V7 Author is a ‘standalone’ component of the V7 digital dictation system. Its function is to download files from digital handheld recorders and transfer them to local folders; network folders; remote servers via FTP or HTTP; or to email inboxes. It also has the ability to transfer voice files that have already been created on local folders and route them elsewhere via FTP, HTTP or email using pre-configured routing information.

The user setup and interface have been designed to be as easy as possible to use. Once configured, all that most authors will need to do is to connect their handheld recorder to a USB port on their PC and the application will pop up automatically. If details such as a client reference are needed, this can simply be added to each voice file together with notes and a priority selection. Then it’s just a matter of pressing ‘send’ and the voice file and associated data file are transferred to the designated location. A backup copy of the file is kept on the local PC, and the memory of the handheld recorder (if used) is erased in preparation for the next recordings.

Below is a screenshot of files prepared for transfer:



V7 Author incorporates a web-based configuration facility to simplify administration in a networked, multi-user environment. An administrator can make configuration changes through a simple web interface and these will then be transferred to local clients on demand.

Operating system requirements
Microsoft Windows® 98; Windows® NT4 (with SP6); Windows® 2000; Windows® XP

Digital recorder compatibility
Olympus DS-330; Olympus DS-660; Olympus DS-3000; Olympus DS-4000*; Philips 9350*; Philips 9400*; Philips SpeechMike TM (note: recorders marked * require Windows® 2000 or later)

File compatibility
DSS; WAV

Minimum PC specification
166 Mhz Pentium® or equivalent CPU
64Mb RAM
1.5Gb free drive space
16 bit sound card and speakers(if playback required)
USB 1.1