VoiceXML Introduction to Developing Speech Applications - Softcover

Larson, James A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130092622 ISBN 13: 9780130092625

Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr, 2002

Synopsis

Lays the foundation for building voice interfaces that will allow callers to access the Internet with a phone. The author, who works for Intel, explores the basics of VoiceXML, strategies for interacting with a computer by talking and listening, and the three main types of speech dialog styles. End-of-chapter exercises invite use as a textbook. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author

James A. Larson is the chairman of World Wide Web Consortium's Voice Browser Working Group that is developing language standards for speech applications, including VoiceXML 2.0, Speech Recognition Grammar, and Speech Synthesis Markup Languages. Dr. Larson also works for Intel and is an adjunct professor for Portland State University and Oregon Health Sciences University/Oregon Graduate Institute where he teaches courses on speech application development. Author of many technical papers on user interfaces, Jim currently writes a column for Speech Technology Magazine and is a speech applications consultant for Larson Technical Services.

From the Back Cover

Yes, this is the most suitable book that I know of as a college textbook on this topic. If I were teaching a class on this topic, I would definitely select it as my textbook.

--Deborah A. Dahl, Speech Solutions, Unisys Corporation

VoiceXML excels at introducing the process of developing speech-enabled applications. With advice including how to phrase a prompt, how to specify grammar for recognizing the caller's response to a prompt, and what to do if the caller does not respond appropriately, this text answers fundamental speech user-interface questions. Jim Larson's book is well suited as a college textbook for students and a trade book for professionals developing speech applications.James A. Larson chairs the World Wide Web Consortium's Voice Browser Working Group, which is developing language standards for speech applications, including VoiceXML 2.0, Speech Recognition Grammar, and Speech Synthesis Markup Languages. Dr. Larson also works for Intel and is an adjunct professor for Portland State University and Oregon Health Sciences University/Oregon Graduate Institute where he teaches courses on speech application development. Author of many technical papers on user interfaces, Dr. Larson currently writes a column for Speech Technology Magazine and is a speech applications consultant for Larson Technical Services.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130092622
• ISBN 13: 9780130092625
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 685