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A speaker-independent Spoken Dialogue Systems (SDS) is proposed as a more natural interface for human–computer interaction than the traditional point-and-click method. This report describes the objectives, development and initial implementation of an SDS within a prototype command environment. It includes design decisions and solutions to problems encountered during development as well as comments regarding ongoing and planned future research that have emerged through these activities