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• Humans can interact with devices to set them up, give them instructions or
access the data, but devices do most of the work on their own without
human intervention. Their existence has been made possible by all tiny
mobile components that are available nowdays, as well as the always-
online nature of home and business networks.
IOT ARCHITECHTURE
Smart Grid Green Building Smart Transport Env. Monitor
4. Integrated Application
3.Information Processing Data Center Search Engine Smart Decision Info. Security Data Mining
WWAN WMAN
2. Network Construction
Internet
WPAN WLAN
through a series of intermediate technologie. Many technologies like RFIDs and wireless
• Feeling Things : Sensors act as primary devices to collect info. from the environment.
smaller things to interact and connect within the “things” or “smart devices.”
• Thinking Things : Embedded intelligence in devices through sensors has formed the
network connection to the Internet. It can make the “things” realizing the intelligent
control.
Source : Fitbit advertisement
ADVANTAGES OF IOT
The time has come when you are out and your computers at home contact
you to let you know that your medicines have expired or that the milk has
been finished or you need more fruits or vegetables. This isn’t just a fantasy
now but a reality due to the amazing possibilities of the Internet of Things
(IoT).
1. DATA:
More the information, the easier it is to make a right decision. Knowing
what to get from the grocery, without having to check on your own, not
only saves time but it is convenient as well.
2. TRACKING
The computers keep a track on the quality and the viability
of things at home. Knowing expiration date of products
before one consumes them improves both safety and
quality of life. Also, one will never run out of anything when
you need it during the last moment.
3. TIME
The amount of time saved in monitoring, tracking and the
number of trips done in the absence of internet of things would
be tremendous.
4. MONEY
1. COMPATIBILITY:
As of now, there is no standard for tagging and monitoring with the
sensors. A uniform concept like the USB or Bluetooth will be required
which should not be that difficult to do.
2. PRIVACY/SECURITY:
Privacy is a big issue with IoT. All data must be encrypted so that data
about anyone’s financial status or how much milk they consume isn’t
common knowledge at work place or with acquaintances.
3. COMPLEXITY:
There are several opportunities for failure due to complex systems. For
example, both you and your spouse might receive messages that the
milk is over and both of you end up buying the same. That leaves you
with double the quantity required. Or there could be a software bug
causing printer to order ink multiple times when it requires a single
cartridge.
4. SAFETY
There is a possibility that the software can be hacked and your personal
information misused. These possibilities are endless. Your prescription
being changed or your account details being hacked can put you at risk.
Hence, all the safety become the consumer’s responsibility.
CONCLUSION
Projections for the impact of IoT on Internet and economy are
impressive, with some anticipating as many as 150 billion
connected IoT devices and global economic impact of more than
$11 trillion by 2025. The potential economic impact of IoT is
huge, but the journey to its adoption is not a seamless one. There
are many challenges that are faced by companies looking to
implement IoT solutions. However, risks and disadvantages
associated with IoT can be resolved.
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• Evans, D. (2015, September 15). How the Next Evolution of the
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• GE Newsroom. Retrieved from https://www.ge.com/digital/press-
releases/ge-announces-predix-cloud-worlds-first-cloud-service-built-
industrial-data-analytics
• Internet of Things (IoT) – Happiest Minds Insights. Retrieved from
http://www.happiestminds.com/Insights/internet-of-things/
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http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/I/internet_of_things.html
• The Internet of Things (IoT): An Overview. (2015, October 15).
Retrieved from https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/iot-overview
Fin.