The Internet of Things is not a concept; it is a network, the true technology-enabled Network of all network . We need to get smarter about hardware and software innovation in order to get the most value from the emerging Internet of Things.

 INTERNET OF THINGS

      Embedded System:-

Definition:-

• An Embedded System is one that has computer hardware with software embedded in it as one of its important components.

• An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated / Specific functions

• It is a system whose principle function is not computational, but which is controlled by a computer embedded within it

• An embedded system is any device that includes a programmable computer but is not itself a general-purpose computer.

• An application specific electronic sub-system which is completely  encapsulated by the main system it belongs to.

 Components of Embedded System:-

• CPU (Microcontroller)

• Software (Embedded software)

• Memory (RAM , ROM)

• FPGA / ASIC

• Sensors (Temperature , pressure etc)

• Actuators(Relays , Drivers etc)

• ADC and DAC

• User interface

• Backup and Safety

• External Environment

                       Internet of Things:-

Definition:-

1. The Internet of Things, also called The Internet of Objects, refers to a wireless network between objects, usually the network will be wireless and self-configuring, such as household appliances.

2. By embedding short-range mobile transceivers into a wide array of additional gadgets and everyday items , enabling new forms of communication between people and things, and between things themselves.

                                         

              Internet of Things:-

Physical Object + Controller, Sensor, Actuators + Internet=Internet of Things

              Internet of Things:-

•  The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects or "things" embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data.
•  IoT allows objects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure, creating opportunities for more direct integration between the physical world and computer-based systems, and resulting inimproved efficiency, accuracy and economic benefit.
• "Things," in the IoT sense, can refer to a wide variety of devices such as heart monitoring implants, biochip transponders on farm animals, electric clams in coastal waters, automobiles with built-in sensors, DNA analysis devices for environmental/food/pathogen monitoring or field operation devices that assist fire-fighters in search and rescue operations.
• These devices collect useful data with the help of various existing technologies and then autonomously flow the data between other devices.

           Internet of Things:-

Various Name , One Concept

§ M2M (Machine to Machine)

§ “Internet of Everything” (Cisco Systems)

§ “World Size Web” (Bruce Schneier)

§ “Skynet” (Terminator movie)

         Components of IoT:-

Smart Systems and Internet of Things are driven by a combination of :

§ Sensors

§ Connectivity

§ People and Process

                                             

              Internet of Things:-

From any time ,any place connectivity for anyone, we will now have connectivity for anything!

             Application of Internet of Things:-

·         Factory Digitalization.

·         Product flow Monitoring.

·         Inventory Management.

·         Safety and Security.

·         Quality Control.

·         Packaging optimization.

·         Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization.

IoT Applications in different industries:-

Airline – An equipment tracking app provides an airline’s engineers with a live view of the locations of each piece of maintenance equipment. By increasing the efficiency of engineers, this IoT application is not only generating significant cost savings and process improvements, but also impacting the customer experience in the end through more reliable, on-time flights.

Pharmaceutical – A medication temperature monitoring app uses sensors to detect if the medication’s temperature has gone outside of the acceptable range and ensures medical supplies still meet quality standards upon delivery. The handling temperatures are medications, vaccines for examples, is critical to their effectiveness.  IoT based smart applications can be used to not monitor that medications are kept within the proper handling temperature range, but also to remind patients when it is time to take their medication.

Manufacturing – A lighting manufacturer for the horticultural industry built a Smart App that leverages IoT sensors and predictive analytics to perform predictive maintenance and optimize lighting, power consumption and plant photosynthesis. The IoT application transformed their business from a lighting systems manufacturer to a greenhouse optimization as-a-service business.

Business Services – A facility services company uses their multi-device IoT software to enable support personnel to receive alerts about service issues and take immediate action. By aggregating data from thousands of sensors in devices like coffee machines, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and mouse traps rather than doing manual checks, the application has significantly cut costs and improved service levels.