An Overview of IoT and Connectivity Options

For the last two decades, an ecosystem of all connected devices, better known as the Internet of Things, has been expanding throughout the world. The IoT or Internet of Things has the ability to perform a function and transfer details in the online mode only in case of when devices are safely connected to a communication network. But, how does IoT connecting things like together? What makes the connection possible? Well, there is an invisible language that allows physical objects to talk to each other that includes IoT standards protocols. General protocols can be used for personal computers, smartphones, or tablets, but they might not suit particular needs like bandwidth, range, and power consumption.

This is why multiple IoT network protocols have been created, and new ones are still developing. Today, there are several types of connectivity options available at the engineer’s disposal. Here, you will find details on the Internet of Things standards.

Internet of Things Protocol Background

The first devices connected to the world net appeared in the year 1982. It was a Coca-Cola vending machine that had the capability to control the machine's temperature and keep the record of the number of bottles in it. In general, “Internet of Things” was formulated in the year 1999 by Kevin Ashton, an RFID technology researcher.

In the year 1990, all IoT-related activities came down to theoretical concepts, discussions as well as individual ideas. In the years 2000 and 2010, IoT projects began to succeed and found several practical applications. Right from intelligent lamps, self-driving cars, to fitness trackers, several types of small and large projects were created. It was possible because of the emergence of wireless connections that could transfer details over a long distance as well as the increased bandwidth of internet communications.

The Internet of Things grew to a totally “different Internet,” and not all existing protocols were able to meet its needs and provide connectivity. Hence, it becomes quite important to develop specialized IoT communication protocols as well as standards. However, there are some existing technologies like HTTP that are used by the Internet of Things.

IoT or Internet of Things can draw together several technologies, including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) service platforms, and Wireless Sensor Networks. Some of the potential applications and services are smart devices, smart cities, smart grids, home automation, the connected car, eHealth, public safety, and remote industrial process control.

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