Internet of Things
Quick Definition
Network of physical objects with sensors exchanging data
Full Definition
A network of physical objects with sensors, software, and connectivity that collect and exchange data.
Examples
smart home devices, industrial sensors, connected vehicles
Related Terms
edge-computing
mqtt
smart-home
More Internet of Things Terms
LPWAN
Long-range low-power wireless network for IoT
Mesh Network
Network topology with multiple node connections for reliability
Smart City
Urban area using IoT and data analytics for optimization
NFC
Short-range wireless technology for contactless data exchange
Provisioning
Configuring IoT devices for secure connectivity
Digital Twin
Virtual replica of physical objects updated with real-time data