Internet of Things (IoT)

Definition

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

IoT, in simpler terms, is a technology that connects all electronic devices together and prompts them to exchange information without any human intervention.

The term "The Internet of Things" was coined by Kevin Ashton in a presentation to Proctor & Gamble in 1999.

Components of IoT

Applications of IoT

Advantages and Disadvantages of IoT

Advantage of IOT	Disadvantage of IOT
a.     Accessing information is easy; you can control a device that is miles apart in real time.	a.             There is a huge risk of leakage of confidential data, when sent over a network.
b.    Communication between the connected devices becomes more transparent and easier.	b.             Due to its complex network, a single loophole can put the entire system down, affecting everyone.
c.     Transferring data packets over a network reduces both time and money.	c.             With automation, the need of human labor reduces drastically.
d.    Automation is the need of the hour; IOT reduces human intervention and efficiency of services	d.             Today’s lifestyle is technology driven, we depend on the technology for the tiniest of tasks.

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