Internet of Things

Everything is online connected

More and more objects are equipped with sensors and internet connection. For example, there is a growing market in self-measuring equipment for sports activities and exercise or living patterns (Quantified Self). For example, lifestyle monitoring is already being applied to older people living independently. A network of sensors is used at common places in the home to monitor the resident’s movement activities. You can also keep track of how much you walk in a day, how many calories you consume and what your sleeping pattern is like. In fact, this data can be read anywhere. This is also called the Internet of Things (IoT).

The possibilities are numerous: ranging from receiving information about the road surface, to receiving a signal when the potting soil is too dry, the refrigerator is open or a diaper is full. Just a moment and the sensor in your toothbrush will give you a signal, automatically making an appointment with your dentist. New technology is built in such a way that applications and devices are connected to each other and to the Internet. The word ‘smart’ is now often used for this. This creates an open system of apps and data.