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Internet of Things (IoT), refers to the connection between all devices which can potentially be connected. With the increasing growth in the field of IoT, products and services have promised to encompass anything and everything under the Sun.

We are gleefully gliding into an era where everything can be tracked and empowered with objects which have the potential to observe, identify, and understand a situation without being dependent on human help.

let’s take a look at some of the most interesting, smart and mind-blogging applications and devices.

MIMO

Mimo offers a range of products which keep an eye on your little one during its little excursion into the world of sleep.
Sensor technology to track sleep routines, changes in the baby’s activity and observes patterns to improve sleep routines.
One of its products enables adjusting of body temperature with a Nest Learning Thermostat and alerts parents when anything changes.
As Mimo rightly says - when a baby sleeps better, the entire household sleeps better.

HAPIfork

An electronic fork which helps in monitoring and tracking eating habits. It alerts and reminds users to eat slowly through its indicator lights and gentle vibrations as eating too fast are proven to cause indigestion and is also a poor way of weight control.
The HAPIfork monitors the time taken for a meal and other statistics which are uploaded via USB or Bluetooth to an online dashboard on HAPI.com.
The online dashboard enables one to manage data from all devices and also helps in setting workout objectives and track current progress.
It also lets its users adapt to healthy eating habits by informing its users the right time and place to eat. HAPIfork is an extremely sweet, “motherly” fork which gently nudges us to eat the right way!

Vitality Glowcap

Do you always forget to take your medicine on time? Failure to remember timings, dosage and refilling of prescriptions often lead to potentially serious complications. To put an end to all such pitfalls here is a product

Vitality Glowcap a medication adherence system which issues visual and audible alerts during scheduled dosage windows.
One can also share information with clinicians, care managers, and trusted family and friends. This is definitely a smart and unique strategy in healthcare!

Oombrella

A boon to forgetful people - Oombrella connects your umbrella to your Smartphone like any other IoT powered device.
It reminds you of its last known location and also keeps you updated about the weather conditions.
So, if the sky is cloudy and it looks like it’s going to rain cats and dogs, Oombrella will remind you to take your umbrella to brave the rains!

The Lonely Christmas Tree

The Lonely Christmas Tree lights up when its owner receives emails or any other notifications.
An open-source programming language and a simple microcontroller to connect the Christmas tree to the Internet.
Along with notifications regarding emails, the tree brightens up for changes in weather.
Who would’ve imagined that a Christmas tree would remind you of emails and bills to be paid!

The Griffin Connected Mirror

Normal mirrors don’t interest you? They just show sad and unhappy reflections don’t they?

Now, here’s a smart mirror which displays time, weather and status messages with a tap of the app.
Customizations with the Smartphone app regarding information to be displayed is also supported by the application.
Griffin Home Collection has also unveiled Connected Toasters, Connected Coffee Makers, and many other intriguing products.
With everything in the world being transformed into a smart device, why should mirrors be left out?

Silent Herdsmen

Silent Herdsmen, a neck-collar monitoring system where every cow has a smart neck collar, which allows individual tracking of cows and their health.
Alerts regarding optimum fertilization times, maximum milking efficiency, and their routine reach the owner making it one of the most feasible and efficient tracking devices.
One of its products detects estrus and health problems and other disorders based on many factors. This facilitates sophisticated systems for treating and breeding cows in a simple, yet, effective way.
Their products are currently installed in many dairy farms throughout Europe. Way to go, Silent Herdsmen; or, Moo Moo!

Tailio

Tailio harnesses its love for felines through an innovative and beautiful product which tends to cats with utmost care and dedication.
The device simply needs to be placed under the cat’s litter box and the app to be downloaded on the owner’s smart device.
It uses technology to monitor cats by collecting data regarding their weight, amount of waste, the frequency of visits and behavior in the litter box.
After analysis of these patterns and trends, owners can tend to their pets with specific and customized data points.