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Devices being utilized through the internet can be thought of as something as a marvel, connecting products to consumers or providing management solutions for enterprises and industrial companies through cloud-based systems.  Within the next few years, more and more "things" will be connected.

1) According to Forbes (video above), the internet of things is a term not widely known to the population with claims of approximately 87% of people not knowing what it is. Imagine that you have a friend, Bob, who approaches you and asks if you know what IoT is. In a brief one-to-two sentence, explain to Bob what IoT is and give him some examples of some IoT devices he might have used before.

2) Create a Padlet identifying at least two (2) IoT devices being used by each IoT platform: Consumer, Enterprise, and Industrial. Add an additional post titled "IoT Imagined" and either (a) reflect on one device you've posted and suggested possible upgrades or solutions or (b) draw and post an image of what your perfect IoT device would be, describe its functions, and define how it meets the IoT definition.

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Factory management using IoT is increasing for the reasons of safety, quality control, and product tagging. Telit is a company that offers solutions to manufacturing in the workplace that incorporate predictive maintenance to machinery, supply management, and condition management to increase productivity.

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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing manufacturing. Connecting assets throughout the industrial value chain provides complete operational visibility to allow for real-time decision making and improved levels of quality and efficiency as well as new service opportunities. With Telit's smart manufacturing / Industrial IoT solutions, you can connect any manufacturing asset to any enterprise system vertically and horizontally without programming.

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Smart Manufacturing & Industrial IoT Solutions (IIoT) | Telit

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The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing manufacturing. Connecting assets throughout the industrial value chain provides complete operational visibility to allow for real-time decision making and improved levels of quality and efficiency as well as new service opportunities.

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Kaa is built on a modular microservice architecture that allows for any necessary modifications, extensions, or integrations.
They provide solutions such as remote crop monitoring, climate control and weather monitoring, logistics, smart warehousing, and more.

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Solutions for Smart Farming - Agriculture IoT Solutions and Internet of Things Technologies

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Kaa streamlines the development of smart farming systems and allows you to tie together different sensors, connected devices, and farming machinery into a cohesive IoT ecosystem.

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There are several different software developers that create IoT monitoring solutions and services for Enterprises. PRTG Network Monitor keeps track of all your IT infrastructure to help companies keep track of everything from their internet traffic, website uptime, and IoT devices.

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PRTG Network Monitor " All-In-One Network Monitoring Software

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PRTG is a powerful Monitoring solution that analyzes your entire IT infrastructure ✓ Installed in minutes ➤ Download & try it for free!

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These kits are used to help businesses build IoT devices to use with their company. Hiotron provides one such kit to help people develop their own connected "things".

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For the past month we, hIOTron are sharing details of Modular & Enterprise IoT development kit.

Today this "Modular Kit" has officially launched in the form of a Kickstarter campaign.

So what exactly is we have made? It's a kit, called the Modular & Enterprise IoT development kit, targeting developers wanting to build Internet of Things devices. This kit is one stop IoT solution for all, which includes not only an industry standard hardware building blocks needed to quickly prototype a wireless IoT system from scratch but most importantly the software frameworks, the network stacks and the cloud connectivity capabilities required to securely connect and authenticate devices to the cloud.

With this kit, developers will be able to develop their IoT prototype in weeks than months & convert that into product in months than years and again, it will always be a good idea to do POC (Proof of Concept) before committing a large-scale, enterprise IoT solutions. Therefore, this Modular & Enterprise IoT kit will allow you to do following such as:

1. Experience a fully functional solution running in actual environment with your team.

2. Quickly implement end-to-end complete IoT solution using UI based codeless enterprise IoT platform & production ready industrial-grade hardware.

3. Learn how to use hIOTron IoT platform to visualize, manage your sensor data.

4. Real time data insights that can drive quicker business decisions.

5. Justify your IoT investment with minimal entry investment.

This kit includes everything which you want to build successful IoT project such as

1.Hi-Node -

[From Data Acquisition, Edge Analytics and Control to IoT Gateway] Hi-Node is a battery (2700 mAh Li-ion) or USB [Optional] powered wireless node comes with 4 output channels to control real world devices using 4 relays (Output 5A 230VAC) with 4 connectors and 4 universal (Analog/Digital) input channels to communicate with real world sensors and transmit this information to IoT gateway using wireless (Zig-bee & BLE4.0) protocols.

Key features:

Data Acquisition/Control

Wired/Wireless connectivity

Edge Analytics

Modular Design

Web based UI interface

2.Hi-Gate - [From Data Collection to Cloud Integration]

Hi-Gate is the brain of this kit which is fully Modular & Enterprise IoT gateway which not only translates the protocol [RF/Non RF -To- REST/MQTT] but with TI CC3200 at its heart, it also offers better computational power to run advance IoT project algorithms & communication due to availability of multiple on board Inbound & Outbound Connectivity protocols such as

Inbound Connectivity Protocols: Zig-Bee, BLE 4.0, SUB-1* Outbound

Connectivity Protocols: (Wi-Fi) 802.11 B/G/N Radio, GSM/GPRS (2G)

Top 5 IoT Features of Hi-Gate:

It can be easily configured & managed via hIOTron IoT Platform locally/remotely.

It has dual Mode of operation as a Node or Gateway (both).

Supports multiple wireless nodes means up-to 25 Hi-nodes (25×8=200 channels or devices) can be connected under single Hi-Gate (gateway).

It reconnects automatically to the internet in case of loss of internet connectivity via Wi-Fi or GPRS for any remote application.

Last but not least it is suitable for any kind of IoT application which are purely sensor & actuator based.

3.Life-time Free access of hIOTron IoT Platform [From Data Storage to Data Analytics, Dashboard & Mobile App enablement and more]

hIOTron IoT Platform is an IoT integration hub which is fully code-less & enterprise IoT platform designed to help you to build project for any IoT application.

Also, hIOTron platform supports 5 major D's such as better

Device Management

Device Connectivity

Data Storage

Data Analytics

Dashboard & Application enablement

How to build an IoT Project with this Kit?

Building an IoT project with this kit is very very easy. Let's see how:

With 3 simple steps on hIOTron IoT platform, any IoT project can be developed right from scratch to production with full proof deployment strategy.

1. Create - Under this step, you can create your IoT project & select the device which you want to use for it.

2. Customize - Here, you can customize the device as per your project requirements.

3. Simulate - After customization, you can simulate everything before finalization to view your project on Dashboard or Mobile app.

What is unique thing about this kit?

As you can see, this kit serves every major & important features of IoT at every communication level right from bottom to top (Hardware to cloud to frontend) but among all Machine Learning on the Edge Device is an ultimate & out of the box feature which makes this development kit unique from everyone available in the market.

Well, Machine Learning on the Edge device will let your sensor node (Hi-Node) to take care of your sensors data in case of anomalies and take some relevant actions such as control, Alerts, wake up other sensor node and more.

How does that work?

It simply works through rules which you can define for any condition or threshold for each & every pin of sensor node (Hi-Node) under hIOTron IoT platform.

To understand this, Let's take a simple home automation example where you can to set the rule for condition such as

If Anyone enters in the room

Then Light should automatically turn on for some time (User defined) interval. Send Alerts/Notifications (SMS, Mail, Push Notifications) in the time interval (User defined). And more

Else Light should turn off

Similarly, multiple rules can be defined for multiple conditions which can be customised from anywhere, anytime.

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Fully Modular & Enterprise IoT Development Kit

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Connected Home

A connected home is networked to enable the interconnection and interoperability of multiple devices, services and apps, ranging from communications and entertainment to healthcare, security and home automation. These services and apps are delivered over multiple interlinked and integrated devices, sensors, tools and platforms. Connected, real-time, smart and contextual experiences are provided for the household inhabitants, and individuals are enabled to control and monitor the home remotely as well as within it.

The technologies behind the connected home can be grouped in the following categories:

Networking: Familiar home networking technologies (high bandwidth/high power consumption), such as Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, as well as 3G and Long Term Evolution (LTE), are complemented with low-power consumption networking standards for devices and sensors that require low bandwidth and consume very little power, such as thermostats.

Media and Entertainment: This category, which covers integrated entertainment systems within the household and includes accessing and sharing digital content across different devices, has proved to be the most prolific and contains some of the most mature technologies in the connected home.

Home Security/Monitoring and Home Automation: The technologies in this category cover a variety of services that focus on monitoring and protecting the home as well as the remote and automated control of doors, windows, blinds and locks, heating/air conditioning, lighting and home appliances, and more.

Energy Management: This category is tightly linked to smart cities and government initiatives, yet consumer services and devices/apps are being introduced at mass-market prices that allow people to track, control and monitor their gas/electricity consumption.

Healthcare, Fitness and Wellness: Solutions and services around healthcare have proven slow to take off, because they have to be positioned within a health plan and sold to hospitals and health insurance companies. The fitness and wellness segment has strong and quickly developed ecosystems that range from devices to sports wares to apps, which integrate seamlessly with each other to create a strong customer experience.

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A connected home is networked to enable the interconnection and interoperability of multiple devices, services and apps, ranging from communications and entertainment to healthcare, security and home automation. These services and apps are delivered over multiple interlinked and integrated devices, sensors, tools and platforms. Connected, real-time, smart and contextual experiences are provided for the household...

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In short, it's a small gadget that you attach to your belongings and connect to your phone using Bluetooth. It helps you track your things and locate them by ringing when they get lost.

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Some overlapping applications for IoT are:
Smart Vehicles (such as Tesla's self-driving car or industrial delivery trucks that are completely automated) and Cloud-based platforms. As the world is becoming more planet-friendly, there are also more energy efficient solutions that companies and the home alike are conscious of and using more wireless energy monitors that detect energy output, etc.

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Foghorn (which provide industry solutions)

Smart Farming

Inventory, quality control, facility management, production flow, etc. for manufacturing

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EXAMPLES OF IOT APPLICATIONS FOR ENTERPRISES

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Development Kits

Software

Beacons (such as Leantegra) for proximity marketing and tracking

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EXAMPLES OF IOT APPLICATIONS FOR CONSUMERS

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Smart door locks

Smart Bluetooth Trackers

Connected Home

Smart Speakers (such as Google Home)

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Customers in need of machines or devices in a factory or farming setting.

https://www.yonomi.co/blog/2018/5/10/consumer-enterprise-and-industrial-iot-platforms-whats-the-difference

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Customers working in large commercial buildings, retail space, or office.

https://www.yonomi.co/blog/2018/5/10/consumer-enterprise-and-industrial-iot-platforms-whats-the-difference

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Products that cater to customers in the home.

https://www.yonomi.co/blog/2018/5/10/consumer-enterprise-and-industrial-iot-platforms-whats-the-difference

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The concept of the Internet of Everything (IoE) incorporates anything that can be imagined connected to an available network. How does this term differ from the concept of the "Internet of Things"? How are these terms similar? Explain.

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https://www.visioncritical.com/blog/kevin-ashton-internet-of-things

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An app that times your coffee machine so you always wake up to a fresh, hot brew. A gardening gadget that notifies you whenever a plant needs watering. An automatic lock that secures your front wheel as soon as it detects that you've stepped away from your bike.

These products aren't merely concepts-they already exist.

Over the last few years, the retail market has seen a proliferation of "connected" and "smart" products-everything from smart toothbrushes to connected refrigerators. This market is part of the Internet of Things-a market poised to reach $276 billion annually by 2020 .

Kevin Ashton was one of first people to see the potential of this lucrative space. Back in 1999, he coined the term "Internet of Things" before anything, except computers, was actually connected to the internet. In the last two decades, Ashton challenged businesses to imagine a world where the internet will permeate all aspects of people's lives.

A visionary technologist, Ashton has led three successful startups and co-founded the Auto-ID Centre at MIT. His recent book on creativity and innovation, How To Fly A Horse: The Secret History of Creation, Invention, and Discovery , was named as one of the top leadership books of 2015 by Tech Republic .

Ashton's impressive insight on technology is why we're excited to welcome him to our upcoming webinar, How Businesses Win with the Internet of Things.

What is the Internet of Things and why should businesses care?

In a recent interview with the Smithsonian Magazine , Ashton describes the IoT as a network of "eyes and ears" for computers: "In the twentieth century, computers were brains without senses-they only knew what we told them. That was a huge limitation: there is many billion times more information in the world than people could possibly type in through a keyboard or scan with a barcode. In the twenty-first century, because of the Internet of Things, computers can sense things for themselves."

The business world is now waking up to the potential of IoT. According to General Electric , investments in the industrial side of IoT will reach $60 trillion in the next 15 years. Many companies have recently launched connected device programs in an attempt to gain first-mover advantage.

But while the potential of the IoT market is huge, companies face significant challenges as they launch products in this space. Validating ideas and concepts, for instance, is critical to ensure that your products are addressing real customer needs. Given the amount of data coming from connected devices, companies also need to figure out how to use that wealth of information to improve the customer experience. And as the market matures and consumer expectations change, companies will need ongoing customer insight to remain ahead of the competition.

As the visionary that predicted the rise of IoT, Ashton has a unique perspective on these topics. His insight is sought after by industry peers, business leaders and the media. Our webinar with Ashton is a rare opportunity to connect with a technologist leading the charge on one of the biggest forces shaping consumer behavior today.

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Meet Kevin Ashton, the visionary technologist who named the Internet of Things

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An app that times your coffee machine so you always wake up to a fresh, hot brew. A gardening gadget that notifies you whenever a plant needs watering. An automatic lock that secures your front wheel as soon as it detects that you've stepped away from your bike.

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The exponential growth of devices and technologies considered under the term IoT increases every year. It is estimated to grow from approximately 15 billion from 2015 to over 75 billion devices worldwide in 2025.

Though there are billions of devices out there, there are three major platforms that each device fall under... Consumer, Enterprise, and Industrial. Although some devices can overlap into different platforms, each has its own unique target audience that they cater to.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/471264/iot-number-of-connected-devices-worldwide/

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Around the same time that IoT gained popularity, a series of different terms emerged to identify different classes of items connected to the internet. Some of the terms include:

M2M - Machine to Machine communication initially used for one-to-one connection between machines. Today, data can be more easily transmitted to multiple machines on the same network.
Industrial Internet (of Things) - Used by GE. Beyond M2M by using the connection between machines and also human interfaces.
Internet of Things (IoT) - Simply put...a "thing" that can sense and collect data and send it to the internet.
Internet (as we know it) - Only connects people at its core. (via the graph below)

Web of Things - Focuses on Software architecture

Internet of Everything (IoE) - Incorporates all connections that someone can imagine.

Industry 4.0 - Pushed for by the German government and narrowed to the scope of industrial manufacturing environments and described as the industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 includes technology that creates real changes to the physical world such as 3D printing and augmented reality (AR) hardware.

https://iot-analytics.com/internet-of-things-definition/

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INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)

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INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)

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Approximately two decades ago back in 1999, the term "Internet of Things" was coined by Kevin Ashton in his presentation of the same title on a then-new technology called RFID, radio-frequency identification. Prior to this, IoT was only known as "embedded internet" or "pervasive computing".

https://iot-analytics.com/internet-of-things-definition/

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Internet of Things - Forbes

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The Internet of Things is here and growing fast. Here's how smart devices will transform our future.