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EXPLOIT TECHNICAL INNOVATION
Technology from the UI Point of View

Classification by machine’s ability to respond
ŸDirected Dialog
–Command words and phrase-based responding
»Voice menus – key phrases and common synonyms
»Transactions using number inputs
»Yes/No
»Prompting for exact phrase
»Grammar designed for prompted phrases, variations, synonyms, and unprompted options
–Slot-filling
»E.g. ATIS, airline reservations
»Less constrained speech
»Pertinent information (dates, times, locations) captured by grammar design
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Contrast with Natural Language …