LAYERS OF IOT ARCHITECTURE

1. Perception layer
In IoT architecture, Perception layer is the physical layer. In order to provide their data for
processing upstream, sensors are attached to various objects, structures, and even persons.
The physical robustness, connection, and type are problems in this layer. Companies must
strike a compromise between the need for functionality and issues like scalability, sensor
resilience, and resource availability while attempting to reduce costs and failure risk.
2. Network Layer
The movement of data within the application is outlined by the network layers. Data
aggregation and conversion tasks are carried out by a DAS (collecting and aggregating data
from sensors, then converting analog data to digital data, etc.). Transmitting and processing
the data gathered by the sensor devices is required. The network layer carries out this
function. With other servers, smart devices, and network devices, it enables connections and
communication between these devices.
3. Processing Layer
The processing layer serves as the IoT ecosystem's brain. Normally, data is pre-processed,
evaluated, and stored here before being delivered to the data center, where it is accessed by
software programs that handle the data and prepare subsequent actions. This is where edge
analytics or edge IT comes into play.
4. Application Layer
The application layer, which provides the user with application-specific services, is where
user interaction occurs. A smart home application where users may turn on a coffee maker by
touching a button in an app are one of the examples. The Internet of Things can be used in a
variety of applications, including smart homes, smart cities, and smart health.