Voice User Interface Design

Chapter 7. Sample Application: Requirements and High-Level Design

Albert Einstein made the comment, “Example isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach.” Indeed, when learning VUI design, you can read lists of procedural steps and guidelines, but, until you see the process in action, you can never fully comprehend the details, subtleties, and constraints imposed by real-world problems.

This chapter begins our presentation of a sample application. Throughout the book, we will carry on this example, stepping through all the details of definition, design, development, and deployment. You will have a chance to see the methodology and design principles in action. Keep in mind that our purpose is not necessarily to advocate a particular ...