Also unveiled 'ARTIK s-SoMs,' an IoT security system module with enhanced security features.
Google Augmented Reality Development Platform 'ARCore' Supported on Galaxy Smartphones

Samsung Electronics held the Samsung Developer Conference 2017 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA, for two days starting on the 18th (local time) and presented a vision for an integrated Internet of Things and artificial intelligence that emphasizes openness and connectivity.

Samsung Electronics announced the integration of various existing IoT services into 'SmartThings,' and the further evolved AI assistant 'Bixby 2.0' and
Software Development Kits (SDKs) were introduced.

In addition, the company announced plans to provide new experiences to consumers by connecting various devices, software, and services more easily and conveniently, including the expansion of leadership from virtual reality into augmented reality.

Leading the popularization of IoT with 'SmartThings' integrating various IoT services

Samsung Electronics has integrated all of its IoT products and services, including SmartThings, ARTIK, and Samsung Connect, into 'SmartThings' to create an even more powerful
We plan to provide IoT services.

Through its integrated IoT service 'SmartThings,' Samsung Electronics will not only connect all Samsung IoT platforms and ecosystems but also third-party applications, devices, and services to jointly build an innovative and consistent consumer experience. It is a plan.

As the first step toward this, we plan to integrate 'Samsung Connect Cloud' and 'Artik Cloud' into 'SmartThings Cloud' to enable consumers to control all IoT products and services from one place.

By developing solutions that connect to all SmartThings products using a single 'SmartThings Cloud' API (Application Programming Interface), developers
It becomes possible to provide the solution to more people. In addition, it becomes possible to utilize safer and more convenient services that can be provided in the B2B sector.

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics also unveiled a new IoT security system module, 'ARTIK s-SoMs' (Secure System-on-Modules), which further enhances security performance for the existing ARTIK 0, 5, and 7 series.

'ARTIK s-SoMs' are products used in a wide range of IoT applications, such as sensors, controllers, and gateways used in smart homes, smart buildings, and smart factories, and provide enhanced security features, including protection of devices and data and secure communication capabilities.

Samsung Electronics plans to supply 'ARTIK s-SoMs' through Artik partners worldwide starting in late November.

Unveiling the next level of evolution, 'Bixby 2.0' and SDK

Samsung Electronics introduced 'Bixby 2.0,' which integrates Viv's technology, and software development tools, heralding an evolution into a more personalized and open intelligence ecosystem.

While 'Bixby 1.0' operated by understanding the user's environment and context on Galaxy smartphones, the biggest feature of 'Bixby 2.0' is that it is designed to be used on any product, such as Samsung Smart TVs and Family Hub refrigerators. Samsung Electronics plans to equip Samsung Smart TVs released in 2018 with Bixby.

In addition, we plan to strengthen developer tools and support to enable various application partners to more easily develop applications equipped with Bixby features.

'Bixby 2.0' is set to take the existing Bixby user experience to the next level through strong connectivity between devices, more advanced natural language recognition capabilities, and more intelligent and diverse usability.
Galaxy Smartphones Support Google's Augmented Reality Development Platform 'ARCore,' Strengthening Competitiveness with Augmented Reality Following Virtual Reality

Samsung Electronics announced plans to expand its strategic partnership with Google and lead the field of Augmented Reality, following Virtual Reality.

Developers can provide augmented reality services to Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 users by using Google's augmented reality development platform, ARCore software development tools.

Through this, we plan to provide new business opportunities for developers and offer the best user experience to users.

At the event, Samsung Electronics unveiled 'Samsung 360 Round,' which supports the creation of high-quality 3D content for virtual reality and live streaming.squo; also revealed.

The 'Samsung 360 Round' is equipped with 17 cameras, enabling the creation of industry-leading 4K 3D video and 3D audio content, and features a compact design and IP65 water and dust resistance, allowing it to be used in any environment.

In particular, it enables stitching to combine videos shot from multiple angles into a single video at once, and supports real-time live streaming without latency through a dedicated PC control program depending on the network environment. The 'Samsung 360 Round' is scheduled to be launched in gradually expanding countries, starting with the United States in October.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Developer Conference, held for the fourth time this year under the theme of 'Connected Thinking,' attracted enthusiastic interest with the attendance of over 5,000 developers, service partners, and designers from around the world. A total of about 50 sessions and panel discussions were conducted on various topics including IoT, intelligence, gaming, health, security, smart TVs, virtual reality, and wearables.