Plugging into IoT - An Introduction to the Internet of Things
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The document serves as a primer on the Internet of Things (IoT), explaining key concepts such as connectivity, networks, and applications that enable physical and digital objects to communicate. It categorizes devices into smart, connected, dumb, and non-electronic categories, emphasizing the role of sensors and connectivity in data generation. The document also touches on the significance of platforms and ecosystems in fostering interactions among connected devices, users, and applications.
Plugging into IoT - An Introduction to the Internet of Things
- 1. Plugging into IoT A primer on our new connected world and your place in it.
- 2. We are going to have a conversation. But first, let’s learn the IoT language so that we can share our thoughts.
- 3. There are two parts: One word: “connectivity.” It’s just like the Internet that we know; web sites and web services connected by HTTP. But instead of being connected by HTTP, things are connected everything from Bluetooth, to Radio Waves, to WiFi. Anything can talk to or trigger anything! Key Terms: Network, Platform, Ecosystem, and of course… Data Physical objects, living organisms, and digital applications can all be connected digitally. The only thing needed is a sensor and a connection to a network and data can be transmitted about the actions or state of a thing. Key Terms: Smart, Connected, Application, Interface Internet … and Things
- 4. Let’s start with Things All the Things Electronic Things Smart Things Smart & Connected Dumb & Connected Non-Electronic & ConnectedSmart Electronic Connected This is where the magic happens!
- 5. The “Internet” is all about connectivity so let’s focus on the Connected Things Non-Electronic Connected Things The Octopus Card is not powered by electricity but are read by electronic readers radio wave readers. Dumb, Connected Things Many sensors in weather and healthcare are connected but are only used to collect data. Smart, Connected Things Nest is a smart thermostat that connects to other products like door handles and Web applications.
- 6. Smart ~ Things that have the ability “sense” their environment or be manipulated through an interfaces and respond based on this stimulus. These generally have embedded systems within them. Connected ~ Things having physical ports or antenna to connect to servers or other things over networks. Connectivity is the key to generating data. The Thing about Things
- 7. Application ~ The “business logic” that makes things smart. These can run within embedded systems or data centers and can be as simple as an on/off switch or as complex as artificial intelligence. Interface ~ The point of contact, either physically or digitally between a thing and a human, thing or network. Smartphone apps use Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), thermostats use a dial, and applications are connected through Application Programming Interfaces (API). The Thing about Things
- 8. Things are networked to create an Internet t t t t tt t t t Network Platform t t t t t t t Ecosystem
- 9. Network ~ The connections that allow data to pass between things, routers and servers. These could be wired (like Ethernet) or wireless (like Bluetooth). Platform ~ Private cloud-based service that stores and manages large amounts of data. These are usually associated with a brand like Nest or Particle and have tools for developers. Ecosystem ~ The concept of creating a system that connects things, platforms, and people that build upon one another. What Connects the Internet
- 10. The in’s and out’s of Interfaces Inputs are how a thing gets information from its environment. These could be sensors or a user interface. This could be things humans can sense, or things that we can’t.
- 11. This could be things humans can do and many things we can’t do. Outputs are how things act upon their environment. The in’s and out’s of Interfaces
- 12. We can make everything smart We can connect anything
- 19. Smart Oven
- 21. Connected Pets
- 23. Learn more at iotftw.com Start connecting your own things