You’ve probably heard the term ‘IOT’ many times, and maybe you wondered what exactly it was. Well if it is so, you are in the right place to learn something new about ‘The Internet Of Things’.
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- What Is IOT?
- How does IOT work ?
- What is The Importance of IOT?
- What are the applications of IOT?
What Is IOT?
Until recently, only devices like laptops, desktops, tablets and phones were able to connect to the internet. But now thanks to the new technology of the ‘Internet Of Things’, everything is going to be able to connect to the internet!
Everything means literally everything from devices we use everyday like air conditioners, water heaters, coffee machines and washing machines, to devices that can monitor things for us, like thermostats, smoke detectors and all kinds of alarms.
All these devices can be connected to the internet, thus we can control them even if we are nowhere near them. Imagine being at work and suddenly you remember that you may have not turned the air conditioner off before leaving the house. Instead of having to go all the way back to your house ,with IOT technology you can simply open your smart phone and check your AC and then turn it off.
The Internet Of Things can be defined as a system of devices, people or even animals that are all connected to the internet and able to communicate and exchange information through the internet.
How Does IOT Work?
The Internet Of Things provides a common platform for all the devices to dump their data and a common language for all the devices to communicate with each other.
Data is emitted from various sensors and sent to IOT platform security which integrates the collected data from different sources. Further analytics is performed on the data and valuable information is extracted. Finally, the result is shared with other devices.
What is The Importance of IOT?
IOT can make remarkable changes to our lives, making it easier and saving us both time and effort. The ability to control your house from anywhere in the world guarantees your personal comfort. Wearable devices that monitor your body activities and signs, such as blood pressure and heartbeat rate, are going to help you take care of your health. They can also help doctors in hospitals monitor their patients and give them an alarm when anything goes wrong.
IOT is simply going to make every aspect of our lives better.
What are the applications of IOT?
There are many applications for IOT in every field, industry, agriculture, medicine, entertainment and many others.
Agriculture
On farms, IOT allows devices across a farm to measure all kinds of data remotely and provide this information to the farmer in real time. IOT device can gather information like soil moisture, chemical compounds concentration and weather. This information allows farmers to track farm operations and performance.
Industry
IOT helps manufacturers get 100% efficiency out of their equipment by identifying and solving issues before they cause delays. It also helps plant managers better manage resources, improve worker’s expertise and provide a safe working environment.
Smart house
IOT makes it possible to connect all the devices in your home to the internet and give them tasks to do by themselves. Imagine waking up to find that your coffee machine has already poured you a hot cup of coffee, the curtains are opened and your favorite morning music is playing. It’s as if you have a personal assistant!
So next time you hear about IOT technology, make sure to be a part of that conversation, and share all the information you’ve learned.
THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD FOR EDUCATION AND CULTURE
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