Dubbed "the internet of things", this is already making it possible, for example, to control home appliances using smartphone apps and to monitor medical devices remotely.

例如，这一被称为“物联网”的技术已经使得用智能手机应用程序控制家用电器和远程监控医疗设备成为可能。

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It can be medical bills, appliances that break down, home or automobile repairs.

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One of the most commonly cited areas of nanotechnology improvements is medicine, a broad area that encompasses the development of new medical equipment and appliances as well as the delivery of more effective, targeted health care.

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GEC which includes such things as weighing machines, telecoms equipment, domestic appliances and medical devices.

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