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What does IoT stand for?
What has contributed to the proliferation of IoT devices?
When did Computer Engineers start adding sensors and processors to everyday objects?
What was initially used to track expensive equipment with low power consumption?
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What example is given for the integration of computing power into small objects?
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Study Notes
IoT Fundamentals
- IoT stands for Internet of Things.
- The proliferation of IoT devices is contributed to by the advancement of several technologies, including micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), wireless communication, and cloud computing.
History of IoT
- Computer Engineers started adding sensors and processors to everyday objects in the 1980s.
Early Applications
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) was initially used to track expensive equipment with low power consumption.
- Example of integrating computing power into small objects: the development of a toaster with a microprocessor, which was presented in 1991.
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Test your knowledge about the Internet of Things (IoT) and the network of connected devices. Learn about the technology that enables communication between devices and the cloud, and how everyday devices are now equipped with sensors to collect data and respond intelligently.
