What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?


What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

 

  • The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDsOpens in a new tab.) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction- IOTagendaOpens in a new tab.

 

  • The internet of things (IoT) is a computing concept that describes the idea of everyday physical objects being connected to the internet and being able to identify themselves to other devices. The term is closely identified with RFID as the method of communication, although it also may include other sensor technologies, wireless technologies or QR codes- techopediaOpens in a new tab.

 

  • The Internet of Things, commonly abbreviated as IoT, refers to the connection of devices (other than typical fare such as computers and smartphones) to the Internet. Cars, kitchen appliances, and even heart monitors can all be connected through the IoT- businessinsiderOpens in a new tab.

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