Roles of Internet of Things and TCP/IP

ACCT

Introduction

Apparently, the internet of things can be briefly defined as the phenomenon in which devices, ranging from electronics, motor cars to buildings, etc. equipped with software and networking capabilities are linked up via a network protocol to facilitate the collection and exchange of information between (Höller, Mulligan, 2014). Evidently, the IoT is expanding tremendously as days go by and it is approximated by recent studies that by the year 2020, the internet of things will encompass more than 50 billion devices. In fact, the IoT platform is mandated with the task of offering an improved and highly developed connection of devices and systems and thus improved device interaction. Apparently, as we will see in the subsequent sections of this paper, the internet of things paired with internet protocols and telecommunication protocols will lead to the mushrooming of automated systems in almost all spheres of life. Notably, the following sections of this paper will strive to give a detailed description of some of the roles and functions of the internet of things, IPs and TCPs in the real world (Vermesan, Friess, 2013).

The introduction of the internet of things systems and protocols was to address the issue of the ease of performing various tasks, an additional role for the traditional sensing activities. A case in point is the smart shopping systems, which have the capabilities of monitoring individual shoppers in a bid to establish shopping habits via their mobile smartphones. As a result, customers can be availed with specific offers and promotional packages on their items of choice, in other words, frequent purchases (Höller, Mulligan, 2014). To stretch the limits further, some systems could even provide information regarding the locations of the purchases. Furthermore, in the case of food purchases, the particular user need may be related to the individual via the information exchange between the smart fridge and the person’s smartphone that may be linked via internet or communication protocols.

In addition to that, evidence of the role of the internet of things is seen in the heat, electrical and transportation systems, which can be controlled remotely. On that note, in the area of home security, internet of things and IPs have found numerous applications. For instance in the extended features of home surveillance and also in the facilitation of automation of various tasks at the house, for example, the washing machine and also the cooking process (Höller, Mulligan, 2014). Moreover, the internet of things and TCPs have also found use in the biological field, in plain language, the TCP systems have been employed in the biological network sensor that has been utilized in the study of DNA and other microscopic organisms. It is worth mentioning that due to the diverse functions of the internet of things systems, they have been classified into five categories i.e. smart wearable, home, environment and the enterprise, to ease the study of their various functions. On that point, every category of the smart devices serves a particular problem and thus they have different attributes that differ accordingly (Vermesan, Friess, 2013).

Application in media

Evidently, IPs and IOPS have served to revolutionize the media industry significantly. Notably, in a bid to gain a decisive insight into the relationship between the media and the vast volume of data, it is mandatory to shed some light into the general processes and data management employed in media (Höller, Mulligan, 2014). Actually, Nick Couldry an expert in the area, that media operative approaches extensive data regarding many fragmented pieces of actionable information regarding numerous people, has postulated it. Apparently, the industry is undergoing a radical change from the initial system of using newspapers, magazines because of the advent of the internet of things systems and various communication protocols. The new age of media is characterized by the relaying of information and content to consumers by the use of communication devices and Internet protocols, thus reaching them at all times and is available for the comfort of the individual. A case in point is seen in the revolutionized publishing set up which convey beautiful and captivating advertisements, journals and articles that serve to entice the technologically elite consumers into reading the content. Consequently, it is clear that the processing of data mechanism in the media fraternity is based on two relevant factors, that is, the sourcing of customers for marketing purposes and the acquiring of data aspect (Vermesan, Friess, 2013). On that note, the internet of things framework has fostered the loose collection, analysis to the study of behavior among consumers and come up with a number that could help in the accessing the market regarding a particular media product.

Application in environmental observation

The internet of things systems and protocols have been used to aid in the monitoring of the environment through the use of sensors. These detect fluctuations in air and water quantity and quality, atmospheric pressure and temperature conditions, also the movement of wildlife in the case of protecting them from poachers (Höller, Mulligan, 2014). In addition to that, internet protocols have also created an avenue through which natural calamities such as earthquakes and tsunamis can be averted due to adequate preparation on the part of response and emergency teams. Actually, since internet of things protocols and equipment are mobile and interconnected wirelessly, the geographical area covered is quite broad and thus essential tool in the prevention and the timely aversion of calamities (Vermesan, Friess, 2013).

In conclusion, it is evident that the role-played by the internet of things, IPs and TCPs are quite significant in the doing some of the basic tasks. Additionally, as we have seen in the previous sections of this paper, the internet of thins and the various internet protocols have been an essential stepping stone into the new age of automated systems. In other words, automated manufacturing in the manufacturing industry which has served to ease the workload on employees and significantly reduce the cost incurred in the production process. Notably, it is worth mentioning that irrespective of the industry, it is quite inevitable to ignore the contribution of internet and communication protocols thus the need to study them further and in depth. Clearly, as research has shown, the amount of internet of things devices is rising significantly, and therefore there is an increased need to arm oneself with the necessary knowledge on the area to be on the safe side (Vermesan, Friess, 2013). Contrary to that, despite the numerous contributions of the internet of things and internet protocols, they have also suffered huge setbacks ranging from the hacking of these devices in networks to the infestation of computer viruses and malware that serve to corrupt and damage these devices. To this end, care needs to be taken in the usage of these devices to obtain the best results.

References

Höller, J.; Tsiatsis, V.; Mulligan, C.; Karnouskos, S.; Avesand, S.; Boyle, D. (2014). From Machine-to-Machine to the Internet of Things: Introduction to a New Age of Intelligence. Elsevier.

Vermesan, Ovidiu; Friess, Peter (2013). Internet of Things: Converging Technologies for Smart Environments and Integrated Ecosystems (PDF). Aalborg, Denmark: River Publishers.