IMPACT OF IoT IN

CURRENT ERA
Hamna Amir 2020F-BCE-090
Fatima Saleem 2020F-BCE-091
Mahrose Siddiqui 2020F-BCE-092
Fariha Saeed 2020F-BCE-094
 What is IoT?
• IoT (Internet of Things) describes
the idea of connecting everyday
things around us to the Internet
• Devices are embedded with
electronic components, software,
and sensors to enable data exchange
• Examples include smart home
systems, wearable devices, and
smart traffic systems
 Main Components of IoT
• Identification: Devices are identified in a
unique manner
• Sensing: Sensors collect information such as
images and temperature
• Communication: Collected data is sent to
databases for analysis
• Computation: Processing units exercise
collected data and respond to users’ requests
• Services: Services provide different
functionalities
• Semantics: Extracts knowledge from the
collected data
 Benefits of IoT
 Increased productivity
 Efficient use of resources
 Saves time
 Better quality of life
 Potential to revolutionize the
way we live
 Applications of IoT
 Smart homes and buildings
 Smart cities
 Healthcare
 Transportation
 Agriculture
 Manufacturing
 Usage of IoT in Different Areas
IoT has the potential to revolutionize our way of
life. IoT has seen a lot of advancements in
recent times.
IoT can be used in different areas like:
1. Medical grounds
2. Home automation
3. Enhance Security and Related Areas
4. Environment Monitoring and Ecosystem
Management
5. Disaster Management
6. Agriculture
 Medical Grounds
 IoT can be used in medical devices to
monitor the critical condition of a person
in ICU.
 Patients living in homes can be monitored
with devices by hospitals and constantly
diagnosed in real-time.
 Smart clothes can be made with sensors in
them to read the bio-electrical signals of
the human body.
 IoT helps bring healthcare to rural areas.
 Home Automation
 IoT can connect home climate control
devices like AC’s or heaters to our cars or
smartphones.
 Kitchen appliances like coffee machines
and microwave can also be set to
automatically make a good cup of coffee
or warm up food.
 The lighting of the rooms can be adjusted
according to our presence or according to
the amount of natural light entering the
room.
 Enhance Security and Related
Areas
 IoT can be used to enhance security
measures in industry, public as well as
personal areas.
 Electronic door lock systems can be
connected to our smartphones.
 Security alarm systems can be
connected to our smartphones.
 Smart wearable devices can be enabled
with GPS which could track us
whenever we are in danger.
 Environment Monitoring and
Ecosystem Management
 Environment can be monitored in
real-time.
 Sensors like gas sensors, moisture
sensors, etc., can monitor the
environment in real-time.
 IoT can help in wildlife
management.
 IoT smart water management
systems can manage the proper
usage of water.
 Disaster Management
 Disaster detecting sensors can be
connected to the internet.
 Whenever any disaster occurs, the
information will go to the IoT
platform, which will forward the
information to the respective disaster
management department.
 By analyzing the kind of disaster,
effective measures can be taken to aid
the disaster.
 Agriculture
 IoT can help in improving the
methods of agriculture.
 A model was developed named
‘Agrotech’ to monitor the crop.
 IoT can help in optimizing the usage
of water in agriculture.
 IoT for a Smart Traffic
Management
 Growing number of vehicles causing traffic problems.
 Smart traffic management system can be developed
with IoT.
 Smart sensors on vehicles to analyze traffic light
commands.
 Vehicles halted when light is red, allowed to go when
green.
 Sensors detect nearby cars and prevent collisions.
 System analyzes cause of traffic and takes necessary
steps to reduce it.
 Benefits are reduced traffic congestion, improved
safety on roads, decreased travel time, better fuel
efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
 Challenges in Implementing IoT
Security concerns in all layers of the IoT platform.
 Ensuring end-to-end trust and secure storage and
application.
 Privacy concerns due to vulnerability of user information.
 Prevailing technology limitations in handling large
amounts of data.
 Business challenges in keeping up with changing
customer demands.
 Society must understand and accept IoT for it to be
successful.
 Solutions to IoT Challenges
 Implement strong security measures and end-to-end trust.
 Secure storage and application of data.
 Education and awareness of IoT benefits and usage.
 Development of advanced technology to handle large data volumes.
 Proper business plans based on customer requirements and demands.
 Conclusion
In conclusion, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing
technology with tremendous potential to revolutionize our
lives. It offers a vast range of smart solutions that can transform
the way we live and work.
However, it also faces numerous challenges, including security
threats, privacy issues, and the need for proper business models
and advanced technologies. Addressing these challenges is
essential for the successful implementation of IoT.
Despite the challenges, the future of IoT is bright and
promising, and it will continue to evolve, bringing more
innovative solutions and making our lives more comfortable,
efficient, and sustainable.