Internet of Things A Simplified Introduction

IoT or Internet of Things is a term coined every once in a while. There are so many misconceptions that make it very difficult to cut through the noise and understand what IoT actually means. This blog post aims to explain in a simplified manner Internet of Things.

So What Actually Is IOT?

Internet of Things actually implies the daily use things in our lives or appliances given the ability to communicate to add to our convenience as their users. These devices, which are not smart now, will eventually become smart, thanks to internet. They would be able to connect with the world around us in a more meaningful and efficient way. There can be countless scenarios where IoT or Internet of Things can come in really handy. IoT, contrary to the popular belief that is only useful for household or domestic users, can actually help industries as well. There can be so many industries which can use IoT.

Things IoT Can Do!

Here are some examples of things that IoT can do.

Examples of how IoT can help householder consumers.

• Use of IoT in fitness related applications and devices to keep track of our exercise regime while also offering advice on burning calories, an effective and proactive way of remaining fit.
•  Automate the process of ordering inventory for households. For example, your fridge could place order as soon as the number of eggs reaches the minimum threshold.
• You are being warned of any physical danger by your phone while talking. The IoT network has detect some danger near you.
• We are already seeing the self-parking cars. The new BMW 7 series 2016 model already parks itself without any assistance. All you need to do is instruct it to get into and out of the car park. Many cars can also help you detect oncoming dangers and apply brakes if you have become late in responding.

Some examples of how IoT can assist industrial or business users.

• You can track where your inventory is by simply letting them communicate and rely their location via GPS.
• To save fuel cost by making changes to a gasoline engine as per the environmental conditions.
• Better control and alarm systems for people working in hazardous environments.

The Connectivity of IOT

Many household gadgets will work with the internet of thing system. All you need to do is connect them with the Wi-Fi system. There are many sensors, adapters, microphones, cameras and other instruments which collect and send information over the network. This information is vital for Internet of Things to communicate with other objects. A prime example of many Internet of Things working in sync is home automation systems. These home automation systems have many connected objects with the internet to ensure that all the functions work properly in unity without any complications or malfunctions involved. Many home appliances also work and respond under different conditions, thanks to Internet of Things.

Some Issues with IOT That Need To Be Resolved

Even though IoT is a great thing for consumers, there are things which need to be addressed. The first, high internet speed is required to ensure that your things work all the time. In some cases, very personal information is shared with the companies providing the services; this can be dangerous considering the security risks associated with too much confidential data shared. Battery timing is limited and devices may need to have longer battery life to keep communicating even when there is no power. These are some limitations of IoT which need to be overcome. However, IoT is the only way forward to efficiently deliver products and services to an exploding world population.