Internet of Things Overview

The transmission of information through radio waves without physical connection.

A radio system where the functionality is controlled by software, allowing flexibility in communication protocols and frequencies.

A network of interconnected devices, vehicles, buildings, and other objects that collect and exchange data.

The merging of different technologies to create a new, more powerful system.

Physical spaces that are equipped with sensors and actuators to collect data and automate tasks.

Interconnected systems that work together seamlessly to achieve a common goal.

Personal communications services, multimedia systems, enterprise networks, and optical communications systems.

Dr. Ovidiu Vermesan and Dr. Peter Friess.

Using the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve processes, create value, and tackle challenges in industrial settings.

Benefits derived from using IoT in industry, such as increased efficiency, higher product quality, and better resource management.

Obstacles faced when implementing IoT in industry, such as security risks, integration issues, and data management.

Ideas for how factories will operate in the future, utilizing advanced technologies like IoT and AI.

Applying IoT technologies to existing industrial infrastructure (brownfield) that was not originally designed for it.

Devices and software that use IoT to perform specific tasks intelligently, offering improved functionality and efficiency.

Protecting sensitive information and ensuring secure communication within the Internet of Things.

Collecting and managing data from various IoT sources in urban environments to improve city services and infrastructure.

To connect any 'thing' to any other 'thing' anytime, anywhere, using any network or service.

A shift from the traditional internet to a world where objects become intelligent and communicate with each other.

The ability of objects to make context-aware decisions and communicate with each other.

Cloud computing provides storage and processing power for the vast amount of data generated by IoT devices.

IPv6 offers a near-unlimited number of IP addresses, enabling the massive scale of the IoT.

The IoT has the potential to transform various sectors like energy, transportation, and healthcare.

A globally accessible network of things, users, and consumers, creating businesses, sharing content, and facilitating services.

Platforms leverage network effects, increasing value for devices and users as more things connect and interact.

Connectivity, attractiveness, and knowledge/information/data flow are crucial for success.

1. Technologies for things to acquire contextual information. 2. Technologies for things to process contextual information. 3. Technologies for security and privacy.

The ability of things to acquire and process contextual information, making them 'intelligent'.

Without secure and private data exchange, widespread adoption of IoT may be significantly hampered.

Using sensors and data to automate the process of restocking products in shelves and warehouses.

Objects become information-rich, capable of sensing, communicating, networking, and generating new information.

The internet evolves based on the level of information and social connectivity.

Monitoring factors like vibrations, temperature, and container openings during shipment to ensure goods arrive safely and as intended.

Using technology to locate specific items efficiently in large spaces like warehouses and harbours.

Monitoring the routes of vehicles carrying sensitive goods like medical supplies, valuables, or hazardous materials.

Using sensors to monitor toxic gas levels and oxygen levels in industrial environments to ensure worker safety.

Controlling the temperature inside industrial and medical refrigerators to protect sensitive goods.

Using IoT sensors to monitor vineyard conditions, such as soil moisture and grapevine health, to improve wine quality.

Using sensors to track home energy and water consumption to help people save resources and costs.

Devices that can sense their environment, process information, and act autonomously to control physical systems. They combine sensing and actuation capabilities for intelligent interaction.

Ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability for critical systems like power grids, safeguarding against unauthorized access and malicious attacks.

Minimizing power consumption in IoT devices and networks to extend battery life, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.

Common rules and formats for data exchange between different IoT devices and systems, facilitating interoperability and simplifying integration.

Managing vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices, requiring efficient filtering, analysis, and processing for meaningful insights and decision-making.

Distributing intelligence and processing tasks between devices (edge) and centralized servers (cloud) based on network connectivity and energy considerations.

Time delays in communication and processing within feedback control systems, crucial for real-time responses and stability in critical applications.

Protecting sensitive user information collected by IoT devices, ensuring data is used responsibly and ethically while respecting privacy.