A presentation about Alexa which is an intelligent voice enable personal assistant by AMAZON.further it tells about amazon skill set and companion app.Also shows the general architecture of Alexa when used with AMAZON ECHO.The ppt also gives a sample algorithm and ecosystem to make the understanding of the topic better.
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Alexa-An intelligent voice-controlled personal assistant by AMAZON
2. Machine showing human like intelligence.
Perceives environment , learns from past and takes
action to maximize success probability .
A young implementation
Intelligent personal assistants
3. Software agent that performs tasks for individual.
Based on user input , location , awareness and information
from variety of online sources.
Uses natural language interface.
Examples:
Microsofts Office Assistant, Cortana, Apples Siri, Google
Now, Ok Google, Amazons Alexa, Evi, Braina, Sirius,
Blackberrys Assistant and many more.
4. An intelligent personal assistant developed by Amazon lab
126.
Named after the library of Alexandria , the keeper of all
knowledge.
Released in November 2014.
Lives inside Amazons Echo smart speaker , among other
devices.
Goal inspired by the computer voice and conversational
system on board the starship Enterprise in science fiction TV
series and movies.
5. Capable of voice interaction, music playback, making to-
do lists, setting alarms, streaming podcasts, playing
audio books, and also providing weather, traffic, and
other real time information.
Can control smart devices using itself as a home
automation hub like Googles Nest thermostat , Philips
Hue etc.
6. Amazons
Echo Dot
The Tap
Fire TV set top box
Fire HD & Tablet
Third Party Devices
LG SmartThinQ hub , Smart Refrigerator
Pebble Core Wearable
Nucleus Anywhere (an intercom)
Lenovo Smart Assistant
Huwaeii Mate 9
Lynx robot
Orion Labs Onyx smart walkie-talkie (Q1 2017)
7. Sure turning off your lights or adjusting thermostat with an app on your Iphone is neat,
but isnt it simply shifting the switch from wall to phone.Completing the same just by
speaking while your phone sits dormant in your pocket is even easier.
9. Virtual Apps to expand Alexas feature.
Both Amazon and Third party developers allowed to publish.
No limit, currently more than 8000 Alexa Skills.
Available in Companion App or online via Amazons Alexa
portal.
Alexa skill kit released in April 2016 to create skills easily
and add them.
Best Skill , for a smart home enthusiast- IFTTT(If this then
that)
10. Lists all skills downloaded.
Added Skill works with all Alexa devices.
Central to best Alexa experience.
Available in Googles play store , Apples app store as well
as Amazons app store.
12. Uses Cloud Based Services.
Far field microphones
Seven Very sensitive microphones in Echo/Dot.
No activation button , uses trigger words like Alexa ,
Echo , Amazon.
Easiest integration with products Alexa can work with
directly.
Natural Language Processing System.
16. Security Issues
Can be temperamental
Still a lot it cannot do
Can receive only one command at a time
Extreme need of IFTTT
Limited wake words (Alexa , Echo , Amazon)
Supports only English.
17. Gives you Smarter Home.
Makes you more organised.
Best Slate of Feature in Entertainment sphere.
More natural and responsive feel than speaking to a phone.
Getting smarter and more self-aware.
Works smoothly.
Understands almost everything said to it.