Method for automatically generating voiceXML speech applications from speech dialog models

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This patent describes a method for automatically generating VoiceXML speech applications from graphical speech dialog models based on UML state diagrams. Using specific metaobjects (call-flow objects), a language dialogue model is created, stored in a structured format, and then used to automatically generate an Eclipse project containing the complete source code and configuration files for the application. The process includes tools for prompt management, modularization, and synchronization between design, code, and prompt changes, all within a standards-based, extensible development environment.

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• Development of automated voice response (IVR) systems for customer support call centers
• Creation of self-service phone-based applications such as banking, travel booking, or information hotlines
• Rapid prototyping and deployment of customized speech-driven interfaces for enterprise applications
• Streamlining the development and maintenance of voice-driven personal assistants or smart home systems
• Generating natural language understanding (NLU) voice dialog applications for healthcare, logistics, or transportation services

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• Significantly reduces time and effort required to develop complex voice-enabled applications
• Enables graphical, model-driven design, reducing the need for deep technical knowledge of VoiceXML or coding
• Supports modular, reusable, and easily maintainable dialog structures
• Automates the generation and management of code, prompts, and configuration files, increasing consistency and reducing human error
• Compatible with open standards (UML, XMI, SCXML, VoiceXML, Eclipse), ensuring interoperability, extensibility, and avoiding vendor lock-in
• Facilitates updates and merging of dialog model, code, and prompts through automated synchronization processes
• Improves transparency and clarity for both technical and non-technical stakeholders during development and maintenance

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The method involves providing multiple specific metaobjects derived from the unified modeling language state diagram comprising metamodels for generation at a language dialogue model. The multiple call flow objects produces a contained language dialogue model of voice extensible markup language quoth application which is produced using the specific metaobject and storage of language dialogue model in predetermined shape. A eclipse project is automatically generated, which contains the source code of voice extensible markup language quoth application using the stored language dialogue model.