Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Cortana"

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Cortana is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Microsoft Corporation.^[1] It was introduced with the Windows 8.1 operating system and is available across Microsoft devices with Windows 8.1 mobile and Windows 10.^[2][3] It is also available for Android and iOS operating systems, although with some limitations.^[4]

Cortana was in development since 2009.^[5] It was officially introduced during the Microsoft Build 2014 developer conference as a new feature for the Windows Mobile 8.1 operating system.^[6][7]

Main characteristics

A user can be manually invoked Cortana by tapping the search button in the Windows Start menu or on their mobile device. Cortana can also automatically respond to the command "Hey, Cortana" if enabled. Before the user can start using the service, Cortana will ask them to provide some personal information in order to personalize the future search results.^[8]

Historical overview

http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/news/features/cortana-041614.aspx

Purpose

Company & People

Important Dates

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Ethical & Health Issues

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research

References

1. ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/mobile/experiences/cortana/
2. ↑ http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-cortana-alternative-to-siri-makes-a-video-debut/
3. ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2813649/Microsoft-launches-wearable-fitness-device-199.html
4. ↑ http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-to-expand-cortana-voice-assistant-to-ios-and-android/
5. ↑ http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/news/features/cortana-041614.aspx
6. ↑ https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2014/KEY01
7. ↑ http://www.computerworld.com/article/2489392/windows-phone-os/windows-phone-8-1-confirmed--with-cortana-digital-assistant.html
8. ↑ http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/how-to/wp8/cortana/start-using-cortana