Part 1: Understanding IoT Fundamentals

In this section, you will explore in depth the fundamental components of IoT systems, using an enlightening analogy with the human neural system to illustrate the functions and interconnected nature of these technologies. You will gain a solid understanding of the essential concepts that underpin the IoT ecosystem, learning about the critical roles of IoT networks and end devices, and the various options for wireless connectivity that act like the nerves in a body, delivering data seamlessly across distances. Moreover, you will study how the cloud functions as the brain of IoT systems, providing substantial computing power and vast storage capabilities to process and manage data efficiently. This section sets the stage for a deeper appreciation of how IoT operates within and interacts with various applications.

This part contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, IoT Essentials, All You Should Know
• Chapter 2, IoT Network, the Neural System of Things
• Chapter 3, IoT End Devices, the Neuron Cells of an IoT System
• Chapter 4, Wireless Connectivity, the Nervous Pathway to Delivering IoT Data
• Chapter 5, The Cloud, IoT’s “Superpower Brain”