Enterprise IoT Definitions

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  • A

    What is the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)?

    The artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) is the combination of AI technologies and the internet of things (IoT) infrastructure.

  • B

    decentralized application (DApp)

    A decentralized application (DApp) is a type of distributed, open source software application that runs on a peer-to-peer (P2P) blockchain network rather than on a single computer.

  • D

    What is a drone (UAV)?

    A drone is an unmanned aircraft. Drones are more formally known as 'unmanned aerial vehicles' (UAVs) or 'unmanned aircraft systems.'

  • E

    embedded systems programming

    Embedded systems programming, also known as embedded programming, facilitates the development of consumer-facing devices that don't use conventional operating systems the way that desktop computers and mobile devices do.

  • What is an embedded system?

    An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function.

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    What are IoT devices?

    Internet of things (IoT) devices are nonstandard computing hardware -- such as sensors, actuators or appliances -- that connect to a wired or wireless network to transmit data.

  • What is an IoT gateway?

    An IoT gateway is a physical device or software program that serves as the connection point between the cloud and internet of things devices, such as controllers, sensors and smart devices.

  • What is IIoT (industrial internet of things)?

    The industrial internet of things (IIoT) is the use of smart sensors, actuators and other devices, such as radio frequency identification tags, to enhance manufacturing and industrial processes.

  • What is internet of things device management (IoT device management)?

    Internet of things device management (IoT device management) is the processes and tools used to remotely register, configure, provision, maintain and monitor connected devices from a centralized platform.

  • What is internet of things privacy (IoT privacy)?

    Internet of things privacy, or IoT privacy, is the special consideration required to protect individuals' information from exposure in the IoT environment.

  • What is IoT (internet of things)?

    The internet of things, or IoT, is a network of interrelated devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud.

  • What is IoT data analytics?

    IoT data analytics is a comprehensive method of collecting, storing, processing, analyzing and, ultimately, presenting the vast amounts of data culled from IoT devices.

  • What is IoT integration?

    IoT integration is the process of linking smart devices, applications, databases and systems to facilitate data exchange and enable automated workflows.

  • What is IoT security?

    IoT security is the technology segment focused on safeguarding connected devices and networks in the internet of things.

  • What is the internet of medical things (IoMT)?

    The internet of medical things (IoMT) is the collection of medical devices and applications that connect to healthcare IT systems through online computer networks.

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    micro-location

    Micro-location is the process of pinpointing a person's placement to within a few inches or feet using various technologies.

  • MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport)

    MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight open messaging protocol that provides resource-constrained network clients with a simple way to distribute telemetry information in low-bandwidth environments.

  • What is a microcontroller (MCU)?

    A microcontroller is a compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system.

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    smart home hub (home automation hub)

    A smart home hub is hardware or software that connects devices on a home automation network and controls communications among them.

  • smartwatch

    A smartwatch is a wearable computing device that closely resembles a wristwatch or other time-keeping device.

  • What is a smart city?

    A smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technology to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public and improve the quality of government services and citizen welfare.

  • What is a smart home? Everything you need to know

    A smart home is a residence that uses internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting and heating.

  • What is a smart sensor and how does it work?

    A smart sensor is a device that takes input from the physical environment and uses built-in compute resources to perform predefined functions when it detects specific input. It can also process data before passing it on.

  • What is sensor data? Examples of sensors and their uses

    Sensor data is the output of a device that detects, analyzes and responds to some type of input from the physical environment.

  • T

    thing (in the internet of things)

    A thing, in the context of the internet of things (IoT), refers to any entity or physical object such as a device that forms a network and has the ability to transfer data with other devices over the network.

  • time series database (TSDB)

    A time series database (TSDB) is a software system optimized to sort and organize information measured by time.

  • Z

    Zigbee

    Zigbee is a standards-based wireless technology developed to enable low-cost, low-power wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) networks.