Internet of Things A to Z

Internet of Things A to Z

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Book description

A comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things’ core concepts, technologies, and applications

Internet of Things A to Z offers a holistic approach to the Internet of Things (IoT) model. The Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure. Recently, there has been a rapid growth in research on IoT communications and networks, that confirms the scalability and broad reach of the core concepts. With contributions from a panel of international experts, the text offers insight into the ideas, technologies, and applications of this subject.

The authors discuss recent developments in the field and the most current and emerging trends in IoT. In addition, the text is filled with examples of innovative applications and real-world case studies. Internet of Things A to Z fills the need for an up-to-date volume on the topic. This important book:

Written for ICT researchers, industry professionals, and lifetime IT learners as well as academics and students, Internet of Things A to Z provides a much-needed and comprehensive resource to this burgeoning field.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
    1. Organization of the Book
    1. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Internet of Things
      1. 1.1 Introduction
      2. 1.2 Internet of Things Concepts
      3. 1.3 Who Works on the Internet of Things?
      4. 1.4 Internet of Things Framework
      5. 1.5 Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure
      6. 1.6 Derived Qualities of Modern ICT
      7. 1.7 Potential for Product, Process, and Business Model Innovations
      8. 1.8 Implications and Challenges
      9. 1.9 Conclusion
      10. References
      1. 2.1 Introduction
      2. 2.2 Technical Revolutions
      3. 2.3 Cyber–Physical–Social Systems
      4. 2.4 Environment
      5. 2.5 Time
      6. 2.6 People
      7. 2.7 Cybersecurity
      8. 2.8 Reasoning from Data
      9. 2.9 Adaptable Self-Organizing Systems
      10. 2.10 Moral Things
      11. 2.11 Conclusion
      12. References
      1. Chapter 3: An Overview of Enabling Technologies for the Internet of Things
        1. 3.1 Introduction
        2. 3.2 Overview of IoT Architecture
        3. 3.3 Enabling Technologies
        4. 3.4 IoT Platforms and Operating Systems
        5. 3.5 Conclusion
        6. References
        1. 4.1 Introduction
        2. 4.2 IoT System Requirements
        3. 4.3 Cloud Computing in IoT
        4. 4.4 Fog Computing in IoT
        5. 4.5 Conclusion
        6. References
        1. 5.1 Introduction
        2. 5.2 Historical Perspective
        3. 5.3 RFID and the Internet of Things
        4. 5.4 Emergent Issues
        5. 5.5 Conclusion
        6. References
        1. 6.1 Introduction
        2. 6.2 Main Features of IoT Hardware Development Platforms
        3. 6.3 Design and Prototyping of IoT Applications
        4. 6.4 Projects on IoT Applications
        5. 6.5 Conclusion
        6. Acknowledgments
        7. References
        1. 7.1 Introduction
        2. 7.2 Current Status
        3. 7.3 The Standardization Environment
        4. 7.4 Standardization in Selected Application Areas
        5. 7.5 Discussion and Some Speculation
        6. 7.6 Conclusion
        7. Acknowledgments
        8. References
        1. Chapter 8: Security Mechanisms and Technologies for Constrained IoT Devices
          1. 8.1 Introduction
          2. 8.2 Security in IoT Protocols and Technologies
          3. 8.3 Security Issues and Solutions
          4. 8.4 Conclusion
          5. References
          1. 9.1 Introduction
          2. 9.2 Regulatory Requirements
          3. 9.3 Blockchain Technology
          4. 9.4 Blockchains and IoT Systems
          5. 9.5 Examples of Blockchain-Based Security Solutions for IoT Systems
          6. 9.6 Challenges and Future Research
          7. 9.7 Conclusions
          8. References
          1. 10.1 Introduction
          2. 10.2 Risks Associated with IoT
          3. 10.3 IT Auditing
          4. 10.4 Use Cases of IoT in IT Auditing
          5. 10.5 Protecting the Business Network
          6. 10.6 Conclusion
          7. Acknowledgments
          8. References
          1. Chapter 11: The Industrial Internet of Things
            1. 11.1 Introduction
            2. 11.2 Market Overview
            3. 11.3 Interoperability and Technologies
            4. 11.4 Alliances
            5. 11.5 Conclusions
            6. Acknowledgments
            7. References
            1. 12.1 Introduction
            2. 12.2 IoT Applications for Smart Cities
            3. 12.3 Specific Smart City Applications
            4. 12.4 Optimal Enablement of Video and Multimedia Capabilities in IOT
            5. 12.5 Key Underlying Technologies for Smart Cities IOT Applications
            6. 12.6 Challenges and Future Research
            7. 12.7 Conclusion
            8. References
            1. 13.1 Introduction
            2. 13.2 The Smart Connected Home Domain
            3. 13.3 Smart Connected Home Systems
            4. 13.4 The Smart Connected Home Technologies
            5. 13.5 Smart Connected Home Architectures
            6. 13.6 Smart Connected Home Challenges and Research Directions
            7. 13.7 Conclusions
            8. Acknowledgments
            9. References
            1. 14.1 Introduction
            2. 14.2 Power Management Trends and EIoT Support
            3. 14.3 Real-Life Power Management Optimization Approaches
            4. 14.4 Challenges and Future Directions
            5. 14.5 Conclusion
            6. References
            1. 15.1 Introduction
            2. 15.2 Managing the Impact of Sustainable Energy
            3. 15.3 EIoT Deployment
            4. 15.4 Industry Standards for EIoT
            5. 15.5 Security Considerations in EIoT and Clean Energy Environments
            6. 15.6 Conclusion
            7. References
            1. 16.1 Introduction
            2. 16.2 The Smart Health Care Ecosystem
            3. 16.3 Dimensions of Internet of Things Applications in Health Care
            4. 16.4 Examples of IoT-Related Health Care Applications and Their Dimensions
            5. 16.5 Challenges
            6. 16.6 Conclusion
            7. Acknowledgments
            8. References
            1. 17.1 Introduction
            2. 17.2 IoT in Emergency Medicine
            3. 17.3 Integration and Compatibility
            4. 17.4 Case Study: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
            5. 17.5 Smart Ambulance Challenges
            6. 17.6 Conclusions
            7. References
            1. 18.1 Introduction
            2. 18.2 Internet of Things-Based Precision Agriculture
            3. 18.3 IoT Application in Agriculture Irrigation
            4. 18.4 IoT Application in Agriculture Fertilization
            5. 18.5 IoT Application in Crop Disease and Pest Management
            6. 18.6 IoT Application in Precision Livestock Farming
            7. 18.7 Conclusion
            8. References
            1. 19.1 Introduction
            2. 19.2 Flying Things
            3. 19.3 The Internet of Flying Things
            4. 19.4 Challenges
            5. 19.5 Case Studies
            6. 19.6 Conclusions
            7. Acknowledgments
            8. References
            1. Chapter 20: An Internet of Things Approach to “Read” the Emotion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
              1. 20.1 Introduction
              2. 20.2 Background
              3. 20.3 Related Work
              4. 20.4 The Internet of Things Environment for Emotion Recognition
              5. 20.5 The Study and Discussions
              6. 20.6 Conclusions
              7. Acknowledgments
              8. References
              1. 21.1 Introduction
              2. 21.2 Background
              3. 21.3 System Design and Implementation
              4. 21.4 Testing the IoT Framework
              5. 21.5 Results
              6. 21.6 Conclusions
              7. Acknowledgment
              8. References
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              Product information

              • Title: Internet of Things A to Z
              • Author(s): Qusay F. Hassan
              • Release date: June 2018
              • Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
              • ISBN: 9781119456742