Handsfree Chat

You can send a handsfree chat message to a user, a group, or multiple users and groups.

In this example, Hannah Smith is sending a text message to the user Ruby Poole.

To begin handsfree chat conversation, perform the following steps:

  1. Say "Ok Vocera."
    The Smartbadge enuncaites "Vocera."
  2. Say "Send a text message to Ruby Poole."
    The following screen is displayed.

    The genie enunciates the following message: "I believe you asked to send a text message to Ruby Poole. Is this correct?"

  3. Say "Yes."
    The genie enunciates the following message: "Sending a text message to Ruby Poole. Please speak after the tone."
  4. Dictate your message after you hear the tone.
    The following screen is displayed.

  5. Dictate the message to be sent.
    The following screen is an example of the message sent.

    The dots indicate that you can continue to dictate the message.
    Note:

    Your administrator sets the maximum transcription time limit. By default, the value is set to 30 sec.

    After the transcription is complete, the following screen is displayed.

  6. Perform one of the following:
    • Send Message―Confirm the request to send the transcribed message after it is played. Genie sends the transcribed text.
    • Edit Message―Tap the Touch to Edit option on the screen, edit the message, and tap the up arrow.

    • Continue Dictation―Tap the Microphone button to continue dictating the message.
    • Cancel Message―Press the DND button or Say "No as the response to send message. Genie ends the session without saving the transcribed text."