IoT timeline

By carolinewall

  • A future of ubiquitous computing

    A future of ubiquitous computing
    Mark Weiser with Xerox PARC publishes an article in Scientific American describing a future of ubiquitous computing where “specialized elements of hardware and software, connected by wires, radio waves and infrared, will be so ubiquitous that no one will notice their presence.” Image: Almonroth/ CC 3.0

  • The IoT is born

    The IoT is born
    First mention of the Internet of Things by Procter & Gamble’s Kevin Ashton referring to the link between RFID tech in P&G’s supply chain and the Internet. Image: cienpies / @iStock Photo

  • An Internet-connected fridge

    An Internet-connected fridge
    LG announces plans for first Internet-connected refrigerator. Image: Juan de Vojníkov / CC 3.0

  • M2M and beyond

    M2M and beyond
    In a Computer article entitled “Machine-to-machine technology gears up for growth,” G Lawton writes: “M2M is based on the idea that a machine has more value when it is networked and that the network becomes more valuable as more machines are connected.” Image: alex_west / @iStock Photo

  • UN publishes IoT report

    UN publishes IoT report
    The UN’s International Telecommunication Union publishes a report on Internet entitled “The Internet of Things.” Image: Tashka / @iStock Photo

  • IP in connected devices

    IP in connected devices
    IPSO alliance founded to promote the use of IP in connected devices. Image: mikkelwilliam / @iStock Photo

  • Google Glass goes on sale

    Google Glass goes on sale
    Google Glass goes on sale to the general public for a hefty $1,500.

  • The Open Interconnect Consortium

    The Open Interconnect Consortium
    Chip maker Intel and other high tech firms set up competing group to AllSeen Alliance to promote an open framework for the Internet of Things called the Open Interconnect Consortium. Image: Rock1997 / CC 2.0