The IoT links physical entities (things) with information technology systems in order to derive information. This information is used to drive multiple applications and services. Since IoT covers applications that integrate systems from traditionally different communities, they must have architectures that are capable of accommodating many unique requirements.
IoT systems include sensors for gathering information about objects and human activities. They can also monitor actuators acting on other physical objects. Unique IoT architecture implementation aspects are shown in the following table:
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Architecture aspects |
Description |
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Scalability |
The numbers of sensors and actuators connected to the system, the networks which connect them together, the amount of data associated with the system, data speed of movement, and the amount of required processing... |
