Fundamentals of IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. It revolutionizes the way we interact with our surroundings by connecting devices and allowing them to communicate over the Internet. If you want to dive deeper into the fascinating world of IoT, then this book is for you.

This book is a comprehensive book that introduces you to the world of IoT. It covers the definition and vision of IoT, provides an overview of the conceptual framework and technologies behind it, and presents various examples of IoT applications. The book also delves into the hardware components used in IoT, such as sensors and actuators, and explores embedded platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Furthermore, it discusses programming with Arduino and highlights design principles and network communication aspects of IoT. The book concludes by addressing the challenges and real-life applications of IoT, including smart cities, healthcare, and home automation. 

By the end of the book, you will possess the knowledge necessary to navigate the complex and ever-evolving IoT landscape.

KEY FEATURES  

• Discover the fascinating world of Arduino and unlock its potential for IoT applications.
• Learn about wireless communication protocols, data aggregation, and the overall architecture of IoT networks.
• Explore the wide range of applications that IoT offers across various industries and domains.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Gain insights into embedded platforms and their role in IoT. 
• Select the right hardware devices to create efficient and effective IoT systems.
• Explore the intricacies of the Arduino board architecture.
• Learn the essentials of programming Arduino.
• Understand the challenges faced in designing and implementing IoT solutions.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book caters to the learning needs of graduate and postgraduate students in Computer Application/Engineering. It is also suitable for anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of the Internet of Things.  

1. Introduction to Internet of Things
2. Hardware for IoT
3. Embedded Platforms for IoT
4. Programming the Arduino
5. IoT and M2M Design Standards
6. Network and Communication Aspects of IoT
7. IoT Design Challenges
8. Applications of IoT
9. Appendix: Hands-On Practical Problems

Dr. Rajan Gupta is working as Associate Professor in school of IT at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi) since 2006. He has completed his Doctorate in Computer Science and Applications from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana. He has more than 22 years of teaching experience at various graduate and post graduate institutions. He has more than 30 research papers to his credit in various refereed International /National Journals and Conferences and also has two published patents. His interest areas include Financial Fraud Detection, Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, IoT and Machine Learning.

Prof. (Dr.) Supriya Madan, Dean, School of IT at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies has versatile experience and is an erudite scholar in her own right. Her association with the field of Information Technology is a testimony of her fruitful and ongoing journey. She started her professional career in 1989 as a senior programmer and EDP manager of a reputed public limited finance company. After gaining practical knowledge and successful completion of projects, her zeal and enthusiasm for teaching brought her into full-time academics in the year 2000. She has published patents and her research work has been published in reputed national and international conferences and International Journals and are quoted as references.