Definition of IoT
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things is a concept to connect devices from work and home to each other. In detail: Imagine all the gadgets and appliances you use every day– your smartphone, your gaming console, even your fridge and lights at home – could send messages to each other and to you. The Internet of Things, or IoT, is basically a huge network where all these devices are connected through the internet. They can collect information, like how many steps you took today, or if you need more milk, and then use that info to make your life easier.
For example, your alarm clock can tell your coffee maker to start brewing your coffee right when you wake up. It’s like creating a smart environment where things work automatically and make decisions to help you out, without you having to control them manually.
Detailed Definition IoT
General Concepts
Computer appliance
Distributed computing
Embedded system
Fog computing
Home automation
Industrial internet of things (IIoT)
Mesh networking
Wireless sensor network
Communication Protocols
6LoWPAN
Bluetooth LE
Jini
NB-IoT
LTE-M
Matter
Thread
Z-Wave
Zeroconf
Zigbee
Comparison of IoT protocols
Applications
Consumer applications (e.g., smart homes, wearable technology)
Commercial applications (e.g., medical and healthcare, transportation)
Industrial applications (e.g., manufacturing, agriculture)
Infrastructure applications (e.g., urban and rural infrastructure monitoring)
Specific IoT Areas
Home automation
Elder care
Enterprise IoT
Medical and healthcare (Internet of Medical Things – IoMT)
Transportation (including V2X communications)
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Agriculture
Maritime
Infrastructure (including smart cities and energy management)
Environmental monitoring
Military (Internet of Military Things – IoMT)
Concerns and Challenges
Privacy and security
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Future Directions and Trends
Integration with AI and machine learning
Expansion into new industries and sectors
Connection to the Internet of Intent