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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

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? ?

? ?


me!

myself others the world

Knowing about…


data

information

knowledge

wisdom

Hierarchy of meaning


About myself

Training Self control Mindfulness Behavior change Identity

me!


The quantified self


The quantified self

Fitbit


The quantified other: pets & plants

Tagg


The quantified other: pets & plants

Green Goose


WiThings scale, BP monitor


Self control


Mindfulness


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


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


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…

me!

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


January 29, 2013 76


3G Lowest friction

WiFi In a home, office (not moving)

Bridge

Router

BT4

Zigbee

IRF

Tethered (USB, headphone)

NFC (trusted network)

RFID


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 [email protected]


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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