Internet-of-Things (IoT)

 Sensors

What do IoT sensors do? 

•       Capture and collect data from environment 
•       Send information to processing application 

          from that environment using a built-in  microprocessor 

Types of IoT Sensors 

1. Bluetooth Low Energy Sensors 
2. SIM-based Wireless Sensors 
3. LoRa Environmental Sensors 
4. Zigbee Smart Home Sensors

• Specific types of data you're trying to collect 
• Transmitting information to “data combine”
• Types of behaviors of sensors 
• What sensors can do for the customer 
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Sensors Types: 

• Temperature sensors
•  Proximity sensors
•  Pressure sensors
•  Gas sensors
•  Motion detector sensors
•  Humidity sensors
•  RFID Tags 
•  Geofencing 
•  Transportation 
•  Transport:  
•  Range and location sensors
• Sensors for tracking items in warehouses or cross-country asset.

 Wireless IoT Service  

Businesses need to figure out which wireless application will best fit their needs and budget and ultimate goals.

1. LAN 
2. Cellular  

• 4G
• 4G LTE
• 5G 
• Satellite
• Fixed Wireless

 Monitoring and  Escalations 

 Sensors give you data, data lets you: 

• Make and save money 

• Be compliant with regulations 

• Change business policies 

• Achieve business goals

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the estimated billions of connected devices that exchange data and interact across an array of technologies and devices.

IoT Can Be Applied To:

- Customer Information  -  Employee Production  - Maintenance Records - Efficiency Reports - Anticipated Breakdowns - Compliance Reporting - Vehicle Location  -  Inventory Controlling

  Overview of Wireless IoT Services  

Wireless provides a great diverse path for last-mile connectivity 

• Businesses needs to figure out which wireless application will fit their needs and budget and ultimate goals. 
• Wireless provides a great diverse path for last-mile connectivity 
• The changing landscape of wireless makes it an affordable choice for new networks for diversity and ease of deployment (and soon to be – speeds, latency, and capacity.
• Wireless will have a strong piece for businesses to work with business networks within the next three years
• 4G is a good place to start, and 4G LTE may be even better because of the aggregation of bands. 
• Delivery of adequate coverage and adequate latency for organizations
• With 4G and 4G LTE, and especially 5G and the LEO networks, this will totally transform the way your organization do business. 
• These will be strong disaster recovery options for organizations  and a strong solution for businesses

 Equipment 

 The Modem within the Router is a key component 

There are several types of modems you can use for a wireless connection. 

• – Main manufacturers are  – Cradlepoint, or Peplink/Pepwave. 
• – They start with an M1. 
• If you plan to aggregate bands together you want to start with a CAT 6 as a CAT 4 will not be sufficient. 
• – Plan with 5G in mind. 
• When it becomes available, you will be able to upgrade even higher speeds. 
• – Whenever possible, buy the most modern equipment so a firmware upgrade is possible 

 QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation 

                      – Refers to the chipset and the amount of memory in the modem. 

               – The more QAM, the more bandwidth 

                       and capacity you can push through the network.

             – Analogy: delivering data packets is faster, by                “putting all the people on a bus”

 rather than multiple cars. 

        – This is critical if you want to aggregate bandwidth. 

– The newest technology modems listen to see what channel is available and automatically 

bonds them on the device.

 Analytics and  Dashboard  

The IoT Dashboard is the device your customer will actually see.  

It must present sensor data in a meaningful display 

• It can be customized to provide relevant information required for its business application 

• It can connect data to other functions or interactive actions based on certain parameters The IoT Dashboard is a technology platform with multiple layers, including: 

• Data collection 

• Provisioning • Management 

• Connected device automation Dashboards are the “middleware” of an IoT solution

• It analyzes data collection provided by sensors and transmits them to a command functionality 

• Can be off-the-shelf or customized to meet application needs 

 SIM Services    -

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•  4G is needed to transition
•   - Uses encoding called ODFM (orthogonal division frequency multiplexing)
•   - Leads to lower latency, higher speeds, and higher capacity
•   - Higher frequency called millimeter wave
•   - Low spectrum 5G reserved for rural areas due to distance restraints
•   - It will bring broadband prices way down and, in some places, replace broadband. It will 
•     have increased  speeds of up to a GB.

Overview of Sensors 

• Types of sensors 
• Specific types of data you're trying to collect 
• Transmitting information to “data combine” 
• Types of behaviors of sensors 
• What sensors can do for the businesses

 What do IoT Sensors do?  

• Capture and collect data from environment 
•  Send information to processing application from that environment using a built-in microprocessor 

  Types of IoT Sensors       

• Bluetooth Low Energy Sensors 
• SIM-based Wireless Sensors 
• LoRa Environmental Sensors 
• Zigbee Smart Home Sensors

  Temperature Sensors   

• Measure temperature in room, device, or even soil 
•  Can be located on device in a facility or built into AC control

Proximity Sensors 

• Measure distance between sensor and other objects  
• Used in cars to warn drivers of other vehicles

 Pressure Sensors 

•  Positive Logic Controllers (PLC) 
•  Used in oil fields to detect oil moving through pipeline

  Gas Sensors 

• Detects and monitors changes in surrounding air 
•  Can monitor gas types for manufacturing or agriculture

Motion Detector Sensors 

• Accelerometers are built into most smartphones 
• Used to detect motion and speed in exercising apps, waking from sleep mode, and much more

Humidity Sensors 

• Tracks humidity within a given room or area 
• Used in hospital rooms and transport trucks where such information is crucial

RFID Tags 

• Employee badges for confirming identity 
• “Fast Track” toll booths automatically bill accounts 
• Inventory control lets you track equipment and objects

 IoT Dashboards  

The IoT Dashboard is the device customers will see. 

• It must present sensor data in a meaningful display 

• It can be customized to provide relevant information required for its business application 

• It can connect data to other functions or interactive actions based on certain parameters

 What does Dashboad Platform do?  

• Data collection 
• Provisioning 
•  Management 
• Connected device automation

 Dashboards are the “middleware” of an IoT Solution 

• It analyzes data collection provided by sensors and transmits them to a command functionality 
• Can be off-the-shelf or customized to meet application needs

 IoT Dashboards features vary based on    

• Solution outcome 
• Devices  
• Transport 
• Budget

  IoT Dashboards features can include 

• Application enablement and management 
• Network data and subscriber management 
•  Device management

Dashboards can also be used to transmit action items back to sensors or other connected devices. 

• Turning pumps on and off 
• Providing employees with directives or recommendations 
•  And much more

 Any IoT-Based products will do three things   

1. Collect and deliver sensor data 
2. Harvest metrics from a data repository 
3. Present readable or actionable information within a dashboard or interface

 Geofencing   

• A geofence is a virtual perimeter surrounding a real-world geographic area. They are commonly used by:
•  Hospitals: For tracking people and equipment throughout facility. 
• Neonatal care units: To locate the precise location of newborns. 
• Nursing homes: To locate patients missing from grounds 
• Prison systems: House arrest prisoners can be monitored with sensors and ankle tracking bracelets.

 Transportation 

Transportation Vehicles are another common IoT vertical. 

• Trucks that drive over 150 miles per day require electronic logging devices 
• Sensors automatically collect engine metrics, vehicle performance, and maintenance statistics 
• SIM devices can monitor temperature and humidity in trailer to protect goods 
• Cab sensors measure vehicle safety, speed limits, rest times 
• Other devices can track engine or equipment failure