Internet Of Things

How IoT works 

• Sensors: Monitor things like temperature, motion, and other changes in the environment.
• Actuators: Receive signals from sensors and respond to those changes.
• Cloud: Receives data from sensors and devices. Software processes the data and may take action, such as sending an alert or adjusting the sensors or devices.

Applications of IoT 

• Patient treatment: IoT systems can help with patient treatment, detecting medical priorities, and supporting medical staff.
• Hospital maintenance: IoT systems can help with the maintenance of medical devices.
• Smart cities: IoT systems can collect data on infrastructure needs, transportation requirements, crime, and safety.
• Big data analytics: IoT systems generate large amounts of data that companies can analyze.

History of IoT 

• The term "Internet of Things" was coined in 1999 by computer scientist Kevin Ashton.
• Ashton proposed putting radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips on products to track them through a supply chain.