Mastering Internet of Things

Understanding the conceptual model

The sensor data model in XMPP is similar to how we treated sensor data in previous chapters. Each device maintains a collection of timestamps; each one is comprised of a set of fields, as shown in Figure 1. The model also allows for measurement or communication errors to be reported. Apart from a value, each field also has a name, optional localization information, field type information, quality of service information, and custom annotations. In a later chapter, we will build on this model by introducing the concept of nodes, where a device can be said to host a set of nodes, or virtual devices:

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