More Than 900 Exhibitors to Showcase Internet of Things Technology at CES

Next week's CES will have more than 900 exhibitors participating with products, services and technologies for the Internet of Things, CEA said Tuesday. “The Internet of Things is the hottest topic in tech right now,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president-International CES, citing the opportunity to connect “everyday items” including cars, home security systems and kitchen appliances to networked devices such as PCs and smartphones. A Sensors Marketplace will highlight technologies enabling IoT, featuring eyeSight Mobile Technologies, Logbar and QuickLogic, CEA said. The Smart Home Marketplace will show how smartphones and tablets can lead to a more efficient home where security systems and lighting systems interact, it said. Participating companies include Blinksight, Bosch, iDevices, Konnect Labs, Lowe’s and Muzzley. Keynoters representing the IoT are Brian Krzanich, CEO, Intel, and Boo-Keun Yoon, CEO, Samsung Electronics. Sessions on the Internet of Things include: "Privacy and the IoT: Navigating Policy Issues," Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1-2 p.m. in the LVCC North Hall, Room N254, with opening remarks by FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez; “The Impact of the Internet of Things,” 2:15-3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, North Hall, Room N261; and “The State of the Internet of Things,” 3:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, North Hall, Room N253, CEA said.