The document introduces OpenSpime, which aims to build an open Internet of Things by making hardware as easy, social, and effective to use as Web 2.0 applications. It discusses the growing number of connected devices and sensors, and defines "spime" as a portmanteau of "space" and "time" to refer to physical objects augmented with sensors and network connectivity. OpenSpime seeks to establish open standards for the Internet of Things to encourage networking between isolated device networks and promote further innovation.