Call for a public-domain SpeechWeb

ABSTRACT

All that's missing is innovative use of existing technology and the encouragement of public participation.

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.2 Network Protocols
      C.2.3 Network Operations
      C.2.4 Distributed Systems