The document discusses the concept of the Internet of Things, where everyday objects are connected to the Internet and able to send and receive data. It provides several examples of early IoT devices, such as the Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol that allowed controlling a coffee pot over the Internet, and smart toys, home appliances, and sensors that are connected and can be remotely monitored or controlled. The document envisions a future where people and things are seamlessly connected through the Internet.
8. Hyper Text Coffee Pot
Control Protocol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Hyper_Text_Coffee_Pot_Control_Protocol
9. BREW or POST
Causes the HTCPCP server to brew coffee
GET
Retrieves coffee from the HTCPCP server
PROPFIND
Finds out metadata about the coffee
WHEN
Says "when", causing the HTCPCP server to stop
pouring milk into the coffee (if applicable)
10. 406 Not Acceptable
The HTCPCP server is unable to brew coffee for some
reason; the response should indicate a list of
acceptable coffee types.
418 I'm a teapot
The HTCPCP server is a teapot; the responding entity
may be short and stout.