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search  A stenotype, stenotype machine, shorthand machine or
steno writer is a specialized chorded keyboard or typewriter
used by stenographers for shorthand use. In order to pass the
United States Registered Professional Reporter test, a trained
court reporter or closed captioner must write speeds of
approximately 180, 200, and 225 words per minute (wpm) at very
high accuracy in the categories of literary, jury charge, and
testimony, respectively.[1] Some stenographers can reach 300
words per minute. The Web site of the California Official Court
Reporters Association gives the official record for American
English as 375 wpm.[2]  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 c