Internet of Things
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Quick Definition
Physical object with sensors and connectivity in IoT
Full Definition
A physical object with sensors, actuators, and connectivity participating in IoT.
Examples
smart thermostat, industrial sensor, connected vehicle
Related Terms
iot
sensor
actuator
More Internet of Things Terms
LoRaWAN
Long-range low-power wide area network protocol for IoT
NFC
Short-range wireless technology for contactless data exchange
LPWAN
Long-range low-power wireless network for IoT
Gateway
Entry point connecting IoT devices to cloud or networks
Provisioning
Configuring IoT devices for secure connectivity
OTA Update
Wirelessly updating IoT device firmware or software