Internet of Things
Quick Definition
Network of physical objects with sensors exchanging data
Full Definition
A network of physical objects with sensors, software, and connectivity that collect and exchange data.
Examples
smart home devices, industrial sensors, connected vehicles
Related Terms
edge-computing
mqtt
smart-home
More Internet of Things Terms
Fog Computing
Decentralized computing extending cloud to the network edge
LPWAN
Long-range low-power wireless network for IoT
BLE
Short-range wireless protocol with minimal power consumption
CoAP
Lightweight REST protocol for constrained IoT devices
MQTT
Lightweight publish-subscribe protocol for IoT communication
Gateway
Entry point connecting IoT devices to cloud or networks