An Overview of Internet of Things Related Protocols, Technologies, Challenges and Application

Summary

The network of interconnected computers that can communicate with each other globally through communication protocol called the Internet (or Internet) started in the early 1980s. In 1999, the term Internet of Things named IoT was coined by British technologist Kevin Ashton. Internet of things transformed the consumer lifestyle to another level by enabling the various devices to become smart, transferable, and decision taking. A new era of “smart” versions of devices emerged to make people's lifestyles not only at ease but also to connect them with the latest technology. The chapter gives an introduction to Inter of things, messaging protocols, and other enabling technologies required to set up a wireless and sensor‐enabled environment. It also discusses architectures and applications in real time. The chapter ends with a discussion of security issues, and challenges in the Internet of things–enabled systems.