Ernie

What's the weather like in Cebu?

How do I get to Buendia from Ortigas?

How's traffic in EDSA?

What is the meaning of life?

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iOS users have Siri

Android users have "OK Google"

But what if you can't connect to the internet?

Why not SMS?

Well...

82% of the mobile users in the Philippines still use feature phones

Meet Ernie

Your friendly SMS sidekick

Who is Ernie?

Ernie is a bot that gives you day-to-day information

without connecting to the Internet.

 

You can ask Ernie a question by simply sending an SMS message to 292909292.

 

And unlike most SMS services, Ernie understands you without the need for keywords or strict formatting in the messages you send him.

What can you ask Ernie?

• What's the weather in Palawan?
• How to get to Kapitolyo Pasig from Katipunan QC?
• Is it traffic in EDSA?
• Kobe Bryant's birthday?
• Define vociferous
• Meaning of life?

Demo Time

Send a question to 292909292

How does Ernie work?

Ernie learns

Ernie is easily extensible. If the internet knows it, he can learn it

Let's talk $$$

How will we monetize?

Thank you for listening!

Learn more about Ernie by visiting http://ernie.marksteve.com