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Internet of Things


                  The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a buzzword nowadays throughout the world. It

                  is a system of connected computing devices, mechanical and digital machines that create
                  a virtual network where a monitoring center ensures that everything is working smoothly.
           Prime (Ver. 2.2)-VIII  without any human intervention. The connected devices gather and share data about their
                  Each connected device has  a unique  identifier and can transfer  data over  the network


                  usage and their operative environment. The devices can be your smartphones, refrigerators,
                  televisions, washing machines, etc. You must have heard about smart cities. They can be

                  developed with optimised waste management system, traffic system, and efficient energy
                  use through IoT. A lightbulb that can be switched on using a smartphone app, a motion

                  sensor or a smart thermostat in your office or a connected streetlight are examples of
                  IoT devices.
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                  Neil Gross famously said in 1999—“In the next century, planet earth will don an electronic

                  skin. It will use the Internet as a scaffold to support and transmit its sensations”.
                                                  The concept of IoT has unbelievable potential in many

                                                  businesses and industries. To check on Sudden Infant Death
                                                  Syndrome (SIDS), the Mimo monitor is a new kind of infant

                                                  monitor that provides parents with real-time information
                                                  about  their  baby’s  respiration,  skin  temperature,  body

                            Mimo Monitor          position and activity level on their smartphones.

                                        Using your smartphone’s range of sensors (Accelerometer, Gyro, Video,
                          Fun           Proximity, Compass, GPS, etc.) and connectivity options, (Cell, Wi-Fi,
                          Fact!         Bluetooth,  NFC,  etc.)  you  have  a  well-equipped  IoT  device  in  your
                                        pocket that can automatically monitor your movements, location, and
                                        workouts throughout the day.


                  You can monitor an aging family member by using a wearable alarm button and other wireless
                  sensors placed around the home. The BeClose system can track your loved one’s daily routine
                  and give you  peace  of mind  for their safety  by alerting you  to any  serious disruptions

                  detected in their normal schedule.

                  Smart thermostats like the Nestuse sensors, real-time weather
                  forecasts and the actual activity in your home during the day

                  to  reduce  your  monthly  energy  usage  by  up  to  30%,  keeping
                  you more comfortable and offering you to save money on your
                  utility bills.
                                                                                                Smart Thermostats
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