The technology industry and its consumers must all collaborate and work together for the internet of things to succeed, Samsung Electronic’s president has said.
BK Yoon used the keynote speech at the beginning of the annual International CES technology show in Las Vegas to call for more openness across different industries in order to create better lives for people through technology.
Mr Yoon argued that many of the devices needed to do this already existed, and could be connected as part of the internet of things (IOT).
“Many people believe the IOT is something in the distant future, it’s not,” he said. “It’s not science fiction any more, its science fact. The age of IOT has already started.”
The internet of things is the concept that all devices and appliances throughout our lives are connected together and can be used seamlessly, with information passing between them.
“IOT is not about things, its about people. It’s IOT for you. It changes as we move through our world. We are bringing the physical and digital worlds together. it will revolutionise our lives, and h elp us lead healthier, more comfortable lives.”
Televisions that give you a summary of your day ahead when you turn them on, including traffic reports that are then sent to the car and used by the GPS system to get you to work, was one of the examples used of the internet of things in action.
Mr Yoon was joined on stage by a range senior figures from across different industries who are applying the internet of things to their products, and emphasised the need for openness.
Hosain Rahman, chief executive of wearable firm Jawbone said: “The concept of an open ecosystem is so, so critical to making IOT a success.
“Today, we have over 2500 developers building applications that range from fitness to smartphone to your car. That list is expanding every day. For us, it’s not just about the data. It’s about getting great results from our users.”
Mr Yoon added: “IOT will be a gamechanger. The opportunities and benefits are huge. We need an open ecosystem so IOT devices work together.”
The former engineer then explained how Samsung is currently working on a new 3D sensor that can predict the smallest movements, suggesting that in the future it could be used to monitor a relative who needs extra care, and send alerts to emergency services and family when needed.
In what appeared to be a challenge to tech rivals, in particular Apple, who are notoriously private, Mr Yoon then made a plea for more openness with consumer electronics.
“I have heard some people say they want to create a single operating system for the IOT. However, this OS only seems to work with their own technology. That’s not enough. The IOT experience needs to be seamless.
“We can deliver the benefits of IOT only if all sensors and all devices work with each other. Today on behalf of Samsung, I’m making a promise. Our IOT components and devices will be open. We will ensure that others can easily connect to our devices. Without this kind of openness, there won’t be an Internet of Things.”
“The IOT is about delivering experiences that change our lives for the better. It’s obvious the IOT will change much more than our industry. It will touch every aspect of our lives and revolutionise every industry. That’s why we have to work across industries,” said Mr Yoon before introducing Elmar Frickenstein from car giant BMW.
Mr Frickenstein demonstrated how BMW was embracing IOT by showing how it was now possible to summon the BMW i8 by speaking into your Samsung smartwatch. The car would then drive itself to you.
“The Internet of Cars is already here today. In the Internet of Things, the boundaries between home, office and other things are disappearing,” he said.
The Samsung chief executive concluded by calling on those within the technology industry to work together for the sake of advancement.
“I’ve been in this industry for the past 30 years. Technology has changed a lot. More importantly, it has changed our lives.
“Computers, the Internet, home appliances, of course televisions. I observed each and every turn since I was a young engineer, But the change so far is nothing compared to what’s ahead.
“I know in my heart to make the IOT happen, it takes more than one company, more than one industry, to create this IOT universe. We all have to work together. It’s coming. What we are holding in our hands are infinite possibilities. Now it’s up to us to unlock them.”
Mr Yoon’s keynote speech came ahead of the first day of International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology show, taking place over four days in Las Vegas.
Head of the organising company CEA, Gary Shapiro said; “the entire technology ecosystem is here”, taking up more than 2.2 million square feet of convention space and made up of more than 3,600 companies.
The convention’s doors open today, with everything from smart fridges to drones and ultra high definition televisions on display.
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