GISuser.com

GIS and Technology news for mapping professionals

  • PRESS
    • Submit PR
    • Top Press
    • Business
    • Software
    • Hardware
    • UAV News
    • Mobile Technology
  • FEATURES
    • Around the Web
    • Social Media Features
    • EXPERTS & Guests
    • Tips
    • Infographics
  • Events
  • CAREERS
    • People and Career News
  • Advertise
    • Advertise
  • AnyGeo Blog
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Tradepubs
You are here: Home / News / From the AnyGeo Blog / Sensor Applications for a Smarter World and The Internet of Things = Opportunity

Sensor Applications for a Smarter World and The Internet of Things = Opportunity

May 2, 2012 By Editor

Sensors… indeed we are all sensors these days, all walking about the World, constantly connected, constantly gathering data and streaming. Interesting to read that reports show that there are now an estimated 50 billion devices that will be connected to the Internet by 2012… wow! Sensor network provider, Libelium, has churned out an interesting report on the state of sensors, enter 50 sensor apps for a smarter World, an awesome look at how industries are connected and gathering, analyzing data in many ways. Some of the interesting ways in which sensors are being used that you may not even be aware of:  smart parking, waste management, fire and hazard detection, flooding, radiation levels and more. Don’t these areas all sound like application areas with tremendous opportunity for the GIS / Geo tech community?

From the report… The list is grouped in 12 different verticals, showing how the Internet of Things is becoming the next technological revolution. It includes the most trendy scenarios, like Smart Cities where sensors can offer us services like Smart Parking – to find free parking spots in the streets – or managing the intensity of the luminosity in street lights to save energy. Climate change, environmental protection, water quality or CO2 emissions are also addressed by sensor networks and are just some of the examples included in the Smart Water and Smart Environment sections included in the document. Other sections such as Industrial Control, Logistics or Retail cover applications more focused in process efficiency like providing information for restocking the shelves and even product placement for marketing purposes. The list is completed with applications in the verticals of Smart Metering, Security and Emergencies, Smart Agriculture, Animal Farming, Domotic and Home Automation and eHealth

Full document is available for download at:
http://www.libelium.com/top_50_iot_sensor_applications_ranking

 

Related Articles on GISuser:

  • Bing Maps now using Nokia Backend services for Traffic and GeocodingBing Maps now using Nokia Backend services for Traffic and Geocoding
  • ASPCA uses Esri GIS software ASPCA uses Esri GIS software
  • Safe Software #FMEWT Presentation Archive and a Coming Livestream April 27Safe Software #FMEWT Presentation Archive and a Coming Livestream April 27
  • SANmap mapping San Diego AirportSANmap mapping San Diego Airport
  • Mapping Type 2 diabetes with PovertyMapping Type 2 diabetes with Poverty
  • USGS Spring Map Sale – Over 60,000 Items Just $1USGS Spring Map Sale – Over 60,000 Items Just $1

Filed Under: From the AnyGeo Blog Tagged With: From the AnyGeo Blog, News, Sensor Applications for a Smarter World and The Internet of Things = Opportunity






Editor’s Picks

Brothers Code is fueling the diverse tech talent pipeline

Brothers Code is fueling the diverse tech talent pipeline by teaching 250+ young men of color code

50 startups from 17 countries to showcase their innovative Internet of Things approaches at CeBIT

Event Review, Commercial Drone Expo

Esri Map Book Illustrates How the US Government Uses GIS

See More Editor's Picks...

About Editor

Glenn is a geographer and a GIS professional with over 20 years experience in the industry. He's the co-founder of GISuser and several other technology web publications.

Feed

  • RSS


GIS jobs


Recent Features

Digitalization and Simulation at the North Pole

Natural Gas District & GIS-Centric Asset Management

5 Ways Technology Is Affecting The Sharing Economy

Spotlight – Township Canada: Explore Canadian Legal Land Descriptions on a Map

GeoGeeksinCars – The one in “Tippy” the right-hand drive Mitsubishi, at DevSummit

More Posts from this Category

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Will the rapid development of mobile technology continue in the next couple of years?
  • 5 Ways to Boost Customer Engagement with Video
  • Title: Trending cryptocurrency scams you should be aware of in 2022
  • The Future of the Internet
  • Phase One Announces Next-Generation Aerial Solutions Enhanced with Near Infrared Capabilities

RSS Career Tips

  • Four Characteristics of the Best Virtual Employees
  • 8 Questions Employers Should Ask About Coronavirus
  • Jobcase Launches Free Unemployment Resource Center for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
  • Must-Have Gadgets and Technology for the Remote Office Worker
  • Must-Have Gadgets and Technology for the Remote Office Worker


shop for geogeek swag

RSS Tech pubs

  • Harnessing SAP technologies for today's CFO
  • How the Office of Finance Drives Digital Resiliency
  • Turning Adversity into Advantage: Finance Paves the Way for Future Growth

RSS Computers

  • HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security
  • Windows... On Speed
  • The Idiot's Ultimate Guide to Build Your Own PC

RSS HR Tips

  • Labor Trends to Watch In Healthcare
  • How to Close the Gap Between Education and Career
  • Software Advice's Top 5: Most Affordable Learning Management Systems

RSS Gov Tech

  • Am Law 200: How Firms Navigated a Boom Market Amid a Pandemic
  • Clio: Free Law Firm Business Plan Template
  • Virtual Event - Driving Digital Transformation: State & Local Government

RSS UAV news

  • UAS Drone Subsidiary, Duke Robotics’, Sniper Drone showcased at a leading International Airshow in the Asia Pacific Region
  • Short Battery Life: A Drone’s Worst Enemy
  • UMAV ANNOUNCES ITS LIGHTER THAN AIR DETACHABLE DRONE IS COMPLETING FINAL AVIONICS INSTALLATION

RSS Geojobs

  • Help Desk Technician
Copyright Spatial Media LLC 2003 - 2015