The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of processing devices with unique identities that can connect to and transfer data over a network without requiring direct human interaction (see Figure 1-1). In many cases this makes the devices themselves autonomous or semiautonomous. They can be controlled, managed, and programmed to follow specific rules of engagement.
The breadth of devices that currently exist as of this writing include the following:
Health and Fitness Monitoring
Manufacturing Systems
Energy Metering
Hospital and Patient Care
Smart Appliances and Lighting ...
