As you are developing your Speech Application, keep in mind that you are trying to simulate a conversation between two people as much as possible. Here are a few ideas for ways to make your conversation flow more smoothly and seem more personal:
Use the first person when talking to your caller- say “I” and “you.”
Vary the wording you use throughout the call. This keeps it from sounding too mechanical.
Make sure the words you use in your questions match up with the words in your Grammars. For example, let’s say that in your Speech Application, “Billing” and “Payments” are both part of the same basic Concept A Concept is a general idea used to describe a group of Phrases. Phrases are the words for which the program will listen. For example, "Locations," "Your location," "Where you're located," and "Your address" are all Phrases that could be used within the Concept of "Locations." . If you ask “Would you like information about billing?” make sure your Grammar The Grammar contains the words and phrases for which the program will listen in a given Module. Concepts, Phrases, Confirmations, Responses, and the Phrase Library are all part of the Grammar List. includes the word “Billing” and not just the word “Payments.”
The voice You can fill out the Voice field when recording a Quick Vox A Quick Vox is a Vox that can be recorded on the fly within a specific Module. You can record a Quick Vox more quickly and easily than a Library Vox, but a Quick Vox can only be used once within the system. or Library Vox A Library Vox is a Vox that is recorded and stored in the Audio Manager. A Library Vox is available for use anywhere within the Speech Driven Information System.. Filling out the Description You can fill out the Description field when recording a Quick Vox or Library Vox. Filling out the Description is optional, but it allows you to keep track of your Voxes more easily. is optional, but it allows you to keep track of your Voxes more easily. you use to record your Voxes is important because it gives your call its personality. Think about what type of person is most likely to call your Speech Application- men or women? Teenagers, adults, or seniors? In what context will they be calling? Decide what type of voice would appeal to most to these callers to keep them from becoming frustrated.
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