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Stenography and Real-time Court Reporting
28:23 - 36:03 (07:40)
Advances in stenography machines and real-time court reporting technology allow for fast and accurate transcription during court proceedings, with some courts opting to use microphones and an editor to provide a live feed to those in the courtroom.
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The Stenomask is a tool used for transcription in courtrooms that is both a muffler and silencer to prevent others from hearing what the transcriber is saying, and it seems to be popular in small town courts.
28:23 - 29:59 (01:35)
Summary
The Stenomask is a tool used for transcription in courtrooms that is both a muffler and silencer to prevent others from hearing what the transcriber is saying, and it seems to be popular in small town courts.
ChapterStenography and Real-time Court Reporting
EpisodeUnsung Heroes of the Court
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Stenomasks were initially used in World War II by the US military for telephonic communication, but they have now become popular among court reporters for highly accurate and detailed transcriptions.
29:59 - 31:12 (01:13)
Summary
Stenomasks were initially used in World War II by the US military for telephonic communication, but they have now become popular among court reporters for highly accurate and detailed transcriptions. However, the process can be time-consuming and challenging as transcribers have to listen to the recorded audio and type it up as they go, which can also involve multiple speakers talking over each other.
ChapterStenography and Real-time Court Reporting
EpisodeUnsung Heroes of the Court
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Learn how the placement of keys on a stenography machine can help you type faster and more accurately than on a regular keyboard.
31:12 - 33:33 (02:21)
Summary
Learn how the placement of keys on a stenography machine can help you type faster and more accurately than on a regular keyboard.
ChapterStenography and Real-time Court Reporting
EpisodeUnsung Heroes of the Court
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Some courts are moving away from traditional court reporters and towards real-time transcription technology which sends a live feed to all parties' computers, including the judge and lawyer, and adds timestamps and speaker identification.
33:33 - 36:03 (02:30)
Summary
Some courts are moving away from traditional court reporters and towards real-time transcription technology which sends a live feed to all parties' computers, including the judge and lawyer, and adds timestamps and speaker identification.