Samsung featured several promising concepts during its keynote presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show or 2015 CES.
According to Samsung, all the products that it offers will be linked to the "Internet of Things" by 2020. Samsung CEO BK Yoon defined what the term means and how Samsung will be part of such dynamic environment. Essentially, Samsung conceptualizes that every single item that people own, including those that are generally not linked to technology like furniture, will be connected and can communicate with each other. The connectivity will apply in and out of the home. Samsung expects any device to automatically connect to anything anywhere then begin communication. Basically, Samsung is looking forward to a smarter future, based on a report by The Verge.
Yoon said about the importance of showing consumers the power of the "Internet of Things". He said in the CNet report, "We have to show consumers what's in it for them - and we have to make it sure that the IoT can achieve much more than that. It has the potential to transform our economy, our society, and how we live our lives."
One of the big advantages of the keynote presentation reveal is that its products in the "Internet of Things" will remain open. This means that users do not have to worry that their device might not be compatible with other brands or that they only have access and communication within the Samsung environment. Samsung's products can actually communicate with any device in the "Internet of Things".
Yoon said in the same The Verge report, "Without this kind of openness, there won't be an Internet of Things because the things will not fit together."
Engadget reported that Yoon provided specific examples on how the "Internet of Things" will actually be like. He shared how a wireless carport can provide wireless inductive charging. He talked to his watch to have an automated car drive to him. He also set the temperature in his guest room using his Tizen phone.
Furthermore, Yoon talked about the challenges of such a well-connected world. He said that security is a big factor to consider. He also said that other product manufacturers should also try to stay open so that their devices can talk.
He challenged other device companies, "Let's connect the dots. Let's connect the things." He added in the same Engadget report, "What we're holding in our hands is infinite possibilities; now it's up to us to unlock them."