As many people are still coming to terms with a computer that you can wear on your face, ( Google Glass http://www.google.co.uk/glass/start/ ) or a watch that is connected to the internet via your smart phone, (Galaxy Gear http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/galaxy-gear/galaxy-gear/SM-V7000ZKABTU )a new technological breakthrough hovers closely on the the horizon.
The Internet Of Things is still a prominent buzzword and refers to the connective abilities of a device to link to the internet - such as the smart watch and glasses mentioned above.
The device may not have full functionality for Internet interaction, think mobile sites a year or so back, they had limited interaction, but were still useful.
Of course, within a short year, technology has progressed enough for most mobile websites to offer the same level of user interaction as the desktop site.
In some cases more!
Facebook check in is completely useless for a desktop!
However, just as we are wrapping our heads around the brilliance of being able to connect to the internet anywhere at anytime through any device we now have a new buzz word to learn.
The Internet of Customers.
It refers to the fact that a customer exists behind each device, which is easily forgotten.
Mark Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.com, speaking at the Dreamforce event last week recalled a recent visit to his Alma mater, the University of Southern California. “The last time I went there, my phone didn't light up with the USC fight song and say, ‘Hi Marc,’” he said. “but it should have.”
Imagine now a world where your light bulbs are connected to your home wifi.
One burns out and the next time you're passing Best Buy (thanks to Location Intelligence, learn more here www.mapinfo.com) or wherever a text message reminds you to buy more.
Or, even better, when the light bulb blows another one is ordered automatically from Amazon and just shows up on your doorstep!
This is brilliant stuff.
What about an online fridge that reorders you essentials from Tesco for delivery when they are running low; or a wifi toothbrush that updates your dentist file ( thanks to Ali Paderson for that one http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ali-paterson/23/a73/78a ), or your Nike Fuel band ( http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/what_is_fuel/ ) uploading results to medical file and then informing your doctor if and when something's amiss!
Anyway, I think the point has been made.
The opportunities are quite literally endless.
The technology for this revolution in living more or less exists today and companies are now striving to find ways to market and integrate this into our lives.
I for one, look forward to this time saving tech while marveling at the speed at which we're progressing.
What's next, human colonization of Mars?
http://www.mars-one.com/en/mission/mission-vision
The Internet Of Things is still a prominent buzzword and refers to the connective abilities of a device to link to the internet - such as the smart watch and glasses mentioned above.
The device may not have full functionality for Internet interaction, think mobile sites a year or so back, they had limited interaction, but were still useful.
Of course, within a short year, technology has progressed enough for most mobile websites to offer the same level of user interaction as the desktop site.
In some cases more!
Facebook check in is completely useless for a desktop!
However, just as we are wrapping our heads around the brilliance of being able to connect to the internet anywhere at anytime through any device we now have a new buzz word to learn.
The Internet of Customers.
It refers to the fact that a customer exists behind each device, which is easily forgotten.
Mark Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.com, speaking at the Dreamforce event last week recalled a recent visit to his Alma mater, the University of Southern California. “The last time I went there, my phone didn't light up with the USC fight song and say, ‘Hi Marc,’” he said. “but it should have.”
Imagine now a world where your light bulbs are connected to your home wifi.
One burns out and the next time you're passing Best Buy (thanks to Location Intelligence, learn more here www.mapinfo.com) or wherever a text message reminds you to buy more.
Or, even better, when the light bulb blows another one is ordered automatically from Amazon and just shows up on your doorstep!
This is brilliant stuff.
What about an online fridge that reorders you essentials from Tesco for delivery when they are running low; or a wifi toothbrush that updates your dentist file ( thanks to Ali Paderson for that one http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ali-paterson/23/a73/78a ), or your Nike Fuel band ( http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/what_is_fuel/ ) uploading results to medical file and then informing your doctor if and when something's amiss!
Anyway, I think the point has been made.
The opportunities are quite literally endless.
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| A smart fridge connected to your wifi can help out with the shopping! |
The technology for this revolution in living more or less exists today and companies are now striving to find ways to market and integrate this into our lives.
I for one, look forward to this time saving tech while marveling at the speed at which we're progressing.
What's next, human colonization of Mars?
http://www.mars-one.com/en/mission/mission-vision
