Nokia Technologies Oy

Mikhael Tanutama

Muneem Shahriar

A method, apparatus and computer program product provide data collection via a plurality of sensors, user authentication, data storage, and sensor replacement and configuration. The sensors may be integrated in or on various types of devices and/or household objects and may provide a wide range of data regarding users, use of the respective items, and/or their environments. Sensor data may be processed by the disclosed apparatus to generate application output data. Replacement sensors may be manually or automatically detected and configured. Multiple users may use a sensor and/or associated device, and may be authenticated with biometric data or/and other forms of authentication. The data may therefore be associated with the intended user. Authentication, data storage, application computer program code hosting, analytical processing, and/or the like may be performed on computing devices that are remote from the disclosed apparatus. Cost effective updates and replacements of sensors and/or devices may be provided.

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Milpitas, CA, United States of America

Mikhael Tanutama