What is IoT?

Internetworking of devices, physical objects embedded with sensors, actuators, software, electronics, network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data.

In simple terms : Network of physical objects or “things” which are interconnected via “internet”

Brief History of IoT

  • 1990: 1 Internet connected toaster developed by John Roomkeyst
  • 1999: Term IoT was coined by Kevin Ashton (Father of IoT).
  • 2000: LG announces it’s first Internet Refrigerator Plans.
  • 2008–2009: The IoT was “Born”

IoT LifeCycle

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IoT Applications

IoT is essentially a platform where embedded devices are connected to the internet, so they can collect and exchange data with each other. It enables devices to interact, collaborate and, learn from each other’s experiences just like humans do. Below are the few applications of IoT.

  • Smart Home
  • Wearables
  • Smart City
  • Smart Grids
  • Industrial Internet
  • Connected Car
  • Connected Health
  • Smart Retail
  • Smart Supply Chain
  • Smart Farming

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