Going into a deposition, it's helpful to know what to expect of the process. One aspect you should be prepared for is the presence and use of technology throughout the questioning. Ralph Rosenberg-Court Reporters in Honolulu, HI, offers deposition and court transcription services. Below, they share four kinds of technology commonly used during a deposition.

4 Types of Technology Used During the Deposition Process

1. Electronic Testimony Transcription

At a deposition, a court transcriptionist may document the questioning electronically. This is often done by writing down what is said via a laptop or tablet. The transcript is then stored in cloud-based software that allows other authorized users to access the transcript as necessary.

2. Live Transcript

A live transcript is essentially a live feed of a deposition transcript. As the court stenographer types out what is being said throughout the questioning, authorized observers in other locations can view the testimony in real-time. This lets others involved in the case stay up-to-date with the most recent developments, and it gives them access to their own transcript of the deposition.

3. Teleconferencing

Teleconferencing invites deposition participants from remote locations to take part in the process. Existing technologies can bring people together face-to-face, making all participants a proactive part of the deposition. Equipment like an ELMO® document camera and a ProScan® converter allows participants to share documents with others in real-time, regardless of their location.

4. Video

A video deposition gives you a visual and audio recording of all of the questioning. There are a variety of video technologies on the market today, all geared toward making deposition and transcription services easier. 

Contact Ralph Rosenberg-Court Reporters today to schedule your next deposition or transcription service. You can reach them by phone at (808) 524-2090 or through their website. By understanding the technology driving today's depositions, you can be ready to give the strongest testimony possible.