Court Reporter Machine Keyboard

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Court reporter machine keyboard.

This machine works by pressing multiple keys simultaneously known as chording or stroking to spell out whole syllables words and phrases with a single hand motion. The layered pewter pendant is approximately one inch in length and is attached to a custom length stainless steel cable chain. It must take some real time to lean it. About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators.

All shorthand methods are phonetic to some degree. Doing this we can type much faster. Words and phrases phonetically rather than spelling them out letter by letter like on a computer keyboard. I was watching yet another thrilling courtroom drama the other day and i noticed once again the little machine that the court reporter uses.

Here s how court reporters use those little machines. Thus the keyboard is kept very compact with little hand motion required from side to side. The stenotype keyboard has far fewer keys than a conventional alphanumeric keyboard multiple keys are pressed simultaneously known as chording or stroking to spell out whole syllables words and phrases with a single hand motion this system makes real time transcription practical for court reporting and live closed captioning because the keyboard does not contain all the letters of the. You know those little steno machines that court reporters type on in courtroom scenes on tv.

They re not easy to learn how to operate but successful court reporters who can use a stenotype machine are well paid and many work the hours they choose. Stenographers court reporters transcriptionist use a specialized keyboard called a stenograph machine which has fewer keys than a conventional alphanumeric keyboard. Makes a great gift for students and reporters alike. Not having spent much time in court myself not yet anyway i have never been able to check this out personally.

Represent your skills with this hand stamped pewter bar necklace displaying the unique magic steno machine keyboard. Typing on a whole different set up is crazy as well.