Recently, we often hear the expression “Internet of Things”. In a few years, the concept implying a network of “smart” devices that interact with each other without human participation will become commonplace. 2020 will be a turning point for the “Internet of Things”.
According to research firm Gartner, over the next seven years, 25 billion "smart" devices will come into use. These can be networks of LED street lamps that are connected to each other or recorders that track free parking spaces. All of them will complement 7.5 billion conventional devices, including smartphones, tablets and personal computers that require human input for data entry.
2020 will be a turning point. After that, the development of [the “Internet of things”] will accelerate. This market is strategically important. Most of these devices will be presented by “smart” versions of existing products, such as washing machines, Jim Tulley, head of research for semiconductors and electronics, told The Wall Street Journal reporters during his visit to Taipei (Taiwan).
The term “Internet of Things”, proposed in the late 1990s by Kevin Ashton of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, became fashionable after the American company Google introduced digital glasses with augmented reality function (Google Glass) to the public. The trend was quickly picked up by leading technology companies. “Smart” watches, bracelets and other accessories have appeared on the market, capable of contacting ordinary mobile devices.
This week, Nike and Adidas, which have traditionally specialized in the production of sportswear and footwear, presented their developments from the category of “smart” things.
Earlier this month, Intel introduced the Quark processor for the Internet of Things. New chips are designed for small and low-power solutions, which can be easily attributed wearable electronics. All this brings the future in which devices interact with each other.
By 2020, we will also get used to the idea that our life is to some degree controlled by computer technology.
According to Tully, the Internet of Things market is very fragmented and so far no one has invented a “universal Killer application for competing with PCs and smartphones.” Another major problem is the issue of data security. Recent events show that you can hack everything.
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