Other Emerging Solutions
Human
Devices attached to or inside the human body
Devices (wearable and ingestibles) to monitor and maintain human health and wellness; disease management, increases fitness, higher productivity and security
Home
Building where people live
Home controllers and security systems
Retail
Spaces where consumers engage in commerceStores, banks, restaurants, arenas – anywhere consumers consider and buy; self – checkout, in-store offers, inventory optimization and location-based services
Offices
Spaces where knowledge workers work
Energy management and security in office buildings; improved productivity, including for mobile employees
Factories
Standardized production environment
Places with repetitive work routines, including hospitals and farms; operating efficiencies, optimizing equipment use and inventory
WorkSites
Custom production environments
Mining, oil and gas, construction; operating efficiencies, predictive maintenance, health and safety
Vehicles
Systems inside moving vehicles
Vehicles including cars, trucks, ships, aircraft and trains; condition-based maintenance, location /usage-based insurance, pre-sales analytics
Cities
Urban environments
Public spaces and infrastructure in urban settings; adaptive traffic control, smart meters, environmental monitoring, resource management
Outside
Between urban environments (and outside other settings)
Outside uses include railroad tracks, autonomous vehicles (outside urban locations) and flight navigation; real-time routing, connected navigation, shipment tracking