examples from making things see book

"This will allow us to share simple coding plans, hacks and other bits
and pieces that will make it easier for people to find resources for
their kids and teachers for their lessons."

"TRON is an open real-time operating system kernel design, and is an acronym for "The Real-time Operating system Nucleus". The project was started by Prof. Dr. Ken Sakamura of the University of Tokyo in 1984. The project's goal is to create an ideal computer architecture and network, to provide for all of society's needs." an early example of internet of things research via Larry Taylor from Zigbee Alliance 'why would you want a connected vacuum cleaner? so that it turns off when your phone rings'