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Dynamic Data-Driven Clocks

PLAN-NET is a Next-Generation IoT Table Clock

— March 7, 2016 — Art & Design
PLAN-NET is a table clock, but it's quite unlike many others out there. The clock is designed to sync with a user's Google Calendar, but rather than simply displaying an upcoming schedule, the artful clock reinterprets this data into a moving space-inspired visual that resembles the liquid bubbles inside a lava lamp. As a result, this table clock is designed to change a person's response from looking at a full upcoming schedule from stress-related to soothing.

Taking inspiration from PLAN-NET, data that's comparable to what can be extracted from a Google Calendar could be used in a number of similar IoT applications.

Alongside the PLAN-NET prototype, HACKist's SXSW booth will also feature a total of six creative IoT ideas, including the INUPATHY dog collar, the HELLO WORLD! table, TREK TRACK, POSTIE and the Dig-Log app.
Trend Themes
1. Data-driven Visual Displays - The use of data to create visually appealing displays offers opportunities for innovative products that provide information in a unique and engaging way.
2. Iot Applications for Calendar Data - Leveraging calendar data to develop IoT applications presents a new realm of possibilities for creating personalized and intuitive devices that enhance productivity and reduce stress.
3. Artful Interpretation of Data - Artistic reinterpretation of data, like the liquid bubbles in a lava lamp, can transform mundane information into visually captivating and soothing representations.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Smart home technology could incorporate data-driven clocks to provide users with visually stunning and personalized displays of their calendar events, promoting productivity and relaxation.
2. Iot Wearables - IoT wearable devices, such as smartwatches or smart glasses, can utilize calendar data to offer users visually dynamic and informative displays that seamlessly integrate with their daily lives.
3. Interior Design - Incorporating data-driven art installations, like the PLAN-NET clock, into interior design projects opens up possibilities for creating visually striking and functional decor that enhances mood and ambiance.
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