VoiceXML: Introduction to Developing Speech Applications: Version by James A. Larson, ISBN 0130092622
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.
BENEFITS Gain skills required to develop speech applications Apply practical steps for developing user-friendly speech applications Learn basic strategies for interacting with a computer by talking and listening, rather than typing and reading Understand basic issues and apply pragmatic solutions for developing speech applications
FEATURES Summary of key concepts listed at the end of each chapter State-of-the-art review of key speech technologies Review of alternative dialog styles and how to implement them using VoiceXML Human-factors guidelines for constructing speech user interfaces with examples of their application Author website containing VoiceXML code for each example, review questions for each chapter, available VoiceXML interpreters, grammars, and VoiceXML Web sites at http: //www.larson-tech.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. 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.
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