Internet of Things A to Z

Internet of Things A to Z

by Qusay F. Hassan
Released June 2018
Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
ISBN: 9781119456742

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Book description

A comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things’ core concepts, technologies, and applications

Internet of Things A to Z offers a holistic approach to the Internet of Things (IoT) model. The Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure. Recently, there has been a rapid growth in research on IoT communications and networks, that confirms the scalability and broad reach of the core concepts. With contributions from a panel of international experts, the text offers insight into the ideas, technologies, and applications of this subject.

The authors discuss recent developments in the field and the most current and emerging trends in IoT. In addition, the text is filled with examples of innovative applications and real-world case studies. Internet of Things A to Z fills the need for an up-to-date volume on the topic. This important book:

  • Covers in great detail the core concepts, enabling technologies, and implications of the Internet of Things
  • Addresses the business, social, and legal aspects of the Internet of Things
  • Explores the critical topic of security and privacy challenges for both individuals and organizations
  • Includes a discussion of advanced topics such as the need for standards and interoperability
  • Contains contributions from an international group of experts in academia, industry, and research

Written for ICT researchers, industry professionals, and lifetime IT learners as well as academics and students, Internet of Things A to Z provides a much-needed and comprehensive resource to this burgeoning field.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
    1. Organization of the Book
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Contributors
  8. Part I: Concepts and Perspectives
    1. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Internet of Things
      1. 1.1 Introduction
      2. 1.2 Internet of Things Concepts
      3. 1.3 Who Works on the Internet of Things?
      4. 1.4 Internet of Things Framework
      5. 1.5 Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure
      6. 1.6 Derived Qualities of Modern ICT
      7. 1.7 Potential for Product, Process, and Business Model Innovations
      8. 1.8 Implications and Challenges
      9. 1.9 Conclusion
      10. References
    2. Chapter 2: Environment, People, and Time as Factors in the Internet of Things Technical Revolution
      1. 2.1 Introduction
      2. 2.2 Technical Revolutions
      3. 2.3 Cyber–Physical–Social Systems
      4. 2.4 Environment
      5. 2.5 Time
      6. 2.6 People
      7. 2.7 Cybersecurity
      8. 2.8 Reasoning from Data
      9. 2.9 Adaptable Self-Organizing Systems
      10. 2.10 Moral Things
      11. 2.11 Conclusion
      12. References
  9. Part II: Enablers
    1. Chapter 3: An Overview of Enabling Technologies for the Internet of Things
      1. 3.1 Introduction
      2. 3.2 Overview of IoT Architecture
      3. 3.3 Enabling Technologies
      4. 3.4 IoT Platforms and Operating Systems
      5. 3.5 Conclusion
      6. References
    2. Chapter 4: Cloud and Fog Computing in the Internet of Things
      1. 4.1 Introduction
      2. 4.2 IoT System Requirements
      3. 4.3 Cloud Computing in IoT
      4. 4.4 Fog Computing in IoT
      5. 4.5 Conclusion
      6. References
    3. Chapter 5: RFID in the Internet of Things
      1. 5.1 Introduction
      2. 5.2 Historical Perspective
      3. 5.3 RFID and the Internet of Things
      4. 5.4 Emergent Issues
      5. 5.5 Conclusion
      6. References
    4. Chapter 6: A Tutorial Introduction to IoT Design and Prototyping with Examples
      1. 6.1 Introduction
      2. 6.2 Main Features of IoT Hardware Development Platforms
      3. 6.3 Design and Prototyping of IoT Applications
      4. 6.4 Projects on IoT Applications
      5. 6.5 Conclusion
      6. Acknowledgments
      7. References
    5. Chapter 7: On Standardizing the Internet of Things and Its Applications
      1. 7.1 Introduction
      2. 7.2 Current Status
      3. 7.3 The Standardization Environment
      4. 7.4 Standardization in Selected Application Areas
      5. 7.5 Discussion and Some Speculation
      6. 7.6 Conclusion
      7. Acknowledgments
      8. References
  10. Part III: Security Issues and Solutions
    1. Chapter 8: Security Mechanisms and Technologies for Constrained IoT Devices
      1. 8.1 Introduction
      2. 8.2 Security in IoT Protocols and Technologies
      3. 8.3 Security Issues and Solutions
      4. 8.4 Conclusion
      5. References
    2. Chapter 9: Blockchain-Based Security Solutions for IoT Systems
      1. 9.1 Introduction
      2. 9.2 Regulatory Requirements
      3. 9.3 Blockchain Technology
      4. 9.4 Blockchains and IoT Systems
      5. 9.5 Examples of Blockchain-Based Security Solutions for IoT Systems
      6. 9.6 Challenges and Future Research
      7. 9.7 Conclusions
      8. References
    3. Chapter 10: The Internet of Things and IT Auditing
      1. 10.1 Introduction
      2. 10.2 Risks Associated with IoT
      3. 10.3 IT Auditing
      4. 10.4 Use Cases of IoT in IT Auditing
      5. 10.5 Protecting the Business Network
      6. 10.6 Conclusion
      7. Acknowledgments
      8. References
  11. Part IV: Application Domains
    1. Chapter 11: The Industrial Internet of Things
      1. 11.1 Introduction
      2. 11.2 Market Overview
      3. 11.3 Interoperability and Technologies
      4. 11.4 Alliances
      5. 11.5 Conclusions
      6. Acknowledgments
      7. References
    2. Chapter 12: Internet of Things Applications for Smart Cities
      1. 12.1 Introduction
      2. 12.2 IoT Applications for Smart Cities
      3. 12.3 Specific Smart City Applications
      4. 12.4 Optimal Enablement of Video and Multimedia Capabilities in IOT
      5. 12.5 Key Underlying Technologies for Smart Cities IOT Applications
      6. 12.6 Challenges and Future Research
      7. 12.7 Conclusion
      8. References
    3. Chapter 13: Smart Connected Homes
      1. 13.1 Introduction
      2. 13.2 The Smart Connected Home Domain
      3. 13.3 Smart Connected Home Systems
      4. 13.4 The Smart Connected Home Technologies
      5. 13.5 Smart Connected Home Architectures
      6. 13.6 Smart Connected Home Challenges and Research Directions
      7. 13.7 Conclusions
      8. Acknowledgments
      9. References
    4. Chapter 14: The Emerging “Energy Internet of Things”
      1. 14.1 Introduction
      2. 14.2 Power Management Trends and EIoT Support
      3. 14.3 Real-Life Power Management Optimization Approaches
      4. 14.4 Challenges and Future Directions
      5. 14.5 Conclusion
      6. References
    5. Chapter 15: Implementing the Internet of Things for Renewable Energy
      1. 15.1 Introduction
      2. 15.2 Managing the Impact of Sustainable Energy
      3. 15.3 EIoT Deployment
      4. 15.4 Industry Standards for EIoT
      5. 15.5 Security Considerations in EIoT and Clean Energy Environments
      6. 15.6 Conclusion
      7. References
    6. Chapter 16: The Internet of Things and People in Health Care
      1. 16.1 Introduction
      2. 16.2 The Smart Health Care Ecosystem
      3. 16.3 Dimensions of Internet of Things Applications in Health Care
      4. 16.4 Examples of IoT-Related Health Care Applications and Their Dimensions
      5. 16.5 Challenges
      6. 16.6 Conclusion
      7. Acknowledgments
      8. References
    7. Chapter 17: Internet of Things in Smart Ambulance and Emergency Medicine
      1. 17.1 Introduction
      2. 17.2 IoT in Emergency Medicine
      3. 17.3 Integration and Compatibility
      4. 17.4 Case Study: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
      5. 17.5 Smart Ambulance Challenges
      6. 17.6 Conclusions
      7. References
    8. Chapter 18: Internet of Things Applications for Agriculture
      1. 18.1 Introduction
      2. 18.2 Internet of Things-Based Precision Agriculture
      3. 18.3 IoT Application in Agriculture Irrigation
      4. 18.4 IoT Application in Agriculture Fertilization
      5. 18.5 IoT Application in Crop Disease and Pest Management
      6. 18.6 IoT Application in Precision Livestock Farming
      7. 18.7 Conclusion
      8. References
    9. Chapter 19: The Internet of Flying Things
      1. 19.1 Introduction
      2. 19.2 Flying Things
      3. 19.3 The Internet of Flying Things
      4. 19.4 Challenges
      5. 19.5 Case Studies
      6. 19.6 Conclusions
      7. Acknowledgments
      8. References
  12. Part V: Relevant Sample Applications
    1. Chapter 20: An Internet of Things Approach to “Read” the Emotion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
      1. 20.1 Introduction
      2. 20.2 Background
      3. 20.3 Related Work
      4. 20.4 The Internet of Things Environment for Emotion Recognition
      5. 20.5 The Study and Discussions
      6. 20.6 Conclusions
      7. Acknowledgments
      8. References
    2. Chapter 21: A Low-Cost IoT Framework for Landslide Prediction and Risk Communication
      1. 21.1 Introduction
      2. 21.2 Background
      3. 21.3 System Design and Implementation
      4. 21.4 Testing the IoT Framework
      5. 21.5 Results
      6. 21.6 Conclusions
      7. Acknowledgment
      8. References
  13. Glossary
  14. Author's Biography
  15. Index
  16. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Internet of Things A to Z
  • Author(s): Qusay F. Hassan
  • Release date: June 2018
  • Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
  • ISBN: 9781119456742