Real Time Applications of IOT
                     Real Time Applications of IOT
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IOT (internet of things) is about connecting any devices to the internet based 
on wireless communication and smart sensors technology. It is capable of 
transferring data by using internet without involvement of humans and 
computers. The “things” in IOT could be anything with sensors on it like any 
vehicle (car), machine in production line, engines, wearable devices etc.
Connecting to Network
With the increase in technology there is rapid decrease in size of embedded 
system and more advancement in microprocessors. This makes it easy to 
connect to internet through any device with low power consumption. In order 
to send data to hub, interfacing of sensors to Internet is required by using WiFi 
or Ethernet (IP required) or other option could be Bluetooth and Zigbee (no IP 
required).
Data Collection
IOT has connection of networks with data coming from the sensors of 
different measuring systems such as pressure, temperature, humidity, motion 
and acceleration. Based on the purpose of the system different types of 
sensors are used. Example – optical sensors are used in (automation of street 
light), CMOS based light sensors are used in video monitoring.
Storage
IOT is giant network and the data collected by interaction between human-
machine, machine-machine, and human-human has to be stored in order to 
process and provide feedback to IOT system. Many microprocessor devices 
have built-in memory but some high-end systems require external memory for 
data storage, expansion and security purpose.
Some Real Time Applications
Smart Homes
IOT is transforming “home” into “Smart home” and soon it will be popular 
and adapted by common people just like smartphones. Smart home will make 
life easier, simpler and convenient. It can be controlled by your voice 
(Amazon echo), gesture and by smartphone .You can switch on/off lights, 
control electronic appliances like air conditioner, television even when you 
are not physically present at home.
Wearables
Just like ordinary phone is replaced by the smartphone, watches will soon be 
replaced by smart watches. Wearables are armed with many sensors and 
software which will not only tell time but control smartphone for enabling 
text messaging and phone calls. Apart from Fitbit, some wearables like 
Jawbone traces and monitors heartbeat, blood pressure, body temperature, and 
shows number of calories burnt during workout.
Smart Cities
IOT can transform cities by bringing automation in traffic management, water 
distribution, waste management and security. Spanish city (Barcelona) has 
become smart city after implementation of smart parking in which vehicle auto 
detect the parking space over the internet by using Google maps. Thus IOT can 
solve many major problems like traffic congestion, shortage of energy etc.
Connected Cars
Connected cars is an automated system, equipped with lots of sensors that 
provide information like fuel alert, tire pressure anti-collision, anti-theft and 
enhance more safety on road. Big automobiles companies like Tesla and BMW 
are bringing major changes by integrating internet into the features to provide 
better driving experience to the customers.
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