Dr. Iñaki Vázquez gave a presentation about the "Internet of Things" where physical objects and devices are connected to the internet. He discussed how the internet is now used by things beyond just people, including objects, wearables, toys, animals and plants. He demonstrated several prototypes including a souvenir aware Google Earth, an RFID glove, smart umbrella, and internet connected toys. However, he also noted challenges regarding energy use, privacy as objects can monitor actions, and usability of interacting with internet connected things without screens or keyboards.

1. Dr. Iñaki Vázquez
Tweakfest 2009, 24-25 April, Zurich

2. About me
Juan Ignacio Vázquez
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 a.k.a. Iñaki Vázquez
Work in:
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 University of Deusto, Bilbao (Spain)
 DeustoTech (technology research centre)
Head of R&D unit on Ambient Intelligence
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 14 people
 www.morelab.deusto.es
Occasional blogger
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 awareIT.com

3. The Internet was (just) for people
Now the Internet is (also) for…
… things, objects, wear, toys
… animals, plants

4. Terms and buzzwords
Internet of Things (IoT)
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Physical computing
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Physical browsing
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SensorWeb
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Smart objects
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Social gadgets
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Sensitive objects
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Talkative objects
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Spimes
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…
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5. Activating things

6. Prototype demo: souvenir-
aware Google Earth

7. Internet-connected wear
Wi-Fi T-Shirt
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8. Smart-umbrella

9. Prototype demo: RFIDGlove

10. Internet “displays”

11. RealWidgets
Tiny windows to the
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Internet

12. Prototype demo: iCompass

13. Internet toys
Elmo Live
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 Prototype video: ToyBook
from SmartMotes
 The computer no longer the
(only) medium for Internet
gaming
 Manipulating real objects is
better for psychomotor
development in children

14. Internet-connected life
Is there any sense for my dog “Fido” to
have a Facebook account?

15. Internet-connected life

16. Some problems challenges
Energy
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 Smart and communicative require large
amounts of energy over time
Privacy
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 Objects are sensitive to your actions and
talkative: gossip?
Usability
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 How to browse (part of) the Internet by
manipulating an object without using screen,
keyboard or mouse

17. Thank you!
Interested in a closer
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look, technical details or
philosophy on IoT? Please
talk with me!
ivazquez@eside.deusto.es
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 Presentation available at
 awareIT.com