Have you ever wondered what will happen if your music system, bread toaster, washing machine, TV, juicer, car i.e. almost all of your electronic devices are connected to each other and can talk!! Well yes, literally! What will happen then? Welcome to the world of internet of things !
What Is IoT (Internet of Things)?
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity. These devices collect and exchange data with each other over the internet. IoT enables automation, real-time monitoring, and smart decision-making by allowing devices to interact without human intervention.
Common examples include smart home devices like thermostats, wearable fitness trackers, and industrial machines. The goal of IoT is to improve efficiency, enhance user experiences, and create new ways for businesses and individuals to gather insights from the physical world.
The Steps Involved Around IoT ( Internet of Things)
1. Data Ingestion
IoT devices/sensors collect data from the environment. The data can be as simple as temperature/humidity or it can be as complex as a full video feed.
The data needs to be sent to the cloud to be analyzed. But it needs a way to get there.
Almost 5 quintillion bytes of data produced every day by IoT devices
2. Data Transmission
The data is transmitted to the cloud via Gateways (Telemetry Devices), The gateways use both cellulars as well as satellite communication to transmit the data.
To ensure data security, protocols such as Bluetooth, Sig Fox, LoRa, NB-IoT, ZigBee, COAP, REST, DDS, MQIT, XMPP, etc. are used
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3. Data Processing
Once the data gets to the cloud, the IoT platform processes it. The processing can be as simple as checking if the temperature is within the acceptable range or it could be very complex, such as using computer vision on the video to identify objects.
The data processing cycle consists of three stages: Input (Data), Processing (+ Storage), and Output (information). This is the stage where data is collected and converted into a machine-readable form.
The second stage is processing. It is where data is classified into groups, arranged in an order (for example: alphabetical) and calculated (via arithmetic and logical operations).
At the third stage, the data is converted into human-readable form.
During the data processing cycle, the information is stored for future use.
4. Data Visualization
The processed data (Information) is made to the end-user by providing alerts to the user (E-Mails, text, notification). The user might have an application (interface) that allows him to proactively check in to the system.
5. Data Analysis And Prediction
To utilize the data collected over time, data analytics makes use of the historical data to provide actionable insights. Insights help in predicting future events that may occur. You can make intelligent business decisions based on the insights and predictions generated from the data.
Conclusion
Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming industries, homes, and everyday life by connecting devices and enabling smarter, more efficient processes. As the technology continues to evolve, businesses have the opportunity to leverage IoT to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain valuable data-driven insights.
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