What is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things (IOT for short) refers to the real-time collection of any object or process that needs monitoring, connection and interaction through information sensors, radio frequency identification technology, global positioning system, infrared sensors, laser scanners and other equipment and technologies, and the collection of various information such as sound, light, heat, electricity, mechanics, chemistry, biology and location, and access through various possible networks.

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The role of the Internet of Things:

China Internet of Things School-Enterprise Alliance defines the Internet of Things as the combination of almost all technologies with computer and Internet technologies, which realizes the real-time enjoyment and intelligent collection, transmission, processing and execution of environment and state information between objects.

Broadly speaking, all applications involving information technology can be included in the category of Internet of Things.

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