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IoT and Edge Computing for Architects

You're reading from   IoT and Edge Computing for Architects Implementing edge and IoT systems from sensors to clouds with communication systems, analytics, and security

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Product type Paperback
Published in Mar 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781839214806
Length 632 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Perry Lea Perry Lea
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Preface 1. IoT and Edge Computing Definition and Use Cases 2. IoT Architecture and Core IoT Modules FREE CHAPTER 3. Sensors, Endpoints, and Power Systems 4. Communications and Information Theory 5. Non-IP Based WPAN 6. IP-Based WPAN and WLAN 7. Long-Range Communication Systems and Protocols (WAN) 8. Edge Computing 9. Edge Routing and Networking 10. Edge to Cloud Protocols 11. Cloud and Fog Topologies 12. Data Analytics and Machine Learning in the Cloud and Edge 13. IoT and Edge Security 14. Consortiums and Communities 15. Other Books You May Enjoy
16. Index

WPAN with IP – Thread

Thread is a relatively new networking protocol for IoT and is based on IPV6 (6LoWPAN). Its principal target is home connectivity and home automation. Thread was launched in July of 2014 with the formation of the Thread Group Alliance, which includes companies such as Alphabet (Google's holding company), Qualcomm, Samsung, ARM, Silicon Labs, Yale (locks), and Tyco.

Based on the IEEE 802.15.4 protocol and 6LoWPAN, it has commonality with Zigbee and other 802.15.4 variants, but with a significant difference being Thread is IP addressable. This IP protocol builds on the data and physical layers provided by 802.15.4 and features such as security and routing from 6LoWPAN. Thread is also mesh-based, making it attractive for home lighting systems with up to 250 devices in a single mesh. The philosophy with Thread is that by enabling IP addressability in the smallest of sensors and home automation systems, one can reduce power consumption and cost...

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