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Internet of Things

The network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that exchange data over the internet.

Sensor

A device that detects and measures physical properties like temperature, motion, or light and converts them into data.

Embedded System

A dedicated computer system designed for specific functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system.

Firmware

Permanent software programmed into a hardware device's read-only memory that controls its basic functions.

Edge Device

A computing device at the boundary of a network that processes data locally before sending it to the cloud.

Condition Monitoring

Continuously tracking equipment parameters to detect changes that indicate developing faults.

Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution characterised by smart automation, IoT, cloud computing, and AI in manufacturing.

Wearable Technology

Electronic devices worn on the body that collect data, track activities, and provide notifications or feedback.

Smart Grid

An electrical grid using digital communication and IoT to monitor and manage electricity distribution efficiently.

SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — a system for monitoring and controlling industrial processes remotely.

PLC

Programmable Logic Controller — an industrial digital computer adapted for controlling manufacturing processes and machinery.

OPC-UA

Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture — a machine-to-machine communication protocol for industrial automation.

A virtual model of a physical device or system that simulates its behaviour for monitoring and optimisation.

A distributed computing paradigm extending cloud capabilities to the edge of the network for IoT processing.

The automated collection and transmission of data from remote IoT devices to receiving equipment for monitoring.

An urban area using IoT sensors and technology to collect data and manage resources, services, and infrastructure efficiently.

The practices and technologies for protecting IoT devices, networks, and data from unauthorised access and attacks.

Long Range Wide Area Network — a low-power protocol designed for wirelessly connecting IoT devices over long distances.

Constrained Application Protocol — a specialised web transfer protocol for use with constrained devices in IoT networks.

A low-power wireless communication protocol designed for IoT devices in personal area networks.