Nowadays
the hottest electronic product is apple watch.
Apple Watch represents a new chapter in the relationship people have with technology. It’s our most personal product yet, because it’s the first one designed to be worn.
-------Apple official said on their advertisement
What's
more, recently the Apple App Store already lists over 30 apps for the Apple
Watch, only a day after it was confirmed the device will be on sale from 24
April.
Here you may ask a question why so much app can run on a small watch since the cpu chip of a watch is so small. Because due to the development of cloud computing technology and it application on mobile devices, app do not need compute at that the chips on the watch. It can calculate at cloud ant then return statistics to the watch.
And also due to the globalization, smartwatch can quickly occupy global market and reach customer's hand.Globalization will help high quality product increase sales and accelerate smartwatch which do not have power function and high quality die out. The video shows top 5 smartwatches and their functions.
IMPACT OF CLOUD COMPUTING
ON THE SMARTWATCH INDUSTRY
Add more new
functions
Early
smartwatches can only perform basic tasks, such as calculations, translations,
and game-playing. While modern smartwatches are almost effectively wearable
computers. Many smartwatches run mobile apps, while a smaller number of models
run a mobile operating system and function as portable media players, offering
playback of FM radio, audio, and video files to the user via a Bluetooth
headset. But now due to the powerful cloud computing technology, we can make
these functions connect to the internet. Data do not need to store in the flash
memory of smartwatch, they can store in the cloud. This enables more power
functional app run on the smartwatch.
In
addition, Some also have
"sport watch" functionality with activity tracker features (also
known as "fitness tracker") as seen in GPS watches made for Training,
Diving, and Outdoor sports. Functions may include training programs (such as
intervals), Lap times, speed display, GPS tracking unit, Route tracking, dive
computer, heart rate monitor compatibility, Cadence sensor compatibility, and
compatibility with sport transitions (as in triathlons). Due to cloud
computing, their data can be uploaded to the internet and share to each other
globally.
So Sydney university make a survey about user's expected functions on smart watch:
So Sydney university make a survey about user's expected functions on smart watch:
Attracting
more smartwatch software provider
Since the cloud computing
technology widely used on smart watch, more and more app developers participate
in smart watch developing business. Users can store their personal data and compute these data on cloud which will greatly lighten
the burden of CPU chip on the smart watch. A app developer in Russia can provider software services to Chinese users through the cloud.
The server in Russia can do computing globally.This gives a benefit that developer can detect the the difference of data between Chinese and British people and thus make correct strategy. And more developers join in this busness will also accelerate smart watch generation reform and companies price war.
The server in Russia can do computing globally.This gives a benefit that developer can detect the the difference of data between Chinese and British people and thus make correct strategy. And more developers join in this busness will also accelerate smart watch generation reform and companies price war.
For example IBM builds healthcare analytics cloud for Apple Watch.At the end of 2014 IBM unveiled a host of applications for iOS as part of this partnership, which aims to provide business applications and IT consulting services for Apple devices.The computer supplier has now extended the partnership to enable iOS apps developed using Apple’s HealthKit programming toolkit to store and process data in an IBM cloud.
The structure of IBM healthcare cloud show below:
IBM said the business unit – called Watson Health – would arm medical researchers with secure, open-data storage combined with access to sophisticated data analytics.According to IBM, health and fitness app developers and medical researchers will be able to store and analyse data and access anonymous health data on the company’s Health Cloud, which is powered by IBM Watson.
CHANLLEGENCES
In Enterprise
Wearable
technology will find it more difficult to break into the enterprise, as there
needs to be a business case to use a smart watch in business.An expert from
Motorola Company named Cozza said: "The Apple Watch, and other wearables
are partial devices." In other words, they can only function fully when
used in conjunction with another computing device.
As an example, Cozza said an oil company could give oil platform workers a smart watch, to collect instrument readings from the rig, rather than using an 8-inch tablet for data collection. The information collected on the smart watch could then be uploaded to a central database.
Apps for a smart watch should
be context aware, according to Cozza. "You should think about scenarios
where it is beneficial not to take out a smartphone.”
Companies
Step In
Because of technology and innovation globally.When a innovation technology emerges , big companies in the world will soon step in and make every effort to occupy this market.
At Google I/O on 25 June 2014, the Android Wear platform was introduced and the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live were released. The Wear-based Moto 360 was announced by Motorola in 2014.At the end of July, Swatch's CEO Nick Hayek announced that they will launch a Swatch Touch with smartwatch technologies in 2015.
At Google I/O on 25 June 2014, the Android Wear platform was introduced and the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live were released. The Wear-based Moto 360 was announced by Motorola in 2014.At the end of July, Swatch's CEO Nick Hayek announced that they will launch a Swatch Touch with smartwatch technologies in 2015.
The launch of Samsung's Gear S
smartwatch was covered by the media in late August 2014. The model features a
curved Super AMOLED display and a built-in 3G modem, with technology writer
Darrell Etherington stating on the TechCrunch website,
On 29 October 2014, Microsoft
announced the Microsoft Band, a smart fitness tracker and the company's first
venture into wrist worn devices since SPOT (Smart Personal Objects Technology)
a decade earlier. The Microsoft Band was released at $199 the following day, on
30 October 2014.
The comparison of smartwatches shows below:
The comparison of smartwatches shows below:
Effect of Globalization
Everybody knows the importance of the role technological innovations and developments in globalization, on the other hand , “declining trade and investment barriers” with the help of GATT and WTO is as important as the first one.
Everybody knows the importance of the role technological innovations and developments in globalization, on the other hand , “declining trade and investment barriers” with the help of GATT and WTO is as important as the first one.
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Globalization of markets, marketing ethics and social responsibility
Just as Kuo Frank, a professor from City University of Hong Kong tells "Innovation forces globalization" .The competition in smart watch is intensive just from this new industry emerges.
Now that two titans are in the
smartwatch war (and possibly others), I’m getting excited Engadget Samsung Smart watch about the idea
of using a wearable to access my information. Even though the smartwatch is not
a standalone device, it communicates with a designated smartphone and tablet.
It take all of this information (sort of a personal version of an “Internet of
Things”) and
compiles it in a way that enables users to read e-mails, text messages, and
postings on social media sites. You can even access your calendar and a variety
of apps. All on one watch!
And for companies like
Samsung, this is a big opportunity. Samsung wants you to buy its smartwatch
that talks to your Samsung smartphone, which communicates with your Samsung
tablet. And all of the data contained in these devices can be stored in Samsung’s cloud. If
you think about it, it would make a great bundle plan!
So the increase sales in smartwatch will also increase the sales in mobile phone, the company not only aim at the only one product but the whole electrical product system include smartwatch, smartphone or tablets.
So the increase sales in smartwatch will also increase the sales in mobile phone, the company not only aim at the only one product but the whole electrical product system include smartwatch, smartphone or tablets.
SECURITY PROBLEM
As for the users:
when you use cloud services , it may be some different with store in flash memory or online server.The idea of having personal information swirling out there in cyberspace can be very scary. The cloud may be fine for pictures and music. But is it possible to really trust a third party with appointment calendar, private e-mails, and apps that track your checking account?
when you use cloud services , it may be some different with store in flash memory or online server.The idea of having personal information swirling out there in cyberspace can be very scary. The cloud may be fine for pictures and music. But is it possible to really trust a third party with appointment calendar, private e-mails, and apps that track your checking account?
Like most online services, access to your data is controlled with chosen username and password. And the voice of reason has always told us to create a password that’s unique (i.e., never before used) and strong for each online – and now cloud – service. Should an unfortunate hacking event happen to one of your cloud services, intruders might attempt to use the same credentials to access remaining cloud services.
So users need to understand – or better yet, memorize – the storage provider’s terms, conditions, and privacy notice .A solid cloud storage provider should have clear information on their Web site about how they secure personal information and what they will or will not do with it. If not, keep looking for another provider.Take special note of your responsibilities, the service agreement, and the provider’s certifications. Stay informed on security protections being offered and how and when maintenance, patches, and upgrades will take place.
As for the company:
When you provide services applying cloud computing technology ,the structure is quite different from traditional internet server .Here are some points that you need to notice.
When you provide services applying cloud computing technology ,the structure is quite different from traditional internet server .Here are some points that you need to notice.
Is this the pure core business cloud service provider? How financially stable is the provider?Whether the company will go bankrupt in the future.Whether the its data centers have implement data secure protection meet your legal, regulatory,privacy and business needs?
How long has the company been offering the service, is the company have enough experience in providing the cloud computing service and does it have a track record with verifiable customers? What is its level of technical expertise within its operations team? If the some technic problem emerge can the operating team efficiently handle it.
And as for the company, globalization will undoubtedly increase the uncertainty and risk.
Conclusion
Cloud computing affect smartwatch industry in many ways.It can enable more new functions to the smart watch and make it become power functional.The development of cloud technology can attract app developer from all over the world to join this industry.This also bring opportunity for the development of cloud computing by applying it more to human life. So in my opinion both globalization and cloud computing technology accelerate the development of smartwatch.
Reference
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for enterprise smart watches
Link: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240242001/Apple-Watch-Getting-ready-for-enterprise-smart-watches
[2] IBM builds healthcare
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Link:
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/4500244318/IBM-builds-healthcare-analytics-cloud-for-Apple-Watch
[3] The Smartwatch: An
Opportunity for the Cloud
Link:
http://blogs.sap.com/innovation/cloud-computing/smartwatch-opportunity-cloud-0626045
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wearable cloud computing
Link:
https://powermore.dell.com/technology/enterprises-can-use-wearable-cloud-computing/
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