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== Main characteristics ==
 
== Main characteristics ==
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The Echo is a approximately 24 cm tall cylindrical device. The power and microphone buttons are on the top of the device. An array of seven microphones is also present here. A small part of the top rotates and can be used to adjust the volume. Almost entire housing of the device contains speakers, the control unit is embedded in the side of the inner tube. The device connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi. It is not battery-powered and thus needs to be connected to a power outlet.
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https://developer.amazon.com/public/community/post/Tx2SQ0B11SGLKOI/Alexa-Voice-Service-Now-Available-in-Developer-Preview
  
 
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== Public & Media Impact and Presentation ==
 
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http://www.cnet.com/products/amazon-echo-review/
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http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-the-amazon-echo-and-why-you-should-get-one/
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http://qz.com/611026/amazon-echo-is-a-sleeper-hit-and-the-rest-of-america-is-about-find-out-about-it-for-the-first-time/
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https://www.yahoo.com/tech/amazon-echo-adds-1000-new-features-1363173697691702.html
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== Public Policy ==
 
== Public Policy ==

Revision as of 11:12, 9 March 2016

Amazon Echo[1] is a smart device by Amazon.com, Inc. that is controlled by a variety of voice commands and can function as a intelligent personal assistant.[2] Unlike some other personal assistants like Microsoft Cortana or Apple Siri, Amazon Echo is not designated for smartphones or desktop computer, but it is a stand-alone device for the household.

The user can use Amazon services, play music, ask about weather or traffic situation, control other smart devices in the household, review calendar and task, ask about recipes, and other.[3] The abilities of the device can be further expanded by third-party apps called Skills.[4]

Amazon Echo costs 180 USD[5] and was released on 23 June 2015.[6]

Main characteristics

The Echo is a approximately 24 cm tall cylindrical device. The power and microphone buttons are on the top of the device. An array of seven microphones is also present here. A small part of the top rotates and can be used to adjust the volume. Almost entire housing of the device contains speakers, the control unit is embedded in the side of the inner tube. The device connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi. It is not battery-powered and thus needs to be connected to a power outlet.


https://developer.amazon.com/public/community/post/Tx2SQ0B11SGLKOI/Alexa-Voice-Service-Now-Available-in-Developer-Preview

Purpose

Company & People

Important Dates

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Ethical & Health Issues

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

http://www.cnet.com/products/amazon-echo-review/

http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-the-amazon-echo-and-why-you-should-get-one/

http://qz.com/611026/amazon-echo-is-a-sleeper-hit-and-the-rest-of-america-is-about-find-out-about-it-for-the-first-time/

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/amazon-echo-adds-1000-new-features-1363173697691702.html

http://readwrite.com/2015/07/31/amazon-alexa-voice-service-developer-preview-echo

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research

References

  1. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E
  2. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E
  3. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201608460
  4. https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/alexa/alexa-skills-kit/getting-started-guide
  5. http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E
  6. http://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-echo-now-available-everyone-buy-17999-shipments-start-july-14