Over The Top (OTT)

OTT Service Diagram (Courtesy of  http://ottsource.com/ott-blog/)

OTT = Over-the-Top，是一種支持跨越 Internet 應用的網路服務，不同於過去一些應用服務受到運營商的控制。例如 :

• 以往的電話、簡訊必須經過電信公司提供，現在則有 OTT 方式的Skype、QQ、Line、WeChat 等。
• 以往的電視必須由無線、有線電視業者提供，或者 MOD 也必須經過電信公司，現在則有 OTT 方式的 Netflix、PPTV、PPS等。

Comparison between OTT and IPTV

Which will dominate the market seems still controversial. Let's take a look at their comparisons first.

【Idea】A Reverse Way of Using Bluetooth Finder

In the post about Chipolo and SickNFind, we talked about a Bluetooth finder that is used with smart phone to help find an item or remind you when your pet or kid is leaving you.

However, a reverse way of using it may be more valuable.

StickNFind: Bluetooth Powered Ultra Small Location Stickers

StickNFind is a ultra small sticker with Bluetooth that you can stick on any device, person or animal, and find them with your Smart Phone (Apple iOS & Android).

Let's watch the video for the scenarios they came up with.

Chipolo: Bluetooth Item Finder

Chipolo is a Bluetooth enabled item finder and thermometer for your iPhone or Android that helps you locate your belongings.

Here is a video that shows many different scenarios.

2014 State of the Smart Home

On May 14, 2014, new research from connected home technology company iControl Networks demonstrates the importance of security to smart home adoption, with more than two-thirds of consumers (67%) ranking personal and family security as the number one reason for using a smart home system, and 100% of consumers responding that security (to a certain degree) is a must-have in a home automation system.

Giroptic 360cam: 360 Degree WiFi Camera

The 360cam delivers easy real time streaming video over WiFi, recorded video, and still photos in the palm of your hand.