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Internet of Things (IoT)

                 The term “Internet of Things” was coined by Kevin Ashton in 1999. This refers to the systems
                 connected with each other through internet to collect and transfer data without any human
                 intervention.






































                 Real world application of IoT
                    •  Smart Devices: These are part of an ecosystem of devices that can communicate with each
                     other, for example, thermostat, surveillance camera, etc.

                    •  Smart Healthcare: This includes a series of devices and programs that can be used for
                     patient care and medical purposes, for example, Aarogya setu, Fitness bands, etc.

                    •  Smart Communication:  These  devices assist in  the  integration  of  communications and
                     control  across  various  transportation  systems  which  includes  smart  traffic  control,  smart
                     parking, safety and road assistance, vehicle control, etc.

                    •  Smart Buildings: These use IoT devices to monitor and control the mechanical, electronic
                     systems in public, private, industrial, institutional or residential buildings.





                               Brainy Fact


                    ATMs are the first IoT connected devices. They started appearing back in 1970s.







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