The Internet of Things is simply the “Internet of connected things.” This has two meanings: first, the core and foundation of the Internet of Things is still the Internet, which is an extension and expansion of the network based on the Internet; second, its user end extends and expands to any item and carries information between items. exchange and communication.
The Internet of Things is the next step toward fully integrated business operations and daily life. Almost everyone is connected online and via mobile communications. To put it more simply, now that the “cloud infrastructure” is in place, it’s just the next logical step.
At the center of this explosive field are IoT gateways. Enterprises in particular stand to gain huge benefits from better integration, especially in the cloud.
What is a gateway?
A gateway is just a point in an information network that serves as the entrance to another network. The interface between the device and the cloud. It can exchange data.
Imagine that your business is behind a castle wall and you cannot communicate with anything outside that wall. So, you take one part apart. Now you can get tons of stuff back and forth, but without any control. This is bad because you can’t stop your opponent from invading. Enter the gateway. Now you can control what is sent and received through the gate.
The Internet of Things is sometimes referred to as M2M – machine to machine, machine to person, person to machine, or even machine to mobile device. The gateway can be set up to suit your needs.
What does “thing” refer to?
What “things” will the IoT gateway talk to and manage? Answer: Almost anything.
An obvious current example is inside modern vehicles – systems that navigate or detect collisions and theft, or even get firmware updates from the cloud. Automation apps, remote home controls (for heating, lighting, etc.), smart appliances, security systems, smart sensors and ubiquitous technology, traffic lights, digital advertising displays, and more. Anything that can automatically receive and send messages. The most common areas currently are home automation, wearable technology, fitness monitoring devices and automotive applications. But IoT is everywhere and growing.
Taking it a step further, for businesses, the idea is to connect offices, computers, websites, databases, security systems, mobile devices, vehicles, appliances, documents and more. Full integration and access will make processing and operations easier and more efficient as information will move faster than ever before as basic processing can be done on each individual device while the cloud handles problems on a much larger scale.
It can even connect to you. Imagine a future where you have a heart monitor and something goes wrong. Since there is no integrated medical service, automatic activation is required.
How does a gateway connect things?
Think about the chairs in your home. You want to know if your dog is sitting on it while you’re away.
Identification: With IPv6, any object can be assigned a unique identification without restrictions. You and the IoT gateway can clearly distinguish this chair from other chairs.
Communication: Adding wireless connectivity, the chair can send signals to the cloud through the IoT gateway.
Sensors: To know if someone is sitting on the chair, sensors are implanted in it – a pressure sensor and an RFID sensor.
Control: If you want to take action and move the dog, the chair requires tiny integrated circuits and mechanisms to operate via a remote connection.
The IoT gateway ties them all together. This is just the tip of the iceberg. IoT gateways are truly the gateway to a new way of life. Businesses have started venturing into the IT industry to be able to serve cutting-edge customers.
