ABSTRACT
The power and usefulness of the Internet can be greatly extended with Internet of Things (IoT) where the people also connect devices called things. The phrase Internet of things was coined by Kevin Ashton in 1999, when the Internet was still in its infancy. The concept of IoT began to take shape in the early 2000s, as technology advanced and more devices became capable of connecting to the Internet. The most popular IoT consumer devices include smartphones, smart TVs, smart printers/copiers, smart speakers, connected thermostats, home security systems, domestic robots, smart bulbs, energy monitors, connected appliances, smart door locks, and connected car devices. An important IoT application is in remote monitoring systems with cameras that allow users to check on their elderly or disabled parents from their own homes. Smart traffic lights and signs are great examples of IoT applications that are designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in urban areas.
