VoiceXML

A complete, hands-on guide to building Internet voiceapplicationsVoiceXML is rapidly becoming the de facto language standard forhandling the transition from visual Web browsing to synthesizedtext-to-speech information access. This book provides Webdesigners, database managers, and systems designers with all thetools and templates they need to accomplish this transition in theleast amount of time and at the lowest possible cost. Mark Millerwalks readers step-by-step through ten real world applications-fromstatement of the problem through code examination, error checking,and deployment-to clearly demonstrate how to use currentlyavailable tools, techniques, and strategies for building Internetvoice applications. Accompanying each applications project is atelephone number that allows readers to listen to, and interactwith, an actual working example of the application.Responding to the ongoing needs of IT professionals for current andreliable information on the latest technologies, Wiley ComputerPublishing introduces the Gearhead Press titles. These books,written by accomplished trainers in their respective fields, focuson real-world examples and case studies to give readers the bestinformation on leading topics.The Gearhead Press titles are characterized by two imprints: In theTrenches and Point to Point-both series include fast-paced bookswritten by fellow IT professionals who have been there and donethat.In the Trenches books introduce technologies, guide readers toproficiency, and serve as practical, hands-on references after theinitial tasks are accomplished. The Point to Point titles invitereaders to join an IT team at a model company and implementtechnologies in real-world environments-demonstrating actualproblems and solutions.Companion Web site features code samples, working demos, links tomost current specs, and updates.