IOT and Smart Connected Products
The world today, as we know it has been rapidly changing in terms of technological and scientific advancements. One such phenomenon to which this can be attributed is the Internet of Things or IOT. One may ask though- What is IOT? , How does it impact us?
What is IOT?
The Internet of Things is similar to the Internet of People where people connect, communicate and share data over the internet via social media. IOT imbibes a similar concept and enables the transfer and sharing of data through- things. These things can be any device that can connect to the cloud, internet or another device that exists in proximity with the help of wired or wireless connections such as Ethernet cables, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc. This connection of things or devices is what constitutes the IOT.
By 2020 the world population is expected to reach 8 billion and the number of devices connected to the internet is expected to be around 30 billion. These statistics imply that personal computers are not the only connected devices. These devices could include wearable devices, thermostats, smart cars or AI assistants such as Alexa, Google home, etc. This shows that IOT will eventually be an integral part of our daily lives.
Questions might arise as to – how is it advantageous? Or even better- how does it change our lives? To answer this one must understand the capabilities of an SCP or a Smart Connected Product. An SCP provides us with the abilities to monitor, control, optimize and automate the product which we desire to operate.
For example, a farmer need not be physically present in the field to check if the soil has enough moisture to sow seeds or to water crops. Instead he/she can use the data from a smart connected device (‘thing’) inserted in the soil to check for the required moisture in the soil and simply monitor the data on an app by sitting at home. Read More...