Overview of IoT Architecture

This book describes the building blocks and introductory business models for Internet of Things (IoT). The author provides an overview of the entire IoT architecture and constituent layers, followed by a detailed description of each block.

Technologies and Sensors

Various inter-connecting technologies and sensors are discussed in the context of IoT networks.

Big Data and Fog Computing

In addition to this, concepts of Big Data and Fog Computing are presented and characterized as per data generated by versatile IoT applications.

Smart Parking and Context-Aware Services

Smart parking system and context-aware services are presented as a hybrid model of cloud and Fog.

IoT Applications and Business Models

Afterwards, various IoT applications and respective business models are discussed.

Research and Future Directions

Finally, the author summarizes the IoT building blocks and identifies research issues in each, and suggests potential research projects worthy of pursuing.