Cloud 101 for Embedded Designers
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The document covers the basics of cloud technology for embedded designers, detailing the advantages and disadvantages of various networking options for the Internet of Things (IoT). It discusses how the cloud can enhance user experience, reduce costs, and provide new services through functionalities like remote diagnostics and asset management. Additionally, it highlights the evolution of product requirements, the challenges posed by the lack of standardization, and the importance of aligning design goals with cloud capabilities.
Cloud 101 for Embedded Designers
- 1. CLOUD 101 FOR EMBEDDED DESIGNERS
- 2. Abstract • Attendees will learn about the PROs and CONs of different connection options for the Internet of Things. • The class will cover Ethernet, WiFi, cellular, and mesh networking options and also talk about tradeoffs for each (security, reliability, performance, and cost).
- 3. What is the cloud? • Definition: Scalable servers connected to the Internet that provide certain functionality. • Some applications in “The Cloud”: – Salesforce -> Sales, CRM – Amazon Cloud Drive, Box.net -> Data storage – Google Apps -> Office productivity – Mint, Quickbooks -> Financial • Today, we are talking about “The Cloud” as it pertains to embedded systems.
- 4. Market evolution For anyone who has designed or spec’d a product in the past 12 years, there has been a race to add the next thing to meet customer needs, improve the product, drive down costs, keep up with the competition: USB Embedded Products Serial Ethernet Bluetooth SD Card Touchscreen LCD Cellular Flash Storage SPI 2000 LCD, USB, Ethernet, Compact Flash 2005 Touchscreen, Video, HW Accelerators, Wireless, SD 2010 Cellular, WiFi, Security, Authentication
- 5. The new peripheral 2000 LCD, USB, Ethernet, Compact Flash 2005 Touchscreen, Video, HW Accelerators, Wireless, SD 2010 Cellular, WiFi, Security, Authentication USB Embedded Products Serial Ethernet Bluetooth SD Card Touchscreen LCD Cellular Flash Storage SPI The cloud enables new options: •Remote diagnostics •Remote software upgrades •Remote control •Asset management •Simpler hardware Cloud 2015
- 6. The opportunity End UsersEnd Users Service Admins Service Admins Site Managers Site Managers PRODUCTS STAKEHOLDERSCONNECT
- 7. What can the cloud do? • Add value by enhancing user experience • Add revenue by offering new services • Reduce expenses by improving business processes and managing firmware updates, support, and data collection from a central vantage point • Understand users by analyzing use patterns • Make better decisions by integrating with existing business systems
- 9. We’ve got problems • New product categories are emerging • Vocabulary is not standardized • Consensus standards are immature • Differing interpretations of what IoT/M2M is
- 13. Solution evolution Goal: internet-enable a CNC lathe
- 14. Embedded webserver Summary: simple; not highly scalable; IT firewall issues can be challenging CNC lathe (server) Computer terminal (client) Ethernet
- 15. Treat devices as clients Summary: endlessly customizable, complex, requires IT expertise CNC lathe (client) Web application (server) Ethernet
- 16. Buy, not make Summary: leverages existing technologies; focus on data/stakeholders CNC lathe (client) Application Enablement Platform (AEP) Ethernet End UsersEnd Users Service Admins Service Admins Site Managers Site Managers
- 17. Add cellular Summary: increased flexibility; no IT firewall issues; increased cost CNC lathe + Gateway Application Enablement Platform (AEP) End UsersEnd Users Service Admins Service Admins Site Managers Site Managers MNO, MVNO CNC lathe + Gateway CNC lathe + Gateway
- 18. Optimize cellular Summary: add short-range RF to reduce cellular costs CNC lathe + Short-range RF Application Enablement Platform (AEP) End UsersEnd Users Service Admins Service Admins Site Managers Site Managers MNO, MVNO CNC lathe + Short-range RF CNC lathe + Short-range RF Gateway RF Aggregator
- 19. Parting thoughts • Understand your design goals – Flexibility vs. cost – Performance vs. power • Understand your options – Modules, aggregators, gateways, cellular networks, cloud platforms, mobile frameworks • Focus on your core competencies; buy the rest • Prepare for the next frontier: federation of services (CRM, ERP, social networks)
- 20. We’ve got opportunities • Bring simplicity where there is complexity • Design solutions where there are none • Set lasting consumer precedents • Provide access to information that drives business decisions and reduces risk • Pioneer new territory
- 21. CLOUD 101 FOR EMBEDDED DESIGNERS