How does a court reporter translate what is written on the paper tape or disk?
A Basically, there are three methods of transcription. First, reporters can translate their own notes, either by dictating them for someone else to type them on a keyboard, or the court reporter can key the notes themselves. Secondly, reporters can use a computer to translate the notes automatically, and then edit the notes before final printing; this is known as CAT or computer-aided transcription. And, finally, reporters can have their notes instantly translated onto a computer monitor by using a specialized software dictionary that recognizes the notes that the reporter has written. This method is known as “realtime” writing.
