Internet of Things
Networked smart objects
The Internet of Things refers to the network of physical devices—appliances, vehicles, sensors, machinery—connected to the internet and capable of collecting and exchanging data.
A smart thermostat that adjusts based on your habits, a refrigerator that orders milk, fitness trackers that sync to your phone—all are part of the Internet of Things.
Often abbreviated IoT.
Distant automated data collection
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- loggingRecording system events
- aggregationCombined collection of items
API · insight · visualization
Short-range wireless protocol
- ZigbeeWireless IoT standard
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- gatewayPoint of access
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
hub · bridge · interoperability · pairing · handshake · bandwidth · latency · IPv6
Input-detecting device
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- smartwatchWearable wrist-worn computing device
- wearableAble to be worn
Regular sequence of actions
- triggerWhat initiates action
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- geofencingGPS-defined virtual perimeter
rule-based · event-driven · orchestration · workflow · timer · notification · alert
Converting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
privacy · credential · breach · patch · certificate · firewall · ransomware
telemetry
Distant automated data collection
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- loggingRecording system events
aggregation · API · insight · visualization
Bluetooth
Short-range wireless protocol
router · hub · bridge · interoperability · pairing · handshake · bandwidth · latency · IPv6 · LAN
sensor
Input-detecting device
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- smartwatchWearable wrist-worn computing device
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- triggerWhat initiates action
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- schedulingAssigning times to events
geofencing · rule-based · event-driven · orchestration · workflow · timer · notification · alert
encryption
Converting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
DDoS · privacy · credential · breach · patch · certificate · firewall · ransomware
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