1 Fundamentals of the Internet of Things

DOI: 10.1201/9781003282945-1

1.1 Introduction and Background of the Internet of Things

Internet of Things (IoT) is a system made of physical devices (things) connected by the internet and capable of accumulating and sharing data across a network. The IoT is a vast, interconnected network of physical devices, also known as things, which are equipped with unique identifiers in the form of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. These devices have embedded technologies or are equipped with sensors that allow them to collect and transmit data to other devices or systems, enabling them to interact with their environment and process valuable information [1, 2]. The IoT is a rapidly growing technology that is revolutionizing ...

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