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.

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:
 Microsoft’s Office Assistant, Cortana, Apple’s Siri, Google
Now, Ok Google, Amazon’s Alexa, Evi, Braina, Sirius,
Blackberry’s 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 Amazon’s 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 Google’s Nest thermostat , Philips
Hue etc.

6.  Amazon’s
 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 Alexa’s 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 Amazon’s 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 Google’s play store , Apple’s app store as well
as Amazon’s 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.