What is Internet of Things (IoT) ?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical
and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers
and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or
human-to-computer interaction.
and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers
and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or
human-to-computer interaction.
The latest inventions in IoT are :
1. The Google Glass
Coupled with Big Data, Google Glass can work as a mobile repository to store and retrieve
a patient’s information. Thanks to the information overlayed by Google Glass on
the real world, the doctor will be aware of all your allergies, your medical history and
possible drug interactions while visiting his patient, therefore making the diagnosis easier.
Imagine a pair of Google Glass strapped to a microscope and then think of the possibility
of detection in mobile pathological labs.
a patient’s information. Thanks to the information overlayed by Google Glass on
the real world, the doctor will be aware of all your allergies, your medical history and
possible drug interactions while visiting his patient, therefore making the diagnosis easier.
Imagine a pair of Google Glass strapped to a microscope and then think of the possibility
of detection in mobile pathological labs.
2. Adobe Smart Bag
Essentially, the Smart Bag pairs with a retailers mobile app, and tracks what goes inside
of the bag. When the customer is shopping and puts items into the bag, the item is also
added to the shopping cart in the mobile app. When the customer is ready to check out,
they take out the internal bag (the bag has 2 layers) and exits the store.
The technology (beacons and RFID) triggers the app to complete the payment.
of the bag. When the customer is shopping and puts items into the bag, the item is also
added to the shopping cart in the mobile app. When the customer is ready to check out,
they take out the internal bag (the bag has 2 layers) and exits the store.
The technology (beacons and RFID) triggers the app to complete the payment.
3. Agriculture and Aviation
IoT has brought about revolutionary changes in fields of medicine, agriculture and aviation,
among others. Medicine has greatly benefited from IoT with the invention of ingestible pill
sensors and prescription bottles with built-in reminder of dosage amount and time.IoT shows
the maximum promise in the field of food production. Farmers can keep themselves updated
with information about soil quality and weather conditions with IoT solutions such as
GPS-enabled sensors in farming devices.
among others. Medicine has greatly benefited from IoT with the invention of ingestible pill
sensors and prescription bottles with built-in reminder of dosage amount and time.IoT shows
the maximum promise in the field of food production. Farmers can keep themselves updated
with information about soil quality and weather conditions with IoT solutions such as
GPS-enabled sensors in farming devices.
4. App-enabled robots and drones
App-enabled robots and drones, have a smart contract, 3D cameras, etc. Rent a drone by
the minute, put a specific app and have it solve specific problems. Put a wedding picture
app and find the lady in the white dress. Put a roof problem detector app and find leaks in
high buildings.Uavia is a good example.
the minute, put a specific app and have it solve specific problems. Put a wedding picture
app and find the lady in the white dress. Put a roof problem detector app and find leaks in
high buildings.Uavia is a good example.
5. Smart appliances
A smart home needs smart gadgets and appliances. Entertainment, security and utilities are
areas offering ample room for market development next year, but appliances and in-home
gadgets offer even more. Bosch is one of the names which could kick-start a year filled with
smart appliances. The company is the main sponsor of the smart-home section of January's
CES show too. Nest Labs, Philips, Belkin, Electrolux and others will be attending Las Vegas'
annual technology show in January, as products such as the Vessyl smart cup launch to
market. With almost every area of our lives destined to become smarter this year, be prepared
for appliances to get the technology treatment and be smarter as a result.
Home automation (also known as smart home devices) such as the control and areas offering ample room for market development next year, but appliances and in-home
gadgets offer even more. Bosch is one of the names which could kick-start a year filled with
smart appliances. The company is the main sponsor of the smart-home section of January's
CES show too. Nest Labs, Philips, Belkin, Electrolux and others will be attending Las Vegas'
annual technology show in January, as products such as the Vessyl smart cup launch to
market. With almost every area of our lives destined to become smarter this year, be prepared
for appliances to get the technology treatment and be smarter as a result.
automation of lighting, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), robotic vacuums,
air purifiers, ovens or refrigerators that use Wi-Fi for remote monitoring.
Wearable technology which includes smart watches, fitness trackers, VR
headsets and more…
Environment: IoT application technologies that have sensors can be used to
monitor air and water quality, soil or atmospheric conditions, and even the movements
of wildlife. The IoT devices can also be used in applications such as tsunami early-warning
systems to enable authorities to offer more effective responses and aid.
Utilities doing real time grid assessment from devices sitting on the grid
Logistics firms designing real-time visibility into location and condition of assets
Infrastructure: The IoT can also be applied to monitor and control operations of urban
and rural infrastructure such as bridges and railway tracks. IoT can help to schedule repair
and maintenance activities in a well-organized manner.
Manufacturers predicting when equipment will need maintenance
Insurers increasing revenue through asset monitoring
Medical and Healthcare: IoT devices can facilitate remote health monitoring and
Insurers increasing revenue through asset monitoring
Medical and Healthcare: IoT devices can facilitate remote health monitoring and
emergency notification systems such as blood pressure and heart rate monitors.
Retail: Retailers creating more personalized in-store shopping experiences
Banks providing better offers and more engagement via tellers and ATMs
