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Making meaning in an internet of things Webvisions Chicago 9/27/2013

Making meaning in an internet of things IxD13 Conference Toronto

Online @carladiana_ #wvchicago #iot www.smartinteractionlab.com www.smartdesignworldwide.com www.carladiana.com

So, what is it, exactly?

Physical devices, digital presence

Dynamic, networked, cloud-enabled

sensors actuators

Data storage

Computing

Feedback and visualization

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

IoT then

Henry Holtzman, MIT Media Lab

IoT now

What we didn’t anticipate is the many devices we would have with computing power

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”

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

What does this mean for design?

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

Industry categories

Energy Connected Home Lifestyle Home Health Care

Sports Finance Automotive Entertainment

Visions

The mavericks: throwing spaghetti at the wall

Ninja blocks

Karotz, Nabaztag

Where do we find meaning?

Turning things into knowing

myself others the world

Knowing about…

information

knowledge

wisdom

Hierarchy of meaning

About myself

Training Self control Mindfulness Behavior change Identity

The quantified self

Fitbit

The quantified other: pets & plants

Green Goose

WiThings scale, BP monitor

Self control

Mindfulness

Adheretech

Mavia System

Behavior change

Identity

About others

Virtual presence Sharing Team dynamics Health care

Virtual presence

Sharing

Team dynamics

Health care

Aging in place

Lively

About our surroundings

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

Exposing the invisible

Lapka Blocks

Cube Sensors

Philips Hue

Remote control

Belkin Wemo

Remote control

Nest Thermostat

Remote control and monitoring

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.

iGrill

Remote monitoring

Canary

Remote monitoring

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

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.

Energy Hub

Remote control and monitoring

Microscopic/Macroscopic

DIY Geiger Counter

Air Quality Egg

Smart Citizen Kit

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…

myself others the world

Bringing us back to the here and now

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

A blank slate moment

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.

And a few things to keep in mind

Information overload is never fun

Life now, data later

Context is everything

Communication defines personality

Playing nice with others

Knowing when to borrow the screen

Methods: trying it out and making it happen

Hacking what’s out there

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3G Lowest friction

WiFi In a home, office (not moving)

Bridge

Router

Zigbee

Tethered (USB, headphone)

NFC (trusted network)

Something fun

Resources

Tech resources: smartinteractionlab.com

Arduino ethernet shield/wifi shield

Nanode

Microsoft gadgeteer Electric Imp Netduino

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

This weekend!

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

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

Thingspeak Visualize and store sensor data online

iDi Device cloud platform y/n

SensorCloud Visualize and store sensor data online

Open.Sen.Se Internet of everything platform

Evrythng Software engine and cloud platform

Manybots Collect and manage info from various devices

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