The Internet of Things is a concept of having multiple objects or devices connected and controlled through a single, common network. Some examples of these devices or objects include a heart monitor implant, the built-in sensors in a car that determines tire pressure, or any smart device currently being sold on the market.. This technology is not all that new, in fact it has been around and in use for quite some time. With that said, this technology has a vast future ahead of it and the possibilities are virtually endless. To begin, the Internet of Things (IoT) has had a steady increase in use throughout all of it’s history. Although it did not get it’s official name used by most people until the year 1999, one of the first instances where
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Some of the newer, more popular uses of the IoT mostly include wireless technology and the capability of controlling many devices in a home or office using a single access point. A great example of this technology is the Amazon Echo Dot. This device is used to control and turn on and off various electronics or programs that may be used everyday. The Echo Dot can read the news, give weather updates, and play music all by hands-free voice commands. Besides these simple tasks, it is also capable of controlling light switches, fans, thermostats, and even garage doors. These types of devices are most common for personal use, but the extensive abilities that the IoT concept can be applied to stretch far beyond just this single product. A great example of this is the house built by a DC-based startup called SmartThings. Alex Hawkinson, the head of the company, currently has over 200 connected objects in his home that he resides in (Wasik). The range of these devices go from the coffeemaker he uses to brew his morning cup to even the A/C unit, which he turns on by sending a message from his phone in order for it to start up whenever he leaves the office. Hawkinson can also control and observe various aspects of his company all by himself through the use of the IoT as well. With all of these great advances, it’s difficult to tell whether or not all of these are going to be good or
Some of the newer, more popular uses of the IoT mostly include wireless technology and the capability of controlling many devices in a home or office using a single access point. A great example of this technology is the Amazon Echo Dot. This device is used to control and turn on and off various electronics or programs that may be used everyday. The Echo Dot can read the news, give weather updates, and play music all by hands-free voice commands. Besides these simple tasks, it is also capable of controlling light switches, fans, thermostats, and even garage doors. These types of devices are most common for personal use, but the extensive abilities that the IoT concept can be applied to stretch far beyond just this single product. A great example of this is the house built by a DC-based startup called SmartThings. Alex Hawkinson, the head of the company, currently has over 200 connected objects in his home that he resides in (Wasik). The range of these devices go from the coffeemaker he uses to brew his morning cup to even the A/C unit, which he turns on by sending a message from his phone in order for it to start up whenever he leaves the office. Hawkinson can also control and observe various aspects of his company all by himself through the use of the IoT as well. With all of these great advances, it’s difficult to tell whether or not all of these are going to be good or