The document discusses the Internet of Things (IoT) and what it means for design. It describes how the IoT has evolved from tracking individual items to connecting many devices with computing power. This allows data to be gathered from sensors and analyzed to provide meaningful information and feedback. The document discusses how IoT applications can enhance knowledge about oneself, others, and the world through areas like quantified self, health monitoring, remote access and control, and exposing the invisible. Realizing the potential of IoT will require addressing challenges like information overload, ease of use, and privacy.

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Making meaning
in an internet of
things
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Making meaning
in an internet of
things
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Making meaning
in an internet of
things
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Making meaning
in an internet of
things
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So, what is it, exactly?

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Physical devices, digital presence
Dynamic, networked, cloud-enabled
sensors actuators
Data
storage
Computing
Feedback and
visualization

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Henry Holtzman, MIT Media Lab
Original IoT vision was a database of tagged items that could be tracked
IoT then

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Henry Holtzman, MIT Media Lab
IoT now
What we didn’t anticipate is the many devices we would have with computing power

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Henry Holtzman, MIT Media Lab
The vision is no longer having to say “here’s what I’m doing and here’s why I’m doing it, now help me”

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The perfect storm:
robotics
affordable sensors
object tagging
wireless communications
broadband

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Making meaning
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things
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What does this mean for design?

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During 2008, the number of things
connected to the Internet exceeded
the number of people on earth.
By 2020 there will be 50 billion.
- Cisco Systems

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Industry categories
Energy Connected Home Lifestyle Home Health Care
Sports Finance Automotive Entertainment

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Visions

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The mavericks:
throwing spaghetti at the wall

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Ninja blocks

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Karotz, Nabaztag

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Where do we find meaning?

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Turning things into knowing
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me!
myself others the world
Knowing about…

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data
information
knowledge
wisdom
Hierarchy of meaning

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About myself
Training
Self control
Mindfulness
Behavior change
Identity
me!

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The quantified self

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The quantified self
Fitbit

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The quantified other: pets & plants
Tagg

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The quantified other: pets & plants
Green Goose

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WiThings scale, BP
monitor

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Self control

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Self control

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Mindfulness

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Mindfulness
Adheretech

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Mavia System
Behavior change

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Identity

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About others
Virtual presence
Sharing
Team dynamics
Health care

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Virtual presence

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Sharing

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Team dynamics

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Health care

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Aging in place
Lively

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About our surroundings
Exposing the Invisible
Remote monitoring and control
Accessing the inaccessible
Microscopic/macroscopic

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Exposing the invisible

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Exposing the invisible
Lapka Blocks

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Exposing the invisible
Cube Sensors

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Philips Hue
Remote control

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Belkin Wemo
Remote control

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Remote control

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Nest Thermostat
Remote control and monitoring

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Remote monitoring
Twineprojects.com
http://www.rtlasersafety.com/workplace-industrial-signs.php
At work 12 of us pitched in to get the
Twine in order to monitor the
availability of the bathroom.

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iGrill
Remote monitoring

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Remote monitoring
Canary

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Remote monitoring
This is my new #Twine helping me
thaw ground bison for supper

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Remote monitoring
images: Twineprojects.com
My @nest thermostat died. Ironically
it was my Twine that alerted me to
the cold house. Thanks for saving
my pipes.
After a fire/smoke scare at my
apartment last year (thanks, idiot
neighbor) I wanted a smoke
detector that could email/SMS/
tweeting. The plan is to use Twine.

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Energy Hub
Remote control and monitoring

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Microscopic/Macroscopic
DIY Geiger Counter

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Microscopic/Macroscopic
Air Quality Egg

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Microscopic/Macroscopic
Smart Citizen Kit

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Self control
Mindfulness
Training
Behavior change
Identity
Virtual presence
Sharing
Team dynamics
Health care
Remote monitoring/control
Accessing the inaccessible
Exposing the invisible
Macroscopic/microscopic
Knowing…
me!
myself others the world

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Bringing us back to the here and now

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Nate
The screen and
keyboard were our
training wheels for
how data can really
become part of our
lives

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A blank slate moment

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Becoming part of everyday life
Products have to be “about” something: flexible platforms like NinjaBlocks and Twine are amazing
for developers but most people need a clear sense of purpose and need
Data must be truly meaningful, compelling and fairly complete: fitness trackers are great for
runners and walkers, but what about cyclists and skaters?
Information should come from multiple sources: my Withings scale and associated data is helpful,
but I’m still the one making blind guesses regarding what’s changed
Products must be easy to set up and install, giving us feedback in a human language: with most
new wireless products, we are still a long way from plug and play
Vigilance and privacy must be balanced: keeping a constant eye on your home is valuable, but
design should provide feedback regarding what is being watched, when
Power requirements are always challenging: dealing with cords and batteries detracts from the
experience.

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And a few things to keep in mind

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Information overload is never fun

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Life now, data later

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Context is everything

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Communication defines personality

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Playing nice with others

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Knowing when to borrow the screen

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Methods:
trying it out and making it happen

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Hacking what’s out there

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3G
Lowest friction
WiFi
In a home, office (not moving)
Bridge
Router
BT4
Zigbee
IRF
Tethered (USB, headphone)
NFC (trusted network)
RFID

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Something fun

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Resources

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Tech resources: smartinteractionlab.com
Arduino ethernet shield/
wifi shield
Nanode
Microsoft gadgeteer Electric Imp
Netduino

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Inspiration and learning: smartinteractionlab.com
Articles
http://gigaom.com/2013/08/18/how-can-we-design-an-internet-of-things-for-everyone-no-just-alpha-geeks/
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/The_Internet_of_Things_2538
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/18/sunday-review/the-internet-gets-physical.html?pagewanted=all
http://www.cityinnovationgroup.com/1/post/2011/3/essential-reading-11-articles-about-the-future-the-
internet-of-things.html
http://www.ge.com/mindsandmachines/?gclid=CIvZ3_608rQCFa5QOgodfn8AKg
Books
http://www.amazon.com/Everyware-Dawning-Age-Ubiquitous-Computing/dp/0321384016
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Things-Ubiquitous-Computing-Experience/dp/0123748992
http://www.amazon.com/SmartStuff-introduction-Internet-Things-ebook/dp/B008DDW2U2/ref=sr_1_6

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This weekend!

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Say Hello!
@carladiana_
smartinteractionlab.com
carla.diana@smartdesignworldwide.com

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Comparing IoT Services
From Building Internet of
Things with the Arduino
Charalampos Doukas
service features Free/open
cosm Visualize and store
sensor data online
Yes/no
Nimbits Data logging on the
cloud
y/y
Thingspeak Visualize and store
sensor data online
y/y
iDi Device cloud platform y/n
SensorCloud Visualize and store
sensor data online
y/n
Open.Sen.Se Internet of everything
platform
y/n
Evrythng Software engine and
cloud platform
y/n
Manybots Collect and manage info
from various devices
y/n
Openthings

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