IoT Devices and Systems

Flashcards covering key concepts related to IoT devices, their power sources, data processing, cloud integration, and security protocols.

What are the possible power sources for IoT devices?

Batteries and specific power requirements.

What is a requirement for IoT devices to exchange data?

Connectivity.

What is the purpose of IoT operating systems?

To manage and deploy firmware updates.

What is the role of cloud integration in IoT?

To store and analyze data from IoT devices.

Why should data processing algorithms consider the expected data range of a sensor?

To scale values accordingly.

Why is it important for data processing to consider the energy consumption of sensors?

To decide when and how frequently to collect data.

What is the purpose of data fusion in IoT applications?

To combine data from multiple sensors.

Why is it important to consider environmental conditions when processing sensor data?

Different sensors are suitable for different environmental conditions.

What is the role of communication protocols in data collection and processing systems?

To transmit data from sensors to the processing system.

Why is it important for IoT databases to support the storage and retrieval of different data types?

To accommodate the various formats of IoT data.

What is the purpose of low-latency data insertion and retrieval in IoT databases?

To support real-time processing and analysis.

Why is data integration important for IoT databases?

To facilitate cloud data storage and processing.

Where can data be processed and stored in edge computing scenarios?

On both IoT devices and edge servers.

Why is real-time data processing important for IoT applications?

It allows for rapid responses to changing conditions.

What does predictive analytics aim to do in IoT?

Make predictions about future events or trends.

What is the purpose of dashboards in IoT data visualization?

All the above (to display KPIs, provide real-time views, and make decisions quickly).

Which security protocol is used to secure data in transit between IoT devices and servers?

Transport Layer Security (TLS).

What are IoT development platforms?

Software and hardware environments for building, testing, and deploying IoT applications.

Which programming language is accessible for microcontrollers and single-board computers in IoT projects?

Arduino IDE.

How does the rollout of 5G networks impact IoT devices?

It improves the reliability of IoT devices.

How can consent for data collection be ensured in IoT?

By providing clear and transparent data practices.