Alexa Light Rail Skill

An Alexa skill to to catch the next light rail train.

Problem

I need to catch the train, and don't know when the next one is coming! Do I need to hurry? Or can I take my time?

Solution

Hands-free, voice-activated, Alexa skill to tell me how long for the next train.

Context

I'm in my cluttered South End apartment, rushing to get ready for work Uptown.

Persona

Busy, rushed, Charlotte city-living, person

Ask Alexa (main Next Train intent)

• When's the train coming?
• When's the next train?
• Where's the train?

Response (proposed)

• The next train is in 5 minutes at 8:25. Better Hurry!
• At Woodlawn, the next outbound train is in 8 minutes at 9:36. Go now.

Intents

• Next Train
• Set Home Station
• Set Direction
• Status
• Train Info
• Help

Logic

• Next train in 0 - 5 min: Hurry!
• Next train in 6 - 15 min: Go now.
• Next train in 15 + min: Plenty of time...

Voice User Interface

• proposed VUI and phase flow image