We keep on hearing this term many times. Internet of Things or IoT is quite a vast topic and in this article, we will take a look at what is the Internet of Things(IoT)& Applications of IoT devices in our day to day lives & How does it work.
What is Internet Of Things(IoT)?
The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of devices such as vehicles, and home appliances that contain electronics, software, actuators, and connectivity which allows these things to connect, interact and exchange data.
The Internet of Things is actually a pretty simple concept, it means taking all the things that we use on a daily basis and connecting them to the internet. With the help of IoT platform, we can practically connect anything in this world to the internet.
The point is that connecting thing to the internet yields many amazing benefits. We’ve all seen these benefits with our smartphones, laptops, and tablets, but this is true for everything else too. The IoT is a giant network of connected things and people – all of which collect and share data about the way they are used and about the environment around them.
That includes an extraordinary number of objects of all shapes and sizes – from smart microwaves, which automatically cook your food for the right length of time, to self-driving cars, whose complex sensors detect objects in their path, to wearable fitness devices that measure your heart rate and the number of steps you’ve taken that day, then use that information to suggest exercise plans tailored to you. There are even connected footballs that can track how far and fast they are thrown and record those statistics via an app for future training purposes.
How Does IoT Work?
Devices and objects with built-in sensors are connected to an Internet of Things platform, with the help of Networking Components to connect to a cloud or server which integrates data from the different devices By applying analytics & Complex Algorithms to share the most valuable information with applications built to address specific needs.
These powerful IoT platforms can pinpoint exactly what information is useful for the user and what can safely be ignored. This information can be used to detect patterns, make recommendations, and detect possible problems before they occur.
IoT Applications in Day to Day Life.
IoT at Home
Imagine you wake up at 7am every day to go to work. Your alarm clock does the job of waking you just fine. That is until something goes wrong. Your train’s canceled and you have to drive to work instead. The only problem is that it takes longer to drive, and you would have needed to get up at 6.45am to avoid being late. Oh, and it’s pouring with rain, so you’ll need to drive slower than usual. A connected or IoT-enabled alarm clock would reset itself based on all these factors, to ensure you got to work on time. It could recognize that your usual train is canceled, calculate the driving distance and travel time for your alternative route to work, check the weather and factor in slower traveling speed because of heavy rain, and calculate when it needs to wake you up so you’re not late. If it’s super-smart if might even sync with your IoT-enabled coffee maker, to ensure your morning caffeine’s ready to go when you get up. IoT devices are a part of the larger concept of home automation, which can include lighting, heating and air conditioning, media and security systems. Long term benefits could include energy savings by automatically ensuring lights and electronics are turned off. With the help of IoT devices like Smart Plugs, we can basically control any appliance using Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant by just giving voice commands. Smart Door Locks ensure that your house is safe. IoT has vast applications in Home automation sector.
IoT In Transport
Having been woken by your smart alarm, you’re now driving to work. On comes the engine light. You’d rather not head straight to the garage, but what if it’s something urgent? In a connected car, the sensor that triggered the check engine light would communicate with others in the car. A component called the diagnostic bus collects data from these sensors and passes it to a gateway in the car, which sends the most relevant information to the manufacturer’s platform. The manufacturer can use data from the car to offer you an appointment to get the part fixed, send you directions to the nearest dealer, and make sure the correct replacement part is ordered so it’s ready for you when you show up.
IoT In Agriculture
There are numerous IoT applications in farming such as collecting data on temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, pest infestation, and soil content. This data can be used to automate farming techniques, make informed decisions to improve quality and quantity, minimize risk and waste, and reduce the effort required to manage crops. For example, farmers can now monitor soil temperature and moisture from afar and even apply IoT-acquired data to precision fertilization programs.
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