What are my options for Mandarin and Cantonese speech recognition software? [more inside]
posted by querty on Nov 10, 2009 - 1 answer

This morning I suffered from a disturbing failure of my recognition memory. I couldn't figure out what Dexter or Californication were even though I had watched both series from start to end. Even after asking my wife the names of the shows seemed completely unfamiliar though I could recall the general content. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert on Nov 2, 2009 - 24 answers

Satellite photos: what interesting features can be seen or measured in them (or other aerial photos), and where can I get a supply of images? [more inside]
posted by k. on Sep 30, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for good, inexpensive voice control software for the PC. Nothing as fancy as Dragon Naturally Speaking. I just want my voice to fire keyboard commands. [more inside]
posted by dhacker on Aug 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Is there such thing as an online tool to compare two pieces of text and determine if they were written by the same author? [more inside]
posted by cell divide on Aug 4, 2009 - 9 answers

What if someone had a proven, uncanny ability to recognize people even if they're in disguise. Is there any way to make money with such a skill?
posted by wsg on Jul 17, 2009 - 13 answers

What company should we order a patent plaque from? [more inside]
posted by Blue Jello Elf on Jul 9, 2009 - 4 answers

If a military veteran chooses not to actively remember or discuss their military service (probably due to painful memories) in life, is it appropriate to go the extra mile to recognize their service in death? [more inside]
posted by SquidLips on Jun 29, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm looking for a cool trophy to recognize someone's contributions to a techy volunteer organization. [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Apr 8, 2009 - 3 answers

You know when you haven't shaved your face for about a week, and then when you do finally shave, you look weird to yourself in the mirror? Is there a word for that (in English or any language?)
posted by tumbleweedjack on Feb 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Image recognition on the PC, where do I start? [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi on Dec 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there a term for that feeling when you realize someone else notices (or notices in a particular way) something you had never thought of anyone else paying attention to, or viewing similarly? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Dec 19, 2008 - 12 answers

Is anyone doing real-time emotion detection in video games? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Nov 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Advanced facial recognition in Reno casinos? [more inside]
posted by qvtqht on Oct 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Does anyone know of a manufacturer of a T9 keyboard/software for a PC? [more inside]
posted by moitz on Mar 17, 2008 - 6 answers

Are there any OCR programs that can read Syriac? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Mar 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Any recommendations on places to order award-type items from? Kind of like trophies but not that cheesy . . . thinking specifically about having something made out of lucite, nothing fancy, but needs to look professional. [more inside]
posted by danny boy on Aug 30, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I learn to recognise more languages? [more inside]
posted by PuGZ on Apr 12, 2007 - 20 answers

How can I use Windows without touching a mouse? Will voice recognition software help? [more inside]
posted by tabulem on Nov 9, 2006 - 17 answers

What would you do if you were asked to plan the following event for 250 people on a budget of $500?: "... a staff appreciation event celebrating the past year's accomplishments and anticipating future directions. Includes the following tasks: scheduling event, reserving location, setting agenda, arranging for speakers, ordering and purchasing refreshments, publicizing event, and handling setup and cleanup." [more inside]
posted by jay_wiese on Oct 17, 2006 - 27 answers

Anyone have any practical tips for using voice recognition in an office environment? [more inside]
posted by krisjohn on Mar 26, 2006 - 1 answer

There is an oldies song, probably from the 50's, and I would consider it a makeout song. There is a male solo singer with backup harmonies. The main lyric is "I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you" The first "I" begins as a pick-up note to even triplets. I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you And that last love you is duple. 6|565|532|121|161|232|161|32 The 6 in measures 4 and 6 is low, below the tonic. HELP!
posted by abbyladybug on Feb 21, 2006 - 8 answers

Why do people get offended when you forget their name? (also here, here, and here) [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Dec 13, 2005 - 27 answers

Can anyone recommend free (or dirt cheap) character recognition software for OSX? [more inside]
posted by felix betachat on Jul 20, 2005 - 4 answers

What's the state of the art in Voice Recognition as a typing substitute? [more inside]
posted by signal on May 10, 2005 - 5 answers