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2014年7月10日 星期四

Google 從 Nest 到 Dropcam 點燃 - 智慧型家庭正在興起 ( Google strategy is to push IOT from Nest and Dropcam )

Nest 以 5.55 億收購了 Dropcam 公司

Nest 宣佈將以 5.55 億美金收購 Dropcam 這間 IP 相機公司。這次的收購是以 Nest 的名義,並在 Nest 的官方部落格上宣佈,所以交易理應是 Nest 作為一間獨立子公司的自我決定。Nest 表示交易完成之後,Dropcam 將會整合到 Nest 旗下,而且 Nest 將會以自家處理私隱資料的政策去處理來自 Dropcam 的資料,沒有客戶的批准之下,他們是不會將個人資料跟任何人分享;Nest 更註明就算是 Google 也不會。

Nest 表示他們花了很多時間去尋找來自世界各地的相機公司和技術,最後毫無保留地認為 Dropcam 的產品、服務和客戶體驗都是世上最好的,所以就決定買他們。至於交易完成後將會怎樣使用 Dropcam 的資產?Nest 沒有明確地告訴我們,只是說現在距離 Dropcam 產品跟 Nest 產品協作又走近一步;換言之兩公司的產品功能有可能會整合。另外,Dropcam 產品的用戶依然可以繼續使用他們的 Dropcam 帳號,以及繼續可以在他們的網上商店和其他實體店中買到 Dropcam 產品。

Google旗下Nest 成為新平台,廣招開發商打造智慧家庭

已經簽定合作的業者包括賓士車Mercedes-Benz, 運動腕帶廠商 Jawbone、家電商 Whirlpool、燈泡業者 LIFX、簡訊應用 IFTTT(IF This Then That) 及羅技。這些業者也都已推出與Nest整合的應用。

Google旗下的Nest宣佈開發商計畫,旨在讓Nest成為一個連結更多家用裝置及應用的平台。

Nest執行長Matt Rogers指出,Nest長久以來都在開發可和人與家庭互動的智慧產品,以確保居家的安全與舒適。Working with Nest開發商計畫將可和全世界開發商一起創造更有智慧的居家環境。Nest希望透過開發商計畫讓不同軟、硬體業者都能連結 Nest 恆溫控制器及其 Protect 煙霧偵測器資料,產生多種應用方式。他並強調,Nest要做的不只是一個可以遠端開關家中裝置的數位面板,而是要能安全連結所有日常事物,包括電燈、家庭、運動腕帶甚至車輛等等。

已經簽定合作的業者包括賓士車Mercedes-Benz, 運動腕帶廠商Jawbone、家電商Whirlpool、燈泡業者 LIFX、簡訊應用 IFTTT(IF This Then That) 及羅技。這些業者也都已推出與Nest整合的應用。

例如使用者可利用IFTTT設定「如果Nest Protect偵測到煙霧,就傳送簡訊給鄰居」。

LIFX的燈泡可在 Nest Protect 偵測到煙霧或一氧化碳時轉成閃紅燈,或是Nest恆溫計轉到「離開」(Away)模式時,LIFX可自動隨機開、關燈光,偽裝成家中有人的樣子。↓

羅技的 Ultimate 萬用遙控器除了可開啟電視、電燈外,現在也能控制Nest溫度感測器。

賓士和Nest溫度感測器整合後,使車主開車時就能知道並調整家中溫度。

透過惠而浦和Nest的連結,當Nest偵測到家中沒人時,就能啟動洗衣機及烘衣機的連續作業。

今年秋天還會有其他第三方開發商整合成果,包括車庫門控制器Chamberlain以及Nest的東家Google。利用Google語音辨識使用者可透過類似「OK Google,把溫度調到25度」的指令來控制Nest。此外用戶也可以用 Google Now 來和 Nest 互動。

Nest表示,有5000多家開發商對整合Nest有興趣,因此除了開發商召募計畫外,Nest並宣佈和創投業者 Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers 及 Google旗下的 Google Venturs 聯合成立Thoughtful Things Fund 基金提供新創公司的開發資金。

日前Nest才宣佈以5.55億美金收購網路攝影機 Dropcam。經由 Nest 及 Dropcam 的收購,將使Google進一步加速拓展智慧家庭的計畫,並超越蘋果等競爭對手。Nest並將在5月26日的Google I/O開發者大會上說明這項計畫。

Aros air conditioner by Quirky and GE is a sleek way to keep your cool this summer

Co-designed by former Department of Energy worker Garthen Leslie in a multimillion-dollar GE, this is a sleek, sexy unit for the smartphone generation. Bonus: maker Quirky has partnered with Uber for to-your-doorstep delivery service in New York City, a downright luxury when you think of the injustice of slogging a window unit from Home Depot in 99% humidity.
智慧型冷氣也出現
partnership with

The much buzzed-about air conditioning unit from Quirky – which was invented by a former U.S. Department of Energy flack – is one cool window unit.

Quirky has partnered with Uber for to-your-doorstep delivery service in New York City, a downright luxury when you think of the injustice of slogging a window unit from Home Depot on a day when there’s 99% humidity. And they’ve embraced the kitsch, with Quirky employees donning Hawaiian-print shirts and bussing around in a converted 1970s ice cream truck.

And then, there’s the Aros unit itself.

Co-designed by Garthen Leslie in a multimillion-dollar partnership with GE, this is a sleek, sexy unit for the smartphone generation. Rather than ugly horizontal grille that is prone to collect the various dust mites lurking around the city, Aros’ front is a pleasing array of dots, with the cold air blowing upwards instead of outwards.

趨勢分析

  • 智慧型家庭重點不是只有 IOT、雲聯結,是要有方便性、技術突破性、極高安全性例如可以節能30%、可以自動建議你飲食等等,否則,IOT智慧型家庭是難以普及。

2014年6月23日 星期一

如果, 蘋果 iWatch ( 智慧型手錶 ) 成為穿載主流之影響 - 將啟動物聯網裝置、智慧型穿載之普及 ( If Apple iWatch (smart watches) are set to become the mainstream of the wearable - It will start to make inference to IOT devices, smart wearable )

iWatch - Apple aiming for October smart watch launch

Apple has been rumored to be working on its "iWatch" smart watch since late 2012, but the company has begun accelerating work on the project as it tries to expand its family of mobile devices to the wrist. Apple has already started work on trademarking the name in a number of countries in preparation for a late 2014 launch, perhaps in October, with the device entering mass production in July.

Because we don't yet know what an Apple iWatch will look like, the photos we've included in the roundup are either mockups or existing non-Apple products. For example, the red watch at the top of the page is the Lunatik iPod nano watch.

Recent reports from reputable sources like Reuters and The Wall Street Journal have pointed towards multiple screen sizes for the iWatch, in sizes up to 2.5 inches diagonally, a which is the size of the current-generation iPod nano. The iWatch face, said to be slightly rectangular, may protrude slightly from a band to create an arch shape on the wrist.

Along with multiple sizes, the iWatch may be available at several different price points, suggesting an array of different band and face options in various materials to position it as a fashion accessory.

Though we don't know exactly what the iWatch will look like, it is expected to include a durable sapphire crystal display, produced in collaboration with Apple partner GT Advanced. Apple and GT Advanced recently signed a deal that will see the latter producing large quantities of sapphire crystal for use in various Apple products.

While the iWatch will perform some tasks independently, it will be dependent on a compatible iOS device for functions like receiving messages, voice calls, and notifications. It is also expected to feature wireless charging capabilities, advanced mapping abilities, and possibly NFC integration.

Along with serving as a companion device to the iPhone and iPad, the iWatch will be able to measure multiple different health-related metrics like steps taken, calories burned, sleep quality, heart rate, and more. The iWatch is said to include 10 different sensors to track health and fitness, providing an overall picture of health and making the health-tracking experience more accessible to the general public.

Apple has reportedly designed iOS 8 with the iWatch in mind, and the two are said to be heavily reliant on one another. The iWatch will likely take advantage of the "Health" app introduced with iOS 8, which may display all of the health-related information gathered by the watch.  ... Continue to Read.

蘋果iWatch 傳廣達代工

根據據華爾街日報指出,外傳蘋果智慧手表今秋可望亮相,具有多款不同螢幕尺寸的機種,並且內建逾10種感測器,可追蹤用戶保健資訊
10 sensors smart watch

 另外路透則是指出,據悉蘋果智慧手表(iWatch)是由台廠廣達代工,預計自7月開始試產,最快10月推出。初估年底前出貨1,000萬到1,500萬支。

 隨著蘋果首款智慧手表上市時間日漸逼近,各方消息亦紛紛出籠。匿名人士指出,蘋果智慧手表內建2.5吋螢幕,採觸控介面,形狀略呈長方形,手表表面在表帶上稍微凸起,形成一個弧度,該手表並具備無線充電功能。

 消息指出,量產於7月展開,推出時間最快為10月,蘋果預期開賣首年出貨量達5,000萬支,不過通常這類初估數據仍有調整空間。廣達為該款手表的主要製造商,負責至少7成的最後組裝工作。廣達長期為蘋果Mac電腦的代工廠。

 來自零件供應商的消息指出,智慧手表今年底以前出貨量預估達1,000萬到1,500萬支之間。

 知情人士表示,蘋果規劃不同螢幕尺寸的智慧手表機種。在啟動量產之前,智慧手表的確切規格仍進行最後的定案。

 另有不具名人士透露,樂金顯示器(LG Display)為蘋果智慧手表首批的獨家面板供應商。此外,手表內可偵測使用者脈搏的感測器,由新加坡影像和感測器廠商Heptagon提供。

 目前蘋果、廣達、Heptagon皆不願對此回應。

 據聞該款手表內建逾10種感測器,可追蹤用戶的健康和健身情況。消息人士指出,由於消費者批評市面上的智慧手表功能與一般智慧手機沒有太大差異,促使蘋果致力提升該款手表功,以力戰谷歌和三星等廠商推出的穿戴裝置。

 蘋果上月推出1款名為Health的新應用程式,顯示該公司布局保健和健身資料追蹤市場的企圖心。由於Health程式可將使用者的健身和健康資訊全部彙集至一處,但蘋果卻尚未推出可彙集此類數據的裝置,更加深外界對iWatch即將推出的預測 ... 持續閱讀

分析

2014年5月24日 星期六

我喜歡的智惠型穿載及物聯網裝置 ( IOT ( Internet of Things ) devices I like )

Google Glass

Google 眼鏡因為沒有鍵盤,一切都要「語音控制」(目前只支援英文),所以眼鏡本身功能的管理,全部都是以手機端的 App、 網頁端的 My Glass 網站來進行。

最基本的天氣預報等 Google Now 資訊,當然也都在 Google 眼鏡上可以隨時讀取。

我感覺只要 Google Now 持續的強化(目前也確實如此),那麼 Google 眼鏡就會是最能代表 Google Now 的設備, Google Glass 也會因為 Google Now 而成為「有用的智能助理」。任何我接下來需要的資訊、行動,都可以隨時、即時、自動的彈出在我的眼前,並且讓我決定如何互動。

Google Glass 的即時通訊

當然, Google Glass 也會是一個很棒的通訊工具,可看作你的藍牙耳麥的超級進化版。透過藍牙與你的手機連結後, Google 眼鏡真的可以幫你接電話、講電話,甚至呼叫手機通訊錄、控制撥打手機電話,而我的雙手可以繼續進行我的工作與行動,只要語音命令就可以讓 Google Glass 完成電話撥接。

Google Glass更新:餐廳訂位、路況回報及第三方語音控制等功能

在Google Glass的XE8最新發表更新中,這次Google Glass搭載的Google Now功能將有新了的內容更新,且可使用第三方語音應用更新和影片播放控制等功能。

Google Glass在Google Now功能更新包括:旅館及餐廳訂位、演唱會門票預訂及提醒、院線電影放映的資訊、緊急災害提醒、交通狀況回報及提醒、天氣預報、隨時查看運動賽事等。

Google Glass在主選單中新增了「第三方語音控制」選項,可支援Path以及Evernote等應用。

此外Google Glass影片播放時,新增了可讓用戶在影片播放時控制影片播放的狀態,暫停、播放、快轉等。

Smart Band  智能手環 – 人體微型電腦

先來看看智能手環的功能與運作。智能手環為了講求動作判斷精準程度,通常會建議選擇適合手腕寬幅的尺寸,避免過於寬鬆而誤判數據。基本上 Jawbone UP的運作原理同樣採用動態感應元件作為動作識別,Jawbone Up 設計團隊在官網影片中針對製作方式做了說明:「對於這件腕戴式產品,我們的期望是它能像手錶一樣耐用、又像手鐲一樣時尚,UP…需要創造各種新的『製造』方式,還需要開發各種新的產品測試方法,…最大的難題在於鑄模,它內部電子零件小巧精密,因此必須解決這些艱難挑戰,讓它非常堅固、非常耐用、而且非常輕,能夠輕鬆配戴,同時還要完全防水及液體。必須進行掉落測試,確認它們在各種意外的墜落後都能安然無恙…..電路板上每個零件的位置都必須精密規劃,才能夠為整個系統提供適當的機械支援」。穿戴式產品的出現,使人們可量化自己每天的數據,注意飲食、睡眠、運動等健康資訊,與智慧型手機同步後也可結合社群網站分享資訊。

智能手環能夠記錄哪些活動?在一般模式下使用的時候,UP將記錄用戶的運動數據,包括步數、步行距離、活動時間(1天的總和)、最長活動時間、最長非活動時間(伏案工作似乎包括在這一項目中)、總消耗量(消耗的卡路裡)、活動消耗量(運動消耗的卡路裡)、非活動消耗量(基礎代謝)。帶在手上幾乎無重量感,可兼具時尚、紀錄等功能,加上穿戴式電子產品盛行,已引起市場注意。

Jawbone花錢買專利  咕咚複製無侵權?

Jawbone與動態感應技術廠商 Fullpower-MotionX 合作,動態感應技術一向是該公司的亮點。今年四月底,Jawbone 宣佈以 1.1 億美金買下具有多項穿戴式監測裝置技術專利的BodyMedia,瞬間增加至少數十個感應專利(USPTO 輸入 BodyMedia 所查詢到的專利。Jawbone 花大錢買專利,而咕咚智能手環的相似有無涉及侵權問題呢?

智能手環下一步:健檢諮詢 開放API

雖然智能手環可以做到「量化己身」,但是如果只有提供數據,使用者容易感到無聊,產品的新鮮感與實用性就會降低很多。未來應會加上健檢指標,與醫院或健康諮詢單位合作,讓使用者可直接上傳數據便能獲得檢測分析報告、及醫生或運動專家的建議,如此才能增加手環的價值,並使盈利過程拉長。咕咚已宣佈在和百度雲合作後,數據相關業務會被放上相當重要的位置,而 Jawbone未來將進一步擴增旗下體能監控的應用範疇,也將開放旗下API內容,讓開發者可以設計更多Jawbone UP應用功能。

雲端服務加入戰場,智能手環市場大車拼,未來提供的服務還有得瞧。


Dog collar

Whistle is a wireless based sensor device attached to a dog's collar that collects data depending on a dog's age, breed and weight during the day. The data is sent to an accompanying iOS device, which can be translated into a graph by special algorithms, to reveal how much and how quickly the dog has moved around.

The device also tracks the dog's exact location using GPS, an accelerometer and cellular wireless technology. Battery life is said to be 10 days with an LED light showing when it needs topping up.

Whistle, the makers behind the $100 tracker, said it will give owners "a new perspective on day-to-day behaviour and long-term health trends".

Toothbrush

Kolibree's electric toothbrush keeps track of brushing habits and techniques by analysing the movements and the length of brushing with monitoring and scoring scales. The waterproof device sends data to your smartphone with notes on whether you brushed long enough and reached the important parts of your teeth and gums. ( Kolibree 的電動牙刷跟踪通過分析運動刷牙習慣和方法中的,並與監測和得分秤刷牙的時間。防水裝置將數據發送到您的智能手機與筆記您是否刷夠長,達到你的牙齒和牙齦的重要組成部分。)

The app, which includes tips on how to brush better, can also be configured to track the brushing data of family and friends unless they choose to keep it private. 


The wearable gadget, developed by Rest Devices, is a sleep suit and baby monitor that tracks a baby wearer's temperature, breathing rate, body position and activity level.

The waterproof plastic turtle above has a temperature sensor, accelerometer and Bluetooth low-energy chip that sends audio and data in real time to connected apps for iOS and Android devices.

Users can also view past logs to understand their baby's sleeping patterns.

Oven

Dacor, a kitchen appliances maker, unveiled the world's first smart oven at CES. Powered by a Samsung 1GHz Processor, the Dacor Discovery iQ cooker has self-cleaning tools, its own colour touch control screen and a four-part convection system that reduces cooking time.

The oven is controlled from an Android or iOS smartphone, which include apps that provide cooking instructions and recipe videos. Users are alerted when heating is completed and guests can be told when dinner is ready.

LG HomeChat system

LG unveiled a HomeChat system earlier this year that allows users to send text messages to appliances and then get responses.

David VanderWaal, the firm's head of appliance brand marketing in the US, said that by texting "what are you up to?" to a washing machine for example, users can get a reply such as: "I'm just finishing the spin cycle, I won't be long."

Users could tell a washer machine to start a load of laundry or a hover to clean up before they get home, while fridges could tell owners how much food or drink it has left.

The system is expected to be released in America later this year.


Beddit is a film sensor that lies under your sheets. It tracks your sleep, heart rate, breathing rhythm, movements and snoring, and no wearable sensors are required. When you're asleep, sensors send the data via Bluetooth to your smartphone and in the morning, the smartphone app shows you your sleeping performance as well as tips on how to improve it. Other features include an integrated alarm clock, sleeping statistics and other coaching tips. All this can be controlled from your iOS or Android device. ( Beddit 是一種薄膜傳感器,根據你的床單所在。它跟踪你的睡眠,心臟速率,呼吸節奏,動作和打鼾,也沒有穿戴式傳感器是必需的。當你睡著了,感應器通過藍牙將數據發送到您的智能手機,並在早晨,智能手機的應用程式顯示了你的睡眠與健康表現。)

Nobody wants to sleep with an extra wristband (or a headband, for that matter). Beddit is placed in your bed, under the sheet. You won't feel it at all.

Beddit gives you more with less. No hassle, but rich, accurate data and tips to help you sleep well and feel refreshed.

Beddit is based on ballistocardiography (BCG), a scientific method for measuring cardiorespiratory functions.

It detects the tiny movements caused by respiration and heartbeats, and turns them into useful sleep and wellness information and guidance.

Owlet Infant Health Tracker

No one is more concerned with health than the mother of an infant, and with the rising availability of wrist-worn fitness tracking devices, it only makes sense that a baby-sized health tracker would pop up.

Meet Owlet, one of our hardware battlefield companies.

Owlet is an ankle-worn health tracking device for your baby, with an accompanying app that gives you a readout on your little bundle of joy’s health at any time.

Owlet tracks heart rate, oxygen levels, skin temperature and even provides rollover alerts during sleep. ( Owlet 跟踪你的心臟速率,氧含量,皮膚溫度,甚至在睡覺時提供翻轉警示。)

It all works with a system called Pulse oximetry, which has been used in hospitals and in pediatrics for years. By using red and infrared lights, the “smart sock” as they call it, can measure heart rate and oxygen levels without being invasive.

The smart sock then transmits the information its recording to a smartphone app via Bluetooth 4.0. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can plug in the smart sock via USB to see metrics on your computer, or connect the smart sock to your home Wifi network to see readouts on any connected device.

The sock is hypoallergenic, wireless, and all the electronic components are housed in a resistant silicone case to make sure no one gets electrocuted.

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