ing Voice User Interfaces

Voice user interfaces (VUIs) are becoming all the rage today. But how do you build one that people can actually converse with? Whether youre ing a mobile app, a toy, or a device such as a home assistant, this practical book guides you through basic VUI principles, helps you choose the right speech recognition engine, and shows you how to measure your VUIs performance and improve upon it.Author Cathy Pearl also takes product managers, UX ers, and VUI ers into advanced topics that will help make your VUI not just functional, but great.Understand key VUI concepts, including command-and-control and conversational systemsDecide if you should use an avatar or other visual representation with your VUIExplore speech recognition technology and its impact on your Take your VUI above and beyond the basic exchange of informationLearn practical ways to test your VUI application with usersMonitor your app and learn how to quickly improve performanceGet real-world examples of VUIs for home assistants, smartwatches, and car systems