatic sending of dictations via e-mail/FTP after downloading or importing * * - - Automatic dictation classification according to author ID/Worktype ID */* */- - -
Automatic backup at download/import/dictation finished * * - -
Automatic original file deletion after download * * * -
Automatic e-mail/ftp profile switching between local mode and network mode * * - - Action after transcription finished
Automatic receive document via e-mail/FTP * * - -
Automatic collect transcription finished dictation according to the author ID * * - -
Clean transcription finished dictation * * - -
Others
Synchronize DVR time with PC time * * * *
Refresh dictation list interval * * * -
Automatic encryption/decryption * * - -
Dictation ownership * * - -
Move dictations to Recycle Bin instead of deletion * * * -
User settings
Download without opening main window * * - -
Assign hotkeys * * * Some
Playback control settings
-Control indication * * * -
-Auto backspace * * * -
-Always on top * * * -
-Winding speed * * * -
Direct recording settings
-Start option * * - -
-Prompt job data at new dictation creation * * - -
-Record while pushing REC button * * - -
Voice recognition
Background voice recognition * - - -
-Add to recognition queue after downloading, importing and recording * - - -
-Add dictation files to recognition queue manually * - - -
-Perform noise canceling procedure before voice recognition * * - -
Real time voice recognition
-Text editor * - - -
-Follow button/slide switch operation of Directrec/ DVR * - - -
-Highlight words during the playback of the voice file * - - -
-Export to other file format(*.doc, *.docx, *.rtf, *.txt) * - - -
Adaptation
-Acoustic adaptation * - - -
-Vocabulary adaptation * - - -
-Scheduler - - - -
Others
Legacy style front-end voice recognition - * * -
Transcribed documents management * - - -
RTF document template at voice recognition * - - -
Roaming profile * - - -
Workgroup Administration License Manager
-Multiple license management Pro R5 and ODMS
(1) R5 - -
-Concurrent license * (1) * - -
System Configuration Program
-Repository service for security * - - -
-User profile management Pro R5 and ODMS
(1) R5 - -
-Group profile management Pro R5 and ODMS
(1) R5 - -
-User assignment to group * (1) * - -
-Individual lock of settings * (1) * - -
-Software version management and software deployment of each user * (1) * - -
-Firmware version management and silent firmware deployment of each user * (1) * - -
-Export MST file for silent installation * (1) * - -
Silent setup
Support Microsoft installer (MSI) * * * -
Virtual environment
-Citrix XenDesktop Ver4/5 (1) Ver4/5 - -
-Citrix XenApp Ver5/6 (1) Ver5/6 - -
-Citrix Presentation Server Ver4.5 (1) Ver4.5 - -
-Citrix client virtual driver * (1) * - -
-Terminal Server Windows Server
2003/2008 (1)
Windows Server
2003/2008 - -
-Terminal Server client virtual driver * (1) * - -
-VMWare View Ver4.5 (1) - - -
Licensing
License key * * * *
Multiple license (Need license management by License Manager) * * - -
Transcription Software Feature Comparison
Software Version ODMS Transcription Module DSS Player Pro R5 Transcription Module DSS Player Standard R2 DSS Player Plus for Mac Transcribe Bar/Window Dictation Operation Finish/Pending transcription */* */* */* -/-Transcribe the next dictation * * - -
Pop up dictation properties * * * -
Set index mark * * * -
GUI
Real-time counter * * * *
Graphical position indicator * * * *
Graphical indication for verbal comment * * * -
Playback level meter * * * *
Time stretch control * * * *
Playback
DSS/WAV/WMA/MP3 playback */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/*
Playback other than DSS/WAV/WMA/MP3 (Need DirectShow filter codec
installation) * * * AIFF
DSS Pro decryption playback * * * *
Instruction comments playback * * * -
Verbal comments playback * * * *
Playback operation
FF, REW, SKIP * * * *
Cue/Review * smooth * smooth * smooth * smooth
Speed/Tone/Noise cancel/Volume control */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/*
Channel separation * * - -
Other
Recording function with telephone pickup * * - -
Operation via configurable hot keys * * * Some
Fail-safe network independent operation - - - -
Main Window Folder operation
Individual folder path setting * * * -
Renaming of folders * * * *
Creation of sub folders * * * *
Listview feature
Option item label indication * - - -
Configurable work list columns * * * *
Job history * * - -
Filter * * - -
Change transcription status * * - -
Change dictation property from dictation list * * - -
Display of linked document * * - -
Link function for dictation and document * * - -
Dictation & document operation
Import document by drag & drop * * - -
Individual decryption of dictations * * - *
Drag & Drop of dictation * * * *
Send document by e-mail/FTP manually */* */* - -
Transfer the dictation by e-mail/FTP manually */* */* - -
Individual file format conversion to DSS, DS2, WAV, WMA */*/*/* */*/*/* */*/*/* AIFF
Priority setting * * * *
Join dictations * * * *
Split dictation * * * *
Decrypt encrypted dictation according to the rule * * - -
Others
Instruction comment playback * * * *
Assign notification to a dictation - - - -
Automatic software update via internet * * * -
Error logging * * * -
Hardware configuration
Customize function for each pedal of footswitch * * * *
DVR configuration - - - Device menu
Workflow Download related
Automatic download of each folder at device plug-in * * * *
Download all dictation to specified location * * - -
Resolve filename conflict while downloading Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto Auto
Job data pop up at download (Barcode input support) * * - -
Automatic file format conversion to DSS, DS2, WAV, WMA at download */*/*/* */*/*/* - AIFF
Display the dialog to select dictations you want to download * * - -
Action after dictation download
Automatic receive dictation via e-mail/FTP * * - -
Automatic dictation classification according to author ID * * - -
Automatic backup at download/import * * - -
Automatic original file deletion after download * * - -
Transcription
Notification for network/e-mail/FTP */*/* */*/* - -
Remainder - - - -
Open word processor at starting transcription * * * -
Open word processor using document template * * - -
Automatic new document creation at starting transcription * * * -
Action after transcription finished
Ｓ end transcribed document at finished transcription via e-mail/FTP
automatically * * - -
Automatic collect transcription finished dictation according to the author ID * * - -
Clean transcription finished dictation * * - -
Others
Dictation ownership * * - -
Move dictations to Recycle Bin instead of deletion * * - -
Synchronize DVR time with PC time * * * *
Refresh dictation list interval * * * -
User settings
Font color or background color changing * * - -
Assign hotkeys * * * Some
Playback control settings
-Control indication * * * -
-Auto backspace * * * *
-Always on top * * * -
-Winding speed * * * -
Transcribe bar settings
-Display mode * * * -
-Length/remain time indication * * * -
-Always on top * * * -
-Button customization * * * -
Voice recognition
Background voice recognition * -
-Add to recognition queue after downloading, importing and recording * - - -
-Add dictation files to recognition queue manually * - - -
-Perform noise canceling procedure before voice recognition * * - -
Text editor
-Highlight words during the playback of the voice file * - - -
-Export to other file format(*.doc, *.docx, *.rtf, *.txt) * - - -
Adaptation * -
- Acoustic adaptation * - - -
-Vocabulary adaptation * - - -
-Scheduler - - - -
Others
Legacy style front-end voice recognition - * * -
RTF document template at voice recognition * - - -
Roaming profile * - - -
Workflow Administration License Manager
-Multiple license management Pro R5 and ODMS
(1) * - -
-Concurrent license * (1) * - -
System Configuration Program
-User profile management Pro R5 and ODMS
(1) Pro R5 - -
-Group profile management Pro R5 and ODMS
(1) Pro R5 - -
-User assignment to group * (1) * - -
-Individual lock of settings * (1) * - -
-Software version management and software deployment of each user * (1) * - -
-Firmware version management and silent firmware deployment of each user * (1) * - -
-Export MST file for silent installation * (1) * - -
Silent setup
Support Microsoft installer (MSI) * * * -
Virtual environment
-Citrix XenDesktop Ver4/5 (1) Ver4/5 - -
-Citrix XenApp Ver5/6 (1) Ver5/6 - -
-Citrix Presentation Server Ver4.5 (1) Ver4.5 - -
-Citrix client virtual driver * (1) * - -
-Terminal Server Windows Server
2003/2008 (1)
Windows Server
2003/2008 - -
-Terminal Server client virtual driver * (1) * - -
-VMWare View Ver4.5 (1) - - -
Licensing
License key * * * *
Multiple license (Need license management by License Manager) * * - -
