Can you think of devices that

is capable of connecting to
internet today?

…other than Computers &

Smartphones!

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 IoT refers to a self-configuring, wireless network
between objects or ‘things’, giving these objects
identities, physical attributes and virtual personalities,
enabling them to act autonomously with or without
direct human intervention.

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IoT connects billions of sensors and everyday consumer
objects, appliances & industrial equipment allowing ‘things’
to become active participants in business, information and
social exchanges.
‘Sensing as a Service’ is the new IoT Business Model.

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Within 6 years, 57,000 new “things” will be added to the internet, every
second!

IDC estimates there will be approximately 212 billion ‘things’ globally

connected by the end of 2020; i.e. there will be 20 times more IoT devices
than people in 20202.
The ‘Internet of Things’ will generate $9 Trillion of revenue by 20201.

http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS24366813

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‘Things’ start talking to each other and develop their own intelligence. Imagine a
scenario where……

Your meeting was

pushed back by 45 ... this is communicated
minutes…. to your alarm clock
which allows you 15
extra minutes of sleep!
Your car ‘knows’ it is low
on petrol, and you need
15 minutes to fill
petrol….

There is an accident on
your route causing a 15 ... and signals your
minute delay …. coffee-maker to turn off
15 minutes late!

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HOME

INDUSTRY

MOBILITY
HEALTH

INFRASTRUCTURE
•Thermostats •Care •Smart Lighting •Smart Cars •Heat /AC
•Lighting •Surveillance •Maintenance •Traffic routing •Smart Cities
•Appliances •Elderly •Surveillance •Telematics •Security
•Intrusion monitoring •Utilities •Smart Parking •Lighting
•Fire •Detection •Smart Grid •Public •Transit
•Energy/water •Remote •Emergency Transport •Alerts &
•Access Control Diagnostics Services disaster
•Environmental •Medicine •Smart warning
Monitoring administration shopping •Structural
•Smart Homes •Equipment •Inventory Integrity
monitoring Control •Occupancy
•Water
Distribution
•Pollution

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The ‘HAPIfork’ is an electronic fork that
helps you monitor and track your eating
habits. It also alerts you with the help of
indicator lights and gentle vibrations
when you are eating too fast.
Smart Sleep System visualizes your sleep
cycles, and understand what wakes you
up.
‘Nod’ transforms your movements into
commands. It lets you control everything
from your TV to your living room lights
with a wave of your hand.
The ‘Beam Brush’ is a connected
toothbrush that engages users with their
daily brushing routine.
Smart Tennis Racket and Golf Clubs
tracks your game & suggests
improvements in techniques.
Smart Pen reads ‘examination papers’
and writes answers mimicking your
writing.
Smart Socks shares, speed, calories,
navigation, directions & orientation.
‘Drop’ is a smart bowl that gives recipes,
directions, substitutions, shopping lists,
etc.
Smart Mirror scans your closet and
suggests matching clothing and
accessories. It also syncs with the closet
of you significant other, to match outfits.
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Technological: Social:

Big Data Explosion. Privacy & Security.

Standardization & universal protocol to

Absence of legislation.
combine several heterogeneous devices.

Absence of regulatory and enforcement

Managing and fostering rapid innovation
bodies.

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