What is Internet of Things (IoT)
Are you a fan of Bond movies? Or any awesome spy movies at all? If your answer is yes then you should really be excited about the phenomenon called the "Internet of Things". It's anything and everything – from the industrial gadgets to smart wearable technology. Usually, these gadgets house some sensors to automatically adjust their settings to suit the person wearing them or working with them like in a building they can control the temperature and lightings. Just like cool devices spies have, these devices can do miraculous things in effective ways. Put simply, Internet of Things is the future.
History of the Internet of Things
The term Internet of Things was first coined it 90s by an entrepreneur Kevin Ashton who was a member of the team that discovered how to link the objects with internet using an RFID tag. Nevertheless, the idea behind the Internet of Things & Wearable Technology is far older than one might think. Some people consider the abacus ring as the first wearable tech device.
The recent few years, however, truly opened the eyes of the world to the potential of what Internet of Things or IoT can do. Advancements in the internet services are contributing to the development of even smarter gadgets, the embedded sensors are getting more sophisticated and people are opening up to adopt these devices in their daily lives.
Why the Internet of Things Matter?
These days it seems that everything we say or do, can be connected to the internet services. There is an enormous Economic benefit to be gained by investing in the IoT. Following are few of the ways it can help us in various fields.
Renewable energy resource solutions can reduce the flaws in the electric power system in a lesser budget.
Smart transport solutions mean that there will less fuel consumption, smart traffic flow and safer lives.Medical gadgets can predict, diagnose and monitor diseases.Machines monitoring sensors like in cars can tell when some part needs replacements and schedule maintenance.
From the management of cities to the management of your kitchen and home power, these devices and technologies can help the world in hundreds of new ways. Industries like Health Care Manufacturing, Businesses, Retail Industry, Telecommunications, and Transportation are using these gadgets to facilitate their operations and get the work done efficiently, in a shorter time.
