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A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS

Computing is woven into every aspect of our lives with the massive proliferation of devices now available. In spite of that, computing is no longer just about those individual devices, but rather their ability to connect with each other and to the cloud. The result is something wonderful; a new era of experiences and productivity for both consumers and industries that seemed unimaginable not too long ago.

As an industry leader, Intel took the initiative to make this happen. We had to think of ourselves as more than just a chip supplier, but instead put ourselves into the user experience to make these devices and the networks that connect them safe, fast, available and intelligent. We also didn’t forget that they still had to meet marketing needs.

The result is a new category of embedded computing that we proudly call The Internet of Things. And as you’ll see on the following pages, the key building blocks for this new category are connectivity, security, manageability and performance. This is where the fastest growth is happening as the shift from computers to computing experiences present unprecedented opportunities. Intel is proud to have been more than just part of this, but rather the catalyst that has made it possible. And we’re proud to share it with you here in this book.

Ton Steenman VP/GM The Internet of Things Group Intel Corporation

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Copyright 2014 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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he greatest mind in the history of the world was befuddled. Y=mc2 was proving to be The Theory of Zilch. E=qc2 had proved that he should go back to work at the Patent Office. And L=mc2 only proved to be the perfect measurement for a milk shake.

Albert Einstein was at his wit’s end when a rather sad theory popped into his brain: “No one really cares about science anyway. The future of science is dead!”

And it was just at this moment, Einstein heard a noise so loud it almost made his hair stand up, more than usual.

“HONK!” “HONK! HONK!”

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hen Einstein stepped outside his lab to see who was making this racket he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

Right in front of him was Thomas Edison, Sir Isaac Newton, Madame Curie, Ben Franklin and an Intel Tour Guide in a tram car.

“Come in, come in,” said an excited Thomas Edison. “We’re going to learn how Intel is helping everyday devices talk to each other making our lives better. They call it the “Internet of Things.”

“Join us! They’ll give you cotton candy!” said Newton.

“Amazing,” exclaimed Einstein as he scooched in next to the inventor of the light bulb. Barely able to contain their excitement, the Scientists’ journey was about to begin.

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s the tram full of Luminaries began its journey, the Tour Guide began to explain, “Everyday, new intelligent computers are being introduced that are connecting people, places and things. Do you know what that means?”

The tram full of Geniuses didn’t have a clue.

“It means,” the Tour Guide continued, “The Internet of Things is going to make our world an even more productive place. And you’re going to see all of it today.”

“Anyone want more cotton candy?”

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ho here knows what the cloud is?” asked the Tour Guide.

All the Scientists pointed to the sky and laughed at the absurdity of the question. “Who does she think she is dealing with?” they all thought.

“No, I’m not talking about a cloud in the sky,” the Tour Guide explained. “The cloud I’m referring to represents the part of the internet that is being used so much now that it is really hard for traditional IT resources to keep up.

Edison nodded his head as if he knew this already, but he was just pretending.

The Tour Guide continued, “Did you know that by 2015, over 2.5 billion people and more than 15 billion devices will access the Internet? “Well, now, because of this amazing thing called “cloud computing,” these 15 billion devices will be able to work even faster. It also means you can get your computing brought to you as a service, just like electricity. And you get it over the internet.

Intel, along with other companies they are working closely with, are developing these efficient, connected and secure the Internet of Things.”

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adame Curie, always a woman ahead of her time, was starting to catch on. “If the Internet of Things are touching so many lives, then what about security and privacy of personal information?”

The Tour Guide told her, “Security is a major part of the Internet of Things. People have must be able to trust that their connections are secure for it to be successful.”

Thomas Edison complained that he couldn’t hear the Tour Guide because Ben Franklin was loudly teasing Madame Curie about her discovering the element of radium.

“I was just complimenting her on her radiance,” defended Franklin.

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instein was anxious to see the Internet of Things in action. And he was about to get his first chance at a Communications Center.

The Tour Guide noted, “Devices can’t connect unless there is a place for them to connect to. And that infrastructure needs to be able to handle A LOT of connections. Eventually, we will be looking at more than a trillion of them!”

“I wonder how much data that would be,” wondered Isaac Newton out loud. “Just enough data to fill a stack of DVD’s to the moon and back*,” answered Einstein, not quite knowing how he knew that since he didn’t know what a DVD was.

The Tour Guide further explained that, “Intel has actually found a way to consolidate those connections to help meet all that growing network traffic. The best part is that it’s faster and even cheaper than before!”And that was something everyone in the tram understood.

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t was time for those who dedicated their lives to discovery, to discover the mall. And no one was more excited than the founding fashionista, Benjamin Franklin.

The Tour Guide announced, “Ok Geniuses, what you’re about to learn will blow your minds. The whole shopping experience today is called ‘The Connected Store.’ Think about it, digital ads that can be personalized as you walk by them because they can identify if you’re a man or a woman.

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Or compact self-serving kiosks where a customer can see thousands of items, pick colors and even make purchases. It is all remotely connected through the cloud and even managed from one location that could be hundreds of miles away.”

In addition to high fashion, Franklin, always a curious man, was now curious about energy efficiency.

“Well, for instance,” the Tour Guide explained, “with Intel technology, these machines can be powered down remotely at night, saving the retailers lots of money. The whole shopping experience, while dramatically improved, saves everyone money.”

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ntel also supports the medical industry,” the Tour Guide announced with pride. “Our technology helps bring people and information together in new ways by improving how it is shared. Whether it is medical images, patient histories, prescriptions, physician orders, or other vital health data, information can be exchanged faster, hospitals work more efficiently and costs are being reduced. Best of all, the whole patient experience is being improved.

Sir Isaac Newton, understanding the gravity of the situation, asked the Tour Guide about security for this industry.

The Guide went on to explain that, “Intel technology enables information to be shared securely across the whole healthcare network: from hospitals to patients to pharmaceutical companies and so on.”

Then looking over at the devilish octogenarian, Ben Franklin, the Tour Guide continued, “Intel is also proud to promote healthy, independent living at home, and the benefits of preventative healthcare by doing things like going to the gym — even if you’re in senior citizen housing. Because we believe in being healthy everywhere.”

Franklin wondered why she was looking at him.

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adame Curie loved big machines like a little kid. So when it came time to hear about Intel’s advancements with manufacturing technology, not even Franklin could distract her.

The Tour Guide began, “Large, centralized production plants are disappearing. You see, manufacturers are beginning to see how traditional automation systems can’t respond quickly to changing demands and effectively compete in an expanding global economy.”

Madame Curie, still transfixed, asked, “What will replace it?”

“The Connected Factory,” replied the Tour Guide. “Factories where employees can work safely alongside robots. The kinds of factories with machinery that communicate with each other to keep inventory moving efficiently and are capable of producing a luxury car on a Tuesday and an oversized all terrain vehicle on a Wednesday. We’re talking about factories that cost less to run while improving efficiency and productivity. And of course, as Intel continues to play an even larger role in manufacturing, our low-power processors will generate significant new growth at all levels of automation.”

Madame Curie was giddy.

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he Internet of Things is even playing a major role for energy. Utility companies are using Intel technology to increase existing electrical capacity. Intel is even being used to get the most out of alternative energy sources like wind and solar,” said the Tour Guide.

Now having the hang of things, the Scientists all anticipated that security was going to be an issue. They learned that when it comes to protecting energy technology from nature or bad, bad people, Intel has worked very hard and continues to find successful ways to protect their systems.

“And thanks to cloud technology, connected devices are capable of efficiently distributing electrical energy from remote managed locations,” the Tour Guide explained. “What about in the home itself?” asked Einstein.

“Intel has made energy management in your house as easy as flipping a switch; reducing utility bills, making informed choices and being proactive about home maintenance,” said the Tour Guide. And so the group headed on to the next stop.

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ome people think of a car as just a form of transportation,” the Tour Guide announced, “But at Intel, we like to think of your car as an extension of your digital lifestyle.”

Einstein imagined himself driving down the road in a convertible, wind blowing through his hair, and no one questioning why it was messed up.

The Tour Guide continued, “Drivers interacting through their cars will be able to connect to information they need in their everyday lives in an easy and natural way. Think about it, being able to connect to devices, schedules, e-mails or even with friends while you’re behind the wheel. You can be productive in the office while still keeping tabs on what’s going on back at the house.”

Thomas Edison, who had six children at home, liked that idea.

With no small amount of pride, the Tour Guide continued, “And you will be able to do all of that while still focusing on driving safely. You see, the car of the near future will act for you with “intuitive” intelligence that will anticipate your needs through your preferences, daily routine and past choices.

The Geniuses were speechless.

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ho wants to see the Intel Lab?� asked the Tour Guide. The Scientists all screeched like fifteen year-olds at a Beatles concert. When they arrived they saw the biggest lab they’ve ever seen. And as Einstein noticed: clean and no chalkboards.

Off the Scientists dashed to experience this wonderful play land where innovative Intel developers are creating new intelligent, connected solutions for all kinds of amazing places.

Einstein and Edison bolted for the golf carts to race around the lab. But Franklin programmed a wirelessly connected robotic tractor and dominated their race. Newton bee-lined it for the roller coaster to test gravity.

And Madame Curie, the mature one, inspected the technology behind electronic hand-held voting machines prominent in Brazilian elections. It was hard to corral all the Scientists back into the tram.

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nd so the tour came to an end. The Tour Guide said a few words about where the connected devices in our lives can be harnessed to drive global economic growth and help solve some of society’s greatest challenges in the future.

She then wished the Scientists goodbye with these final words, “Photographs of you taken during the ride can be purchased in the gift shop or online at www.intel.com/IoT”

When Albert Einstein walked back into his lab, he saw the most amazing thing of all he had seen that day. He saw that his lab was completely clean and the chalkboard with all the wrong formulas was gone. In its place stood an Intel-based Ultrabook with the E=mc2 equation in the middle of the screen. “Yes, E=mc2” was the right answer.”

Suddenly, everything made sense — the whole reason for the tour of the future and how the “Internet of Things” will play such a big role in it. “I see it all so clearly now,” Einstein said to himself with a big smile. “They wanted me to see for myself that the future of science is not dead after all, and that amazing things are going happen; things never thought possible. Like a tram full of scientists just showing up at your door.

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS

Computing is woven into every aspect of our lives with the massive proliferation of devices now available. In spite of that, computing is no longer just about those individual devices, but rather their ability to connect with each other and to the cloud. The result is something wonderful; a new era of experiences and productivity for both consumers and industries that seemed unimaginable not too long ago.

As an industry leader, Intel took the initiative to make this happen. We had to think of ourselves as more than just a chip supplier, but instead put ourselves into the user experience to make these devices and the networks that connect them safe, fast, available and intelligent. We also didn’t forget that they still had to meet marketing needs.

The result is a new category of embedded computing that we proudly call The Internet of Things. And as you’ll see on the following pages, the key building blocks for this new category are connectivity, security, manageability and performance. This is where the fastest growth is happening as the shift from computers to computing experiences present unprecedented opportunities. Intel is proud to have been more than just part of this, but rather the catalyst that has made it possible. And we’re proud to share it with you here in this book.

Ton Steenman VP/GM The Internet of Things Group Intel Corporation

©

Copyright 2014 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.