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What does the Internet of Things (IoT) describe?
What does the Internet of Things (IoT) describe?
The Internet of things (IoT) describes devices with sensors, processing ability, software and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet or other communications networks.
Why has the term 'Internet of things' been considered a misnomer?
Why has the term 'Internet of things' been considered a misnomer?
Because devices do not need to be connected to the public internet, they only need to be connected to a network, and be individually addressable.
What are some of the technologies that have contributed to the evolution of the Internet of things?
What are some of the technologies that have contributed to the evolution of the Internet of things?
Multiple technologies, including ubiquitous computing, commodity sensors, and increasingly powerful embedded systems, as well as machine learning.
What are some older fields that independently and collectively enable the Internet of things?
What are some older fields that independently and collectively enable the Internet of things?
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In the consumer market, with what products is IoT technology most synonymous?
In the consumer market, with what products is IoT technology most synonymous?
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