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Explain the concept of Internet of Things (IoT) and its impact on human life.
The concept of Internet of Things (IoT) revolves around the idea of pervasive connectivity where a wide variety of appliances are connected to the web. It has impacted human life in unimaginable ways by enabling smart cities, smart homes, smart industries, public safety, energy and environmental protection, agriculture, and tourism, thus enhancing the overall quality of life.
What are some of the potential application areas of Internet of Things (IoT)?
Some potential application areas of IoT include Smart Cities (and regions), Smart Car and mobility, Smart Home and assisted living, Smart Industries, Public safety, Energy & environmental protection, Agriculture and Tourism.
What is the abbreviation for 'Internet of Things'?
The abbreviation for 'Internet of Things' is IoT.
What era are we entering according to the text?
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Who are the authors of the two definitions of the 'Internet of Things' mentioned in the text?
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What are the various types of nodes that can be a part of a computer network?
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What are the different telecommunication network technologies used in computer networks?
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How are computer networks classified based on transmission medium?
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What are the common communication protocols used by computers in a computer network?
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What purpose do hostnames serve in a computer network?
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Study Notes
Internet of Things (IoT)
- The Internet has become ubiquitous and is affecting human life in unimaginable ways.
- We are entering an era of even more pervasive connectivity where various appliances will be connected to the web.
IoT Ecosystem
- IoT has reached many different players and gained further recognition.
- IoT application areas include:
- Smart Cities and regions
- Smart Car and mobility
- Smart Home and assisted living
- Smart Industries
- Public safety
- Energy and environmental protection
- Agriculture
- Tourism
Definitions of IoT
- There are two definitions of IoT:
- One defined by Vermesan
- Another defined by Pe˜na-L´opez
Computer Networks
- A computer network is a set of computers sharing resources located on or provided by network nodes.
- Computers use common communication protocols over digital interconnections to communicate with each other.
- Interconnections are made up of telecommunication network technologies based on:
- Physically wired methods
- Optical methods
- Wireless radio-frequency methods
- Network nodes can include:
- Personal computers
- Servers
- Networking hardware
- Specialized or general-purpose hosts
- Nodes are identified by:
- Network addresses
- Hostnames (memorable labels for nodes)
- Network addresses serve for locating and identifying nodes by communication protocols such as the Internet Protocol.
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Test your knowledge of IoT fundamentals with this quiz covering the introduction to IoT. Explore the ubiquitous nature of the internet, the impact on human life, and the increasing connectivity of appliances to the web.
