Encapsulating Complexity in IoT Solutions
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Eurotech focuses on providing IoT solutions that encapsulate complexity in M2M distributed systems to enhance efficiency, create new business opportunities, and improve product offerings. The company leverages its experience and technology to address challenges such as interoperability, security, and regulatory issues, while promoting a multi-service gateway approach that integrates various data streams. Eurotech's solutions are exemplified through case studies in medical, smart building, and environmental monitoring applications, emphasizing rapid deployment and effective data management.
Encapsulating Complexity in IoT Solutions
- 1. Encapsulating Complexity in IoT Solutions - or - How Java Software Re-shapes Embedded Robert Andres Düsseldorf, 22.10.2014
- 2. Introducing Eurotech •Behind the products of more than 20 Global 500 companies •One of the world top player in the Embedded Computers market •20+ Years of experience in “M2M” and distributed systems •Strong vertical market competences: –Industrial & Logistics –Transportation –Defense & Security –Healthcare & Medical 2 Eurotech‘s Essence
- 3. Good Reasons for IoT Solutions What Businesses and Organizations are looking for … •More efficiency •Improve products and services •Open up new business opportunities •Increase agility •Build the ability to scale
- 4. Good Reasons for IoT Solutions But How…? M2M DATA IOT Sensors SERVICES platform M2M monitoring management REMOTE Preventive Maintenance many-to-one machines DEVICES actuators HMI near real-time MQTT PROTOCOLS field bus HARDWARE gateway MULTI SERVICE REST unattended OT IT/OT INTEGRATION iPaaS DaaS BIG DATA ANALYTICS business intelligence IT CEP CLOUD on-premise database ESB SaaS MOBILE APPLICATION INTERNET virtualization IaaS IP open source CONTEXT DECISION Business Models ASSET cellular wireless satellite BUSINESS services servitization COST CUSTOMER PARTNER OEMs ORGANIZATIONS PRODUCT VALUE support INFRASTRUCTURE outsourcing new business models everything as a service DaaS iPaaS java OEP INTEGRATION Time-to-Market TCO
- 5. The Internet of Things Challenges and Perceived Barriers •Complex technology •Specific know-how required •Infrastructure required •IT/OT challenges •Security •Regulatory issues •Confusing messages, information •Interoperability of solutions Perception: IoT / M2M is complex and expensive
- 6. The Internet of Things Legacy & Existing M2M Systems – Distributed Systems Distributed Systems
- 7. The Internet of Things •Powerful embedded systems •Of the shelf, purpose built HW •Virtualization technology •Enterprise IT •Cloud computing •Open & Industry Standards Major Industry Trends lead to M2M 2.0 and a Commoditization of Distributed Systems Commoditization of distributed systems
- 8. The Internet of Things It is all about encapsulating the complexity of M2M distributed systems to: •Reduce development time and risk •Ensure optimum investment protection •Leverage world-class, proven architectures, protocols and technology •Reduce dramatically the TCO of distributed device infrastructures •Reduce Time-to-Market •Scaling M2M Distributed Systems Fundamental Aspects To rapidly enable innovative, new business models and processes
- 9. The Complexity of M2M Projects The Starting Point Internet / TCP/IP Business Application Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … The task at hand: •Get data from / to devices and business applications •Create a distributed system with TCP/IP / Internet (WAN backbone) •Manage the distributed system
- 10. The Complexity of M2M Projects Looks Simple … Internet / TCP/IP Business Application Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Service Gateway Sure, some M2M solutions appear to be simple: •Single application / service on gateway •Single business application to talk to •Simple single gateway hardware •Single sensor / device to integrate
- 11. The Complexity of M2M Projects Looks Simple … but …
- 12. The Complexity of M2M Projects … maybe there are multiple different and/or changing services to be performed at the edge Internet / TCP/IP Business Applications Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Service Gateway
- 13. The Complexity of M2M Projects … maybe different connectivity options are required Internet / TCP/IP Ethernet WiFi 3G / LTE Satellite WiMAX Other Business Applications Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Service Gateway
- 14. The Complexity of M2M Projects ... more than one kind of vertical market value proposition has to be met in the field Business Application Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Service Gateway Including certifications!
- 15. The Complexity of M2M Projects … the devices are geographically dispersed Business Applications Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Service Gateway Including certifications!
- 16. The Complexity of M2M Projects ... or more than one Consumer of the Device Data @ Business Applications Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Service Gateway
- 17. The Complexity of M2M Projects ... or all of these requirements together @ Business Applications Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … Service Gateway
- 18. The Complexity of M2M Projects Solution: Properly Architected M2M Stack Business Applications Sensors, Actuators, Displays, … @ Multi- Service Gateway M2M Integration Platform M2M Integration Platform
- 19. Encapsulating Complexity … when you need transmission gears, are you building them from scratch? No, you use gear boxes… Of the shelf products from experienced suppliers !
- 20. Enabling Innovation Removing Challenges and Perceived Barriers @
- 21. Enabling Innovation Removing Challenges and Perceived Barriers @
- 22. APIs, Dashboards, Console, etc. Eurotech IoT Approach Distributed Systems Architectural Overview Consumers of Data M2M Integration Platform Multi- Service Gateways Producers of Data M2M Infrastructure Solution Operational Technology Building Block Standard Interfaces
- 23. Eurotech IoT Approach •IT centric, cloud based M2M connectivity platforms as building blocks for enterprise IT •Implementation of “Enterprise Service Bus” architectures to allow an easy integration of different device data systems and applications •Multi Service Gateway approach to integrate and consolidate data streams and future proof investments •IT centric application development to implement business logic in smart edge devices / service gateways •Off the shelf purpose built devices designed to meet vertical market value propositions Distributed Systems / M2M Fundamental Building Blocks M2M Integration Platform Multi- Service Gateway Approach
- 24. Multi-Service Gateway Approach Automation & Integration at the Edge Sensors Actuators Legacy Systems Smart Machines M2M Multi Services Gateway Human / Machine Interfaces Meters •Multiple business relevant tasks are addressed and technically consolidated •IT centric device application development using Software Frameworks to implement business logic in smart edge devices / multi- service gateways •More efficient bandwidth utilization – carrier cost optimization •Off the shelf purpose built devices designed to meet vertical market value propositions
- 25. Multi-Service Gateway Approach General-purpose and Purpose-built Devices General-purpose Multi-service Gateways Purpose-built Multi-service Gateways Purpose-built Scalable Edge Nodes
- 26. ESF is a Java/OSGi-based Application Framework for M2M Service Gateways and Edge Nodes that simplifies the design, deployment and remote management of embedded applications. •Cohesive and integrated app environment •Modular software components •HW abstraction layer •Field protocol libraries •Cloud connectivity •Remote app and device management •Local app and device management •Built-in security •Development tools Multi-Service Gateway Approach Everyware Software Framework (ESF) Linux OS Customer App Java/OSGi
- 27. Multi-Service Gateway Approach ESF / Increasing Value / Minimizing TCO on Linux Hardware Multi- Service Gateway Java VM Code Code Code
- 28. Multi-Service Gateway Approach Maximum SW Development Flexibility Multi-Service Gateway M2M Integration Platform Linux Hardware Platform Java VM OSGi Application Software Framework Everyware Cloud Client Config GUI PCN Support Foundation Layer Business Logic Customer GPS Support People Counter (PCN)
- 29. Raspberry Pi Boards & Modules DynaGATE 15-10 Intel Transportation Ref. Design DynaCOR 10-00 Rugged Mobile Computer Various boards and SBC`s Zypad BR2000 Man-worn Computer DynaVIS Rugged Panel PC & Vehicle Console Multi-Service Gateway Approach Efficient Development & Investment Protection Software portability across 25+ ESF Enabled Platforms Ready-To-Use Devices ISIS ICE Industrial Compact Systems Intel M2M Smart Services Gateway Dev Kit Hardware Vantron VT-M2M-TC Multi-Service Gateway & Edge Controller ReliaSENS Environmental Monitoring Platform ReliaGATE 15-10 Multi-Service Gateway ReliaGATE10-20 Multi-Service Gateway ReliaGATE10-10 Entry –Level Multi-Service Gateway
- 30. M2M Integration Platform Positioning the Everyware Cloud Platform Application Enablement Device & Data Management M2M Integration Platform Multi- Service Gateways @ IT / Business Applications REST MQTT
- 31. M2M Integration Platform System Infrastructure Options PaaS SaaS IaaS System Infrastructure Service Layer Application Infrastructure Service Layer Application Service Layer M2M Integration Platform iPaaS System Infrastructure (Servers, Storage, Networking, OS) System Infrastructure Services (IaaS) On-Premises 19” 1U Appliance Public Cloud Everyware Cloud Everyware Server
- 32. Sensors, Actuators, etc. M2M Integration Platform Typical Edge-Node, Gateway, Smart Sensor Scenarios Device Cloud Infrastructure Distributed Device Logic & Infrastructure Business / Application Logic & Infrastructure Applications / Enterprise IT M2M Gateways, Smart Edge Nodes, Connected Sensors M2M Gateway Cloud Client HW Cloud Client Integrated Solution Cloud Client Connected Sensor Sensor, Machine M2M Integration Platform M2M Protocols MQTT
- 33. Many Data Producers, Data Consumers, Services Security & Surveillance Smart Shelf Air Condition / Heating People Traffic Analysis Vending Machines RFID Transportation Logistics Service Gateway Service Gateway Service Gateway M2M Integration Platform M2M Integration Platform Environmental Monitoring
- 34. Eurotech M2M Solutions M2M Solutions and Enterprise IT/OT Integration CW 100 for 2012, 2013, 2014
- 35. The Internet of Things Many Customers & Applications
- 36. The Internet of Things New Markets – New Applications
- 37. Vertical Market Example Use Case 1 Use Case: Preventative Medical / Sports Medicine Application: For a sports medicine application, the customer required a gateway and cloud solution to capture and transmit data related to helmet hits (head contact in high-impact sports like hockey and football). System monitors impact thresholds with predefined settings to alert authorized individuals via a text message (SMS) or email. Historical data is kept for later analysis. Key Success Factors: Short time to market due to EDC approach Eurotech software knowledge and experience Programming in Java ESF Flexible hardware platform (multiple locked and protected USB ports) Product: Helios Programmable Edge Controller Support
- 38. Vertical Market Example Use Case 1 Use Case: Medical / Sports Medicine “Helios” Multi-Service Gateway M2M Integration Platform System monitors impact thresholds with predefined settings to alert authorized individuals via a text message (SMS) or email. Historical data is kept for later analysis. Connected to Gateway using ZigBee @ 3-axis accelerometer sensors built into the helmets
- 39. Vertical Market Example Use Case 1 Solution for Sensuss (Sports Medical Application) DEVICE/GATEWAY (data collection) CLOUD (device management and data analytics) Linux Hardware Oracle Java OSGi ESF Hardware Everyware Cloud Device Management Data Management EUROTECH DEVICE CLOUD MQTT App @ Notification (SMS, Email) Historical data for analytics, data mining, reports
- 40. The Internet of Things Smart Buildings and Smart Infrastructure
- 41. Vertical Market Example Use Case 2 Use Case: Conference People Flow Monitoring & Mgmt Application: In order to monitor, analyze, visualize and manage people flows in one of the largest It conferences in the world (Oracle JavaONE / OpenWorld 2013) Hitachi Consulting together with Oracle and Eurotech deployed a people counting solution in several locations in downtown San Francisco, including the Moscone Center where the sessions (keynotes) with the highest number of attendees took place. Key Success Factors: PCN features & technology (e.g. stereoscopic vision) Complete set of M2M building blocks offered Java centric development of device application Effective integration into Oracle DB and Tools Complete end-to-end solution with Hitachi & Oracle teams, competence and products Short development time Flexible and competent project team Product: ReliaGATE 50-21 with PCN-1000 People Counter HW / SW Development Services
- 42. Vertical Market Example Use Case 2 Oracle Integration at JavaONE / OpenWorld 2013 DEVICE/GATEWAY (data collection) CLOUD (device management and data analytics) UI (data visualization) ORACLE BI DASHBOARD JAVA FX Linux Hardware Oracle Java VM Hitachi OSGi ESF Hardware Everyware Cloud Device Management Data Management Oracle HW + OS Oracle OEP + BI + DB Oracle Cloud ORACLE CLOUD EUROTECH DEVICE CLOUD MQTT Subscriber MQTT REST
- 43. The Internet of Things Sustainability and Environmental Protection
- 44. Smart City Smart Building Vertical Market Example Use Case 3 Use Case: Environmental Monitoring Application: Several cities were looking for a solution that would allow them to do effective constant environmental monitoring as part of their civil protection and environmental protection plans and services. The main data monitored in real time: temperature, humidity, CO, CO2, NO2, NO, O3, SO2, H2S, VOC, electromagnetic emissions and nuclear radiation (α, β, γ). Data is transferred via different transports (including 3G, WiFi) using Internet connections in real time to control centers and different applications. Alarms and measurements can be made accessible to the population through Web and mobile applications. Key Factors: Short time to market due to EDC approach Turnkey complete solution including dashboards, alarms Compact, rugged enclosure Price / performance Product: Smart Environmental Sensor
- 45. Vertical Market Example Use Case 3 ReliaSENS 18-12 Environmental Monitoring Syst. Industrial-grade Rugged Mountable Cellular w/ GPS option Module Key Features: Pollution Sensors: •Gaseous pollutants (CO, CO2, NO, NO2, O3, SO2, H2S, VOC) •Particulates (PM2 - PM10) •EM fields •Radioactivity (a, b, g) •Sound pollution option Data access & connectivity: •Real time data with 24/7 availability •Mobile app and Web interface •GPRS/3G/WiFi connectivity Simple user interface – Web interface and mobile app Compact and lightweight – Ideal for fixed (e.g. light poles) and mobile installations (e.g. construction sites)
- 46. CLOUD (device management and cloud analytics) Everyware Cloud MQTT DEVICE/GATEWAY (data collection and edge analytics) Linux Hardware Java SE Embedded OSGi ESF Bundles OEP-E Bundles Device Connectivity EUROTECH DEVICE CLOUD Device Management Data Cache Oracle Cloud ORACLE CLOUD Oracle 12c DB Oracle 12c OEP Oracle BI Vertical Market Example Use Case 3 JavaONE 14: Java in the Air (Architecture) REST
- 47. Linux Hardware Java SE Embedded OSGi ESF Bundles OEP-E Bundles 3. MQTT Output Adapter 1. Sensor Input Adapters 2. Event Processing Network Vertical Market Example Use Case 3 JavaONE 14: Java in the Air (Gateway) 5. Configuration Updates 4. Sensor Data
- 48. Input Adapters PM10, ELF, TPU, CO2, GEIGER, HF, NO2, CO, O3, VOC Sensor Malfunctioning Detection Raw Data Filtering Stats Alerts Raw Data Publisher Java in the Air Use Case 3
- 49. Vertical Market Example Use Case 3
- 50. www.eurotech.com