This prebuilt component collects numeric sequences from the end-user. The minimum and maximum length accepted can be configured via input parameters.
The component captures chunks of digits from the user on each conversational turn and concatenates them to form the final sequence. The minimum and maximum length accepted per chunk can be configured via input parameters.
The sequence capture will continue until the end-user indicates they are done with the sequence with input that matches the prebuilt_components_confirmation_done intent.
Limitations
In addition to the common prebuilt component limitations, this prebuilt component has the following limitations:
- Non-numeric characters are not supported. See alphanumeric collection for support of letters and numbers.
Recommended agent settings
Enable DTMF to allow users to input numeric values using the telephone keypad.
Additional functionalities
The following additional functionalities are provided by this prebuilt component:
Sample dialogs
The following sample dialogs demonstrate common scenarios handled by this prebuilt component. The sample dialogs demonstrate behavior when the component is called via telephony, which triggers the Default Welcome Intent and the first agent response at the start of the conversation.
Single chunk
End-user provides numeric sequence in the first attempt; agent successfully accepts it.
| User input | Agent response |
|---|---|
| Please start by saying the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence. Once you're done, say "I'm done" to finish the collection. You can also say "playback" at any time to check the current collected sequence. | |
| 2374 30940 029 30 | |
| I got 23743094002930, is that correct? | |
| Yes | |
| Okay. Please say or enter the next part of the numeric sequence. | |
| done | |
| Thank you, the numeric sequence I've collected is 23743094002930. Is that correct? | |
| yes | |
| Great, I'm done collecting the numeric sequence. |
Multiple chunks
End-user provides numeric sequence in multiple chunks; agent successfully accepts it.
| User input | Agent response |
|---|---|
| Please start by saying the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence. Once you're done, say "I'm done" to finish the collection. You can also say "playback" at any time to check the current collected sequence. | |
| 2374 30940 029 30 | |
| I got 23743094002930, is that correct? | |
| No | |
| No worries, can you please provide the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence again? | |
| 2374 | |
| I got 2374, is that correct? | |
| Yes | |
| Okay. Please say or enter the next part of the numeric sequence. | |
| 3094 | |
| I got 3094, is that correct? | |
| Yeah | |
| Okay. Please say or enter the next part of the numeric sequence. | |
| 002930 | |
| I got 002930, is that correct? | |
| No | |
| No worries, what is after 23743094? | |
| 2930 | |
| I got 2930, is that correct? | |
| Yes, that's all | |
| Thank you, the numeric sequence I've collected is 237430942930. Is that correct? | |
| Yes | |
| Great, I'm done collecting the numeric sequence. |
Successful retry
End-user provides a numeric sequence in the first attempt; agent re-confirms it but end-user says "no". Agent asks end-user to provide the sequence again. End-user provides and confirms the sequence and agent successfully accepts it.
| User input | Agent response |
|---|---|
| Please start by saying the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence. Once you're done, say "I'm done" to finish the collection. You can also say "playback" at any time to check the current collected sequence. | |
| 92832938 3489 | |
| I got 928329383459, is that correct? | |
| no | |
| No worries, can you please provide the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence again? | |
| 928329383435 | |
| I got 928329383435, is that correct? | |
| Yes and that's all for me | |
| Thank you, the numeric sequence I've collected is 928329383435. Is that correct? | |
| yes | |
| Great, I'm done collecting the numeric sequence. |
Unsuccessful retries
End-user provides a numeric sequence thrice and says "no" on the re-confirmation step; component exits the flow on third failed confirmation.
| User input | Agent response |
|---|---|
| Please start by saying the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence. Once you're done, say "I'm done" to finish the collection. You can also say "playback" at any time to check the current collected sequence. | |
| 928329383435 | |
| I got 928329383835, is that correct? | |
| no | |
| No worries, can you please provide the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence again? | |
| 23 289 0239 903 | |
| I got 232890239953, is that correct? | |
| no | |
| No worries, can you please provide the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence again? | |
| 23847 02938 | |
| I got 2384702938, is that correct? | |
| no | |
| Sorry, I've used too many tries and failed to collect your response. |
Unrecognized input
Component exits the flow after the end-user provides unrecognized input three times.
| User input | Agent response |
|---|---|
| Please start by saying the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence. Once you're done, say "I'm done" to finish the collection. You can also say "playback" at any time to check the current collected sequence. | |
| It's fine | |
| Sorry, I didn't get that. Please start by saying the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence. Once you're done, say "I'm done" to finish the collection. You can also say "playback" at any time to check the current collected sequence. | |
| nice | |
| Hmm, I still wasn't able to get that. Please make sure you're saying the first 1 to 30 digits of the numeric sequence. Once you're done, say "I'm done" to finish the collection. You can also say "playback" at any time to check the current collected sequence. If we're having trouble hearing you, you can also use the keypad to enter the numeric sequence. | |
| great | |
| Sorry, I'm having difficulty understanding your response. |
Naming conventions
This prebuilt component uses the following naming conventions:
| Feature | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Flow | [Component Name] | Numeric Collection |
| Component Specific Intent | prebuilt_components_[component_name]_[intent_name] | prebuilt_components_numeric_collection_collect_numeric_sequence |
| Parameter | [param_name] | user_provided_cur_seq |
Input parameters
Input parameters are parameters that are used to configure certain behaviors of the component. The parameters will be used by one or more conditions within the flow to determine how the component should behave. Flow-scoped parameters must be set on the start page of the component as described below. Session-scoped parameters may be set either by a calling flow, or on the start page of this component.
You can configure the minimum and maximum lengths accepted per capture and for the final collected sequence by modifying parameter presets in the flow's start page.
This prebuilt component accepts the following input parameters:
| Parameter Name | Description | Input Format |
|---|---|---|
| $flow.numeric_min_length | Minimum length of the final numeric sequence | integer |
| $flow.numeric_max_length | Maximum length of the final numeric sequence | integer |
| $flow.lower_limit | Minimum length of the chunk a user can provide each turn | integer |
| $flow.upper_limit | Maximum length of the chunk a user can provide each turn | integer |
To configure the input parameters for this component, expand for instructions.
- Open the Dialogflow CX console.
- Choose your Google Cloud project.
- Select your agent.
- Select the Build tab.
- Click the imported component in the Flows section.
- Click the Start Page in the Pages section.
- Click the true Route in the Start Page.
- In the Route window, edit the Parameter Presets values as needed.
- Click Save.
Output parameters
Output parameters are session parameters that will remain active after exiting the component. These parameters contain important information collected by the component. This prebuilt component provides values for the following output parameters:
| Parameter Name | Description | Output Format |
|---|---|---|
| numeric_collection_numeric_sequence | This parameter returns the numeric sequence captured during the session | string |
Basic setup
To set up this prebuilt component:
Complete
Your agent should now be set up and ready to test.