Internet of Things

IoT Frameworks

Chapter

2

As you have learnt in the previous chapter, IoT

(Internet of Things) is mainly a machine-to-

machine (M2M) interaction. In order to enable

this machine-to-machine interaction, there is a

need for an appropriate infrastructure which can

provide secure connectivity and data transfer

reliability. This infrastructure is known as IoT

framework and/or platform. IoT framework

comprises of large number of interconnected

and interdependent components that play

crucial role in building IoT applications. Some

of these components include sensors and sensor

systems, a gateway for connection points, an app

for a smartphone or mobile devices, embedded

controller, data management platform, analytical

platform, and so on. The most useful framework

is the one that provides end-to-end solution from

microcontrollers to device management and

analytics. This leads us to think of an IoT value

chain that helps in structure an IoT framework.

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

• Learn about what is IoT framework

• Understand what is the need of IoT framework

• Learn IoT value chain and components involved

• Learn various IoT frameworks like RTI, Cisco, Salesforce, Azure IoT,

Eclipse IoT, Thing Worx, GE Predix, AWS IoT, Watson IoT, Kaa

• Learn about IoT Ecosystem; and

• Learn about elements of IoT implementation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Quick Challenge

Describe a real world solution that you have experienced where machine-to-machine

(M2M) took place. How big was the solution and was it solving the problem it was intended

to solve?

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