This proof of concept is a demo of IBM Watson Discovery Service. You can search through various documents in different formats using this service. Answers to the search queries can be obtained in different langauges as well using IBM Watson Language Translator service.

This is a proof of concept and demo for home automation via voice control using IBM Watson Speech to Text service. It also uses PubNub, which is a real time data streaming network to pass messages.

Integration of voice control in smart devices is buzzing, and adoption continues to grow. Voice control provides a more natural way of interacting with connected apps and devices ranging from news feeds, traffic information to acting as personal assistants in the home. These intelligent devices respond to commands spoken in our own voice and act immediately.

This blog post is a proof of concept for a talking tradebot which announces stock prices when they cross certain thresholds. It demonstrates the powerful Text to Speech service from IBM Watson and utilizes PubNub Real-time Data Streaming Network.

Using voice to control things in your home is one of the coolest things in home automation. It is more natural to use voice rather than keyboard or a touch screen. Wouldn’t it be fun to use a voice command to turn off the lights or switch on the AC or even open the door? All without leaving the comfort of your chair !