Voice Enabling Web Applications: VoiceXML and Beyond (With CD-ROM)

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by: Kenneth R. Abbott

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About the book

      Ken Abbott's Voice Enabling Web Applications: VoiceXML and Beyond is a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, strategies, architectures, and implementation techniques underlying the development of voice-enabled Internet applications.

      Comprehensive coverage of VXML's syntax, concepts, and strategies

Includes a hands-on tutorial and a sample packaged, multi-tier Web application prototype using Apache Cocoon

Up-to-date information on VoiceXML 2.0 and related W3C voice activities

Companion CD contains all software needed to begin developing VoiceXML applications immediately

  This book is divided into three parts, each of which tackles an essential piece of the voice application development puzzle. In Part I, Retrospective on Voice and the Web, you'll learn how VoiceXML integrates voice recognition and synthesis technologies with markup languages, and see how VoiceXML (VXML) is a powerful vehicle for incorporating voice and graphical interfaces into today's Web architectures. In Part II, The VoiceXML Language, you'll be introduced to VXML syntax and programming concepts, quickly learning how to develop dynamic voice applications by following along with the creation of a voice-enabled personal information manager. You'll also learn about Voice User Interface (VUI) design principles, gaining valuable insight into the techniques used to create efficient, user-friendly voice applications. In Part III, Incorporating Voice Into the Web, you'll be introduced to the architectures and components used to create large-scale Web applications, and learn how to use VoiceXML with other Web technologies in a multi-tier, voice-enabled Web application.

  Author Information

  Ken Abbott - Ken Abbott is an independent software architect and consultant in the Boston area. His clientele spans the range from Fortune 500 companies to .com startups. Recently, his practice has focused on application of Java 2 Enterprise technologies to business applications. Before entering private practice, he was Technical Director at XSoft, a division of Xerox, where he led the development of the InConcert workflow software product. He is a Sun Certified Enterprise Architect, an IBM Certified Solutions Expert, and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.

Table of Contents

Preface

      Chapter 1: The Role of Voice on The Web

Chapter 2: Convergence of Speech and Web Technologies

Chapter 3: Web Application Architectures

Chapter 4: The Personal Information Manager

Chapter 5: VoiceXML Concepts

Chapter 6: VXML 1.0 Language Tutorial

Chapter 7: VUI Design Principles and Techniques

Chapter 8: Voice XML Programming Guide

Chapter 9: Advanced Topics

Chapter 10: Technology Quickstart

Chapter 11: Adding VoiceXML To Web Applications

Chapter 12: What's Next?