Course info

In this course , learn about the internet of things and its purpose.

Introduction 

These definitions will help during this course:
·       RFID – Radio Frequency Identification
·       IP – Internet Protocol, a set of rules defining the format of data transferred over the internet or network
·       Broadband Internet – an internet connection with a high data transfer rate
·       Cellular Network – a radio network distributed over cells each served by a base station
·       Wireless Network – a network that uses wireless data connections between nodes

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the term applied to everything connected to the internet. It is increasingly being used to define objects that talk to each other. These devices range from sensors to smartphones and wearable technology (e.g. FitBit or Apple Watch).
The IoT enables devices on private networks to communicate with others. This in turn, creates a more connected world across multiple different network types.