Voice Enabling Web Applications

Ken Abbott's &quote;Voice Enabling Web Applications: VoiceXML and Beyond&quote; is a comprehensive introduction to the syntax, concepts, and strategies underlying the development of voice-based Internet applications. This book is divided into three parts, each of which tackles an important piece of the voice application development puzzle. In Part I, &quote;Retrospective on Voice and the Web&quote;, you'll learn how VoiceXML (VXML) is the perfect candidate for creating voice-enabled applications, accomplished through a summary and comparative analysis of the roles both markup languages and user interfaces play in creating today's Web architectures. In Part II, &quote;The VoiceXML Language&quote;, 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, &quote;Incorporating Voice Into the Web&quote;, you'll be introduced to the components used to create large-scale Web application architectures, learning more about the important role XML plays in creating applications capable of interfacing with various media.