Internet of Things

case study presentation | gr534 | anuradha srinivasan

 The most profound technologies are those that
disappear. They weave themselves into the fabric of
everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.
- Mark Weisser

Any advanced technology is indistinguishable from

magic.
- Arthur C Clarke
Introduction to Internet of Things

Increased machine to machine communication

Network of everyday, physical objects
Networks of data gathering sensors
Cloud computing
Mobile, virtual and instantaneous connection
Smart everything
How fast is technology?

Painting/Drawing -> Agriculture (15000y)

Agriculture -> Writing/Wheel (5000y)
Writing/Wheel -> Societies/Towns (2500y)
Societies/Towns -> Experimental Science (1900y)
Experimental Science -> Industries (325y)
Industries -> Electricity/Telephone/Radio (95y)
Electricity/Telephone/Radio -> Vacuum Tube Computers (65y)
Vacuum Tube Computers -> Modern PC (38y)
Modern PC-> Internet (15y)
Internet -> SMAC (12y)
Law of Accelerating Return

The more advanced we become, the faster we

become at advancing.

You can avoid reality. But you cannot avoid the

consequences of avoiding reality.
Enchanted Objects

David Rose calls them Enchanted Objects

Ordinary objects that have extraordinary capabilities
Derive inspiration from fairy tales and fantasy and sci-fi
The wishing wand or ring that fulfills any desire in an instant.
The flying carpet that swiftly transports us.
Magic boots that enable us to walk miles in one stride.
The crystal ball that enables us to know the future.
The invisibility cloak or shield that hides us from danger.
Interconnected cabinets that allow instant communication
Whats wrong with todays tech?

Terminal World Glass slabs and painted pixels

This vision of the future can hardly be called a vision at all because it offers
nothing new. It just extends the familiar and obvious line forward: same
thing, different sizes, different places.

Doesnt improve human interaction with technology

Apps and menus and large screens arent elegant theyre invasive
Enchanted objects
Examples
How do we enchant?

Glanceability
Gestureability
Affordability
Wearability
Indestructibility
Usability
SMART
Smart Cities:
Smart Parking Monitoring of parking spaces availability in the city.
Structural health Monitoring of vibrations and material conditions in buildings,
bridges and historical monuments.
Noise Urban Maps Sound monitoring in bar areas and centric zones in real time.
Eletromagnetic Field Levels Measurement of the energy radiated by cell stations
and and WiFi routers.
Traffic Congestion Monitoring of vehicles and pedestrian levels to optimize driving
and walking routes.
Smart Lighting Intelligent and weather adaptive lighting in street lights.
Waste Management Detection of rubbish levels in containers to optimize the trash
collection routes.
Smart Roads Intelligent Highways with warning messages and diversions according
to climate conditions and unexpected events like accidents or traffic jams.
 SMART

Smart Environment
Forest Fire Detection Monitoring of combustion gases and preemptive fire
conditions to define alert zones.
Air Pollution Control of CO2 emissions of factories, pollution emitted by cars and
toxic gases generated in farms.
Snow Level Monitoring Snow level measurement to know in real time the quality
of ski tracks and allow security corps avalanche prevention.
Landslide and Avalanche Prevention Monitoring of soil moisture, vibrations and
earth density to detect dangerous patterns in land conditions.
Earthquake Early Detection Distributed control in specific places of tremors.
SMART

Smart Water
Potable water monitoring Monitor the quality of tap water in cities.
Chemical leakage detection in rivers Detect leakages and wastes of
factories in rivers.
Swimming pool remote measurement Control remotely the swimming
pool conditions.
Pollution levels in the sea Control realtime leakages and wastes in the sea.
Water Leakages Detection of liquid presence outside tanks and pressure
variations along pipes.
River Floods Monitoring of water level variations in rivers, dams and
reservoirs.
SMART

Smart Health

Fall Detection Assistance for elderly or disabled people living independent.

Medical Fridges Control of conditions inside freezers storing vaccines,
medicines and organic elements.
Sportsmen Care Vital signs monitoring in high performance centers and fields.
Patients Surveillance Monitoring of conditions of patients inside hospitals and in
old people's home.
Ultraviolet Radiation Measurement of UV sun rays to warn people not to be
exposed in certain hours.
Internet of Things - Predictions

2020 30-50 billion connected things

2020 15% of all purchases will be passive
2020 Will reduce GHG by 9gigatons by regulating water, energy and
traffic
2020 IoT will affect economy - 5 -10 trillion dollars a year
My observations

Data
Security
Privacy
Legal/Ethical
Internet of Things

Its already here!

Altering reality as we know it.
Questions?