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We'll cover what IoT or the Internet of Things is and lots of examples.
Wireless Technologies
Examples of IoT Devices
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Hello, world.
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Andrew here, JavaScript developer and
electronics enthusiast.
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In this workshop we're going to talk about
the Internet of Things with JavaScript.
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Firstly, what is the Internet of Things or
IoT?
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The Internet of Things is described as
physical objects that have embedded
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sensors, software, and electronics
that are connected to the Internet.
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Data is collected by or
sent to the devices.
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Internet of Things devices can connect
to the Internet in a couple of ways.
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Directly via WiFi or
Ethernet connected to a router, or
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IoT devices can connect through a gateway
device like a smartphone via Bluetooth.
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There are other wireless technologies too,
like Zigbee and Z-Wave,
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where devices connect to so-called hubs,
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that in turn connect to your phone or
Internet services.
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Let's take a look at some
examples of IoT devices.
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There's the Nest thermostat that can
be controlled remotely via an app.
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The Nest can also automatically adapt and
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program itself depending on your habits
and as they change throughout the year.
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Samsung produced a line of security
cameras that can connect to the Internet,
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so you can see what's happening when
you're away from home or your office.
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It also allows you to speak to intruders,
relatives and
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friends through a built-in speaker.
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There are a number of smart lock solutions
on the market, which make it easy for
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you to lock and unlock your doors.
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Smart locks allow you to check your doors
and lock them even when you're miles away.
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We all can get forgetful
when we're rushed.
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AirBNB hosts often use smart locks to
give guests digital keys that allow
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them to access their property for short
amounts of time through their smartphone.
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IoT is being used in
the medical industry too, for
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example, with smart glucose monitors.
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All your blood sugar history is stored
online and can be shared with your
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physician, allowing more personalized and
real time care.
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Fitness is another area that's
seen growth in IoT products.
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Fitbit uses sensors to collect
information on activity, and
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then connects to your smartphone to send
that information back to the Internet.
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Not only does it help you keep
track of your activity, but
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you can also work on your goals with your
friends too, through social features.
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Have been creating smart mirrors
that display calendar and
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weather information, amongst other things.
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This can be handy to remind
you to take your umbrella
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on the way out if it's
going to rain later.
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Retail stores can install smart signs
that can be updated in real time.
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This is great for
AB testing sales in physical locations.
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Amazon has a number of smart devices,
like their Dash button.
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These buttons connect to
your Amazon account, and
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reorders commonly used products.
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This technology is being built into
devices like coffee makers and
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washing machines.
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Lighting is another area that is
being connected to the Internet.
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Imagine being away from your
home longer than you expected.
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With Internet connected lighting,
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you can switch on your bulbs when
you're away to look like you're home.
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With the combination of big data and
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IoT, farmers are able to use algorithms
to generate better crop yields.
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The automotive industry
are making you safer
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by alerting emergency services
if you're in an accident.
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Climate researchers can deploy cheap,
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inexpensive sensors to get approximate
readings over vast distances.
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If any of their weather stations
report back interesting or
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peculiar readings, they can go out and
get more detailed readings.
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Both commercial and consumer electric
meters can help you monitor energy
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consumption and give you suggestions
on how to save electricity and money.
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On production lines, sensors can
be triggered when things go wrong.
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If they're connected to the Internet, they
can alert who needs to know immediately,
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so that they can come and fix the issues.
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In the next videos, we'll start
looking at the solutions available for
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JavaScript and the Internet of Things.
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