What is Internet Of Things (IOT)

Nowadays in the world of computing and technology and also in some drawing room conversations throughout the world IOT has became somewhat of a buzzword.

IoT is basically a system of interrelated computing devices people animal’s objects, mechanical and digital machines all of which have a unique identifier and can transfer data over a network without any human intervention.

As Neil Gross famously said in 1999 – “In the next century planet earth will don an electronic skin. It will use the Internet as a scaffold to support and transmit its sensations”

This concept has unbelievable potential in many businesses and industries.

To check on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), the Mimo monitor is a new kind of infant monitor that provides parents with real time information about their baby’s breathing, skin temperature body position and activity level on their Smartphone’s.

Using your Smartphone’s ranges of sensors (Accelerometer, Gro, Video, Proximity, Compass, GPS etc) and connectivity options (Cell, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, etc) you have a well equipped internet of things device in your pocket that can automatically monitor your movements, location and workouts throughout the day.

You can monitor an aging family member by using a wearable alarm button and other discrete wireless sensors placed around the home the Be Close system can track your loved one’s daily routine and give you peace of mind for their safety by alerting you to any serious disruptions detected in their normal schedule.

Smart thermostats like the Nest use sensors real time weather forecasts and the actual activity in your home during the day to reduce your monthly energy usage by up to 30% keeping you more comfortable and offering to save you money on your utility bills.