Chapter 1. VoiceXML Introduction

IN THIS CHAPTER

• VoiceXML Language

• A VoiceXML Scenario

• Voice Browsing

• How VoiceXML Works in a Voice Browser

• High-Level Network Architecture

• VoiceXML Gateway

• Hosting VoiceXML Applications

• Selecting VoiceXML Applications

• Developing in VoiceXML

• Supporting Languages and Tools

VoiceXML Language

Voice eXtensible Markup Language (VoiceXML) is an XML-based Internet markup language for developing speech interfaces. It is the language of the “voice Web,” which enables telephone access to Internet-hosted content. Think of it as HTML for the phone.

Speech interfaces enable users to interact with applications using their voices rather than through the computer keyboard and monitor. You have probably encountered ...

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