Got a Minute? 4 Insights into the Internet of Things
December 6, 2018
TheInternet of Things (IoT)is an emerging area where new applications are surfacing all the time. It encompasses an umbrella of systems working together —smart homes,lifestyle systemsto keep our families and loved ones safe and connected,sensorsand apps to help bring them all together, and many more products that are yet to be created.
But how can we better understand what’s behind the IoT? What exactlyis物联网吗?它是如何工作的呢?如何帮助我们啊ur daily life — whether it’s offering modern conveniences or alerting us to issues before they become catastrophic?
Learn more in our exclusive 1-minute interviews withCees Links, general manager of wireless connectivity at Qorvo.
IoT Minute #1: Defining the IoT
The IoT is more than smart lighting, smart thermostats, security systems or automated door locks. What is key to the development of the smart home and IoT?
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IoT Minute #2: Making Better Decisions Faster
One element of the IoT is about measuring and making quality decisions based on long-time measurements. Cees shares a personal example of how the IoT, connected sensors and asenior lifestyle systemare helping him take better care of his aging mother.
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IoT Minute #3: When Smart Isn't Smart
“智能”的真正定义是什么?你utility company might claim it has smart bills ... but they’re not really. A truly smart home with smart controls and meters can do so much more — like help prevent catastrophic water leaks and a flooded basement.
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IoT Minute #4: Standards That Drive the IoT
Smartphones, tablets and computers all communicate the same, no matter where you are in the world. But the IoT and its devices aren’t so simple. Learn what three standards Cees believes will power the IoT.
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Want More?
Learn what three things make the IoT work ... and how you can use it to feed Pongo, care for elderly parents or bring the smart home to life.
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