The document discusses several emerging technologies that were available in 2013 or envisioned for 2020, including Google Glass, fitness trackers, smartphone breathalyzers, eye scans, and mobile broadband. It also outlines potential future technologies like on-eye projectors, in-ear speakers, nano flexible batteries, and wireless charging. The document is authored by Dr. Augustine Fou and provides background on his expertise in digital trends and consulting.

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Dr. Augustine Fou
http://linkd.in/augustinefou
April 2013
The Future in 2020
Digital/Tech Trends

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Enabling Technologies
Already Available in 2013

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Google Glass (interface)
Shipping Q1 2013
Source: Business Insider April 2013

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Personal Fitness Trackers
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Fitbit
Nike+ FuelBand
Jawbone Up

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iPhone breathalyzer
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Source: USA Today, May 2013

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Smartphone Eye Scan
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Source: Gizmodo, August 2013

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iPhone Blood Glucose
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Source: iBG*Star

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Identify Pills/Interactions
Source: MedSnap, LLC

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iPhone Eye Exam
Source: Gizmodo, March 2014

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Mobile Broadband (connectivity)
Source: OECD Feb 7, 2013

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Smartphones/Tablets (computing)
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Source: Mary Meeker, KPCB, December 2012

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Envisioning 2020
Tech

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On-eye Projector
Contact-lens-like device
projects image directly
into the eye

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On-skin Sensors
Medical or non-medical
devices can be applied
to the skin permanently
or non-permanently for
measuring biological
functions like heart-
rate, temperature, etc.

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In-ear Speakers
Speakers will be so
small they can be
adhered to the inside of
the ear canal, near the
ear drum.

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Nano Flexible Batteries
Nano-scale batteries that
hold enormous charge and
can be charged nearly
instantly will power the
tiniest devices, even ones
that can be implanted or
injected.

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Wireless Charging
Long distance wireless
charging will keep every
electronic component
constantly charged

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Dr. Augustine Fou – Digital Consigliere
“I study trends and advise clients on
leveraging them to drive innovation – in
product, process, and organizational
structure.”
FORMER CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER, HCG (OMNICOM)
MCKINSEY CONSULTANT
CLIENT SIDE / AGENCY SIDE EXPERIENCE
PROFESSOR AND COLUMNIST
ENTREPRENEUR / SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
PHD MATERIALS SCIENCE (MIT '95) AT AGE 23
@acfou
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APPENDIX

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Mobile Broadband (connectivity)
Source: OECD Feb 7, 2013

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Mobile Broadband 700M
Source: OECD Feb 7, 2013