The Technology of Things described simply...

1. The
Internet
THINGS
of
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2. The majority of people (87%) have not heard of the term
“Internet of Things”, are you one of them? [1]
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3. Internet of Things (IoT) refers to devices that
collect and transmit data via the
internet. [2]
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4. ATMs…
were the first form IoTs and went online during
the 70s. [1]
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IoTs can also include wearables, smart home
gadgets, connected car and even connected health. [3]

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Sensors
People &
Processes
Connectivity
IoTs
The Internet of Things is a combination of three things… [4]

7. Sensors: measures, evaluates and gathers data… by using
GPS sensors, cameras, microphones and more. [7]
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8. Connectivity: Sensors are then digitalized and placed
onto networks. [7]
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Networks are then integrated with People and
Processes for better decision making. [7]

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The interactions between sensors, connectivity, and people &
processes creates new smart applications
and services. [8]

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applications
Home: Consumer
Transport: Mobility
Health: Body [8]

12. services
Home: Smart Thermostat
Transport: Smart Cars
Health: Activity Trackers [8]
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13. “The internet of things has the potential to
change the world, just as the internet did. Maybe
even more so.” - Kevin Ashton [6]
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14. Positive Impacts of IoTs:
Gerontechnology [9]
Change in productivity, polices and daily routines[10]
& Better Heath Care
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15. Negative Impacts of IoTs
Privacy Issues
Over-reliance on technology
& Loss of Jobs [11]
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16. Security Issues with IoTs have emerging risks with
public safety. [12] As put by Joshua Corman “If my Pc is hit by a
cyber-attack, it is a nuisance; if my car is attacked, it could
kill me.” [13]
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17. So exactly how big is the IoT market?…
This year, more that 2 billion devices will be shipped [5]
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… but that is just the tip of the iceberg…
By 2020, there will be
more then 24 billion
IoT devices on Earth. [5]

19. The Internet of Things will stretch boundaries of
today’s systems, affecting individuals and groups
alike. Are you prepared for the changes in which society
will work, learn, live and innovate? [7]
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20. Sources:
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2017.
[4] “What is IoT? The Internet of Things." SORACOM. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 June 2017.
[5] Meola, Andrew. "What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?" Business Insider. Business Insider, 19 Dec. 2016.
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[7] Duc, Hiep Nguyen. "What Is The "Internet of Things"? | Infographic by Postscapes and Harbor Research."
Hakin9 - IT Security Magazine. N.p., 24 Jan. 2017. Web. 02 June 2017.
[8] Felix Grovit, Inventor Follow. "Diverse Services Home = Smart." LinkedIn SlideShare. N.p., 04 Feb. 2015.
Web. 02 June 2017.
[9] Wu, Ya-Huei, Caitlin Ware, Souad Damnée, Hélène Kerhervé, and Anne-Sophie Rigaud. "Bridging the
digital divide in older adults: a study from an initiative to inform older adults about new technologies." Clinical
Interventions in Aging (2015): 193. Web.
[10] Cole, Samantha. "How The Apple Watch Will Change Office Life." Fast Company. Fast Company, 21 May
2015. Web. 02 June 2017.
[11] "Disadvantages - The Internet of Things." Google Sites. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 June 2017.
[12] Hecht, Jeff. "The Internet of **** things." Nature Physics 10.7 (2014): 538. Web.
[13] "Home, hacked home; The internet of things." The Economist 12 July 2014: 14(US). Academic OneFile.
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