VoxML

VoxML is a vocabulary of XML DTDs that is used for interactive speech applications. Many predict that voice-controlled computers will be the next big thing, so the significance of VoxML should be obvious. For more information on VoxML, consult http://www.voxml.com/voxml.html.

A VoxML document is created by using two fundamental elements, DIALOG and STEP. The DIALOG element is the outer container, and STEP refers to each of the steps in the operation. The STEP element is itself a container, so generally an assignment is made to the NAME attribute of each STEP element. The NAME option of the STEP element is used to assign a unique ID reference to a STEP. Therefore, a skeletal VoxML document will look like the following:

 <DIALOG> <STEP NAME="initial"> ...

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