A DOM-based MVC multi-modal e-business

Modality: A particular type physical interface that can be perceived or interacted with by the user (e.g. voice interface, GUI display with keypad etc...) Multi-modal Browser: A browser that enables the user to interact with an application through different modes of intercation (e.g. typically: Voice and GUI). Accordingly a multi-modal-browser provides different moadlities for input and output Ideally it lets the user select at any time the modality that is the most appropriate to perform a particular interaction given this interaction and the users situation Thesis: By improving the user interface, we believe that multi-modal browsing will significantly accelerate the acceptance and growth of m-Commerce. Multiple access mechanisms One interaction mode per device PC Standardized rich visual interface Not suitable for mobile use I need a direct flight from New York to San Francisco after 7:30pm today There are five direct flights from New York's LaGuardia airport to San Francisco after 7:30pm today: Delta flight nnn...

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