
IoT is basically a system of interrelated computing devices
people animal’s objects, mechanical and digital machines all of which have a
unique identifier and can transfer data over a network without any human
intervention.
As Neil Gross famously said in 1999 – “In the next century
planet earth will don an electronic skin. It will use the Internet as a
scaffold to support and transmit its sensations”
This concept has unbelievable potential in many businesses
and industries.
To check on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), the Mimo
monitor is a new kind of infant monitor that provides parents with real time
information about their baby’s breathing, skin temperature body position and
activity level on their Smartphone’s.
Using your Smartphone’s ranges of sensors (Accelerometer,
Gro, Video, Proximity, Compass, GPS etc) and connectivity options (Cell, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, NFC, etc) you have a well equipped internet of things device in your
pocket that can automatically monitor your movements, location and workouts
throughout the day.
You can monitor an aging family member by using a wearable
alarm button and other discrete wireless sensors placed around the home the Be
Close system can track your loved one’s daily routine and give you peace of
mind for their safety by alerting you to any serious disruptions detected in
their normal schedule.
Smart thermostats like the Nest use sensors real time
weather forecasts and the actual activity in your home during the day to reduce
your monthly energy usage by up to 30% keeping you more comfortable and
offering to save you money on your utility bills.
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