ReSearch on Internet of Things (IoT)
- International
- Global Standards Initiative on Internet of Things (IoT-GSI)
- Singapore
Concepts on the Internet of Things
What is the Internet of Things? (IoT)
- inter-networking of
- physical devices (connected devices/ smart devices)
- vehicles
- buildings
- Allows for the collection and exchange of data
- with embedded electronics, software, sensors, actuators and network connectivity
- IoT-GSI Definition: "the infrastructure of the information society"
- Technologies
- Smart Grids/ Smart Energy Management Systems
- Smart Homes
- Home Automation
- Control and automation of lighting
- Smart thermostat
- ventilation
- Airconditioning (HVAC) Systems
- Appliances (washers, dryers, robotic vacuums, air purifiers, oven, refridgerators
- Intelligent Transportation
- Smart Cities
Why is the IoT so revolutionary and Important?
- Gartner, Inc. (a technology research and advisory corporation): there will be nearly 20.8 billion devices on the Internet of things by 2020
- ABI Research: more than 30 billion devices will be wirelessly connected to the Internet of things by 2020
- Pew Research Internet Project: 2014 survey and study done by a large majority of the technology experts and engaged Internet users who responded—83 percent—agreed with the notion that the Internet/Cloud of Things, embedded and wearable computing (and the corresponding dynamic systems[43]) will have widespread and beneficial effects by 2025.
- UK Government,: 2015 budget, allocated $67,905,027 towards research into the Internet of things.
What is the History of IoT?
- 1982 - Concept of smart devices by a modified coke machine at Carnegie Mellon University
- 1985 - Coined by Peter T. Lewis in a speech he delivered at a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supported session at the Congressional Black Caucus 15th Legislative Weekend Conference
How will IoT be Implemented?
- Integration with the Internet - Use of IPv6
- Devices with Sensory and actuation capabilities - Bulbs, locks
- Ability to work network devices with limited CPU, memory and power resources.
- In areas from natural ecosystems to buildings and factories. e.g. environmental sensing, Urban Planning
- Performing Actions in human lifestyles
- Intelligent shopping systems
- Heat, electricity and energy management
- Transportation systems
- In Biology, as biological sensors to study DNA and molecules.
What are the Application Domains of IoT?
- Smart Wearable
- Smart Home
- Smart City
- Smart Environment
- Smart Enterprise
What are the Applications of Internet of Things (IoT)?
Media
Environmental Monitoring
- Use of Sensors to Assist in Environmental Protection by Monitoring
- Air Quality
- Water Quality
- Atmospheric Conditions
- Soil conditions
- Movements of wildlife and Habitats
- Early Warning Systems for earthquake or tsunami
Infrastructure Management
- Monitoring and Controlling of Urban and Rural Infrastructures like bridges, roads, railway, on-shore and off-shore wind farms
- Identify events and changes in structural conditions that compromise safety and increase risk
- Schedule repair and maintenance activities by coordinating tasks between different service providers and users
- Improve incident management and emergency response coordination, quality of service, up-times and reduce costs of operation
- Waste Management
Manufacturing
Energy Management
- Integration of sensing and actuation systems with the connection to the internet will optimise energy consumption as a whole
- Home Based Energy Management
- Energy Consuming Devices: Switches, power outlets, bulbs, tvs Communicate with Utiility Supply company to balance power generation and energy usage
- Remote control of devices, and central manage them via cloud based interface with advanced functions like scheduling
- Smart Grid
- provides systems to gather and act on energy and power-related information with automation and to
- improve efficiency
- reliaility
- economics
- sustainability of produciton and distribution of electricity
Medical and Healthcare
Building and Home Automation
Transportation
Metropolitan scale deployments
Consumer Applications
Articles