Exploring RFID Applications in the World of IoT

2023-07-22

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become popular recently due to the advancement of the Internet and different communication protocols. IoT deals with different devices connected as a network to achieve a common goal. RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) is a communication technology where electromagnetic radio signals are used to identify and detect the presence of objects within a short range of distance. RFID and IoT are complementary technologies used to interconnect many devices and sensors. These technologies have enabled a wide range of applications, that we discuss in this article. Since RFID is limited to a short operation range, IoT approaches can be used to enhance the coverage distance and reliability of RFID-related operations. For example, an RFID reader can acquire readings, and send them to cloud servers via the Internet with the help of IoT technologies. The Role of RFID in IoT RFID system consists of three main components, namely,

How NB-IoT is Revolutionizing the Industrial IoT Landscape

2023-03-28

NB-IoT (Narrow Band Internet of Things) has transformed the industrial IoT landscape. Its impressive features such as low cost, low power, good coverage, security, and reliability have made it an ideal technology for industrial applications. The impact of NB-IoT is seen in almost all industries. This article provides an introduction to the concepts of NB-IoT and industrial IoT and then describes how the features of NB-IoT have enabled and enhanced IoT applications in the industrial landscape. A few use cases of different industries where NB-IoT has hugely impacted such as manufacturing, smart cities, agriculture, and medical industries are then discussed in the next section. A few of the challenges associated with NB-IoT and the future of NB-IoT in the industrial landscape are also included here. What is NB-IoT? NB-IoT is a modern low-power technology that supports bidirectional communication up to 200 kbps data rates. It is widely used for IoT

Common Applications and Use Cases of Sigfox

2023-03-16

As the world becomes increasingly connected, the potential applications for Sigfox technology will only continue to expand. From smart agriculture and smart cities to healthcare and industrial IoT, Sigfox-enabled devices have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. As more organizations recognize the value of IoT technology, we will likely see increasing adoption of Sigfox technology in the years to come. Before diving into the common applications and use cases of Sigfox, it’s important to understand what Sigfox technology is and how it works. What is Sigfox A wireless communication method made especially for Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets is called Sigfox. It connects IoT devices to the internet using a low-power wide-area network (LPWAN), which makes use of unlicensed radio frequencies. The network is appropriate for devices that need to communicate little amounts of data over long distances while preserving battery life because it is designed

Common Applications and Use Cases of LoRaWAN

2023-03-15

Over the past few years, Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) have become very well-liked. These are wireless networks that need very little power and enable long-distance communication. One of the most well-liked LPWAN technologies, LoRaWAN is utilized in a variety of applications. We will talk about the common LoRaWAN applications and use cases in this article. What is LoRaWAN Technology LoRaWAN is a wireless technology that sends data over great distances using the unlicensed radio spectrum. The LoRa modulation technique, on which it is based, enables great sensitivity, low power consumption, and long-distance communication. LoRaWAN networks are perfect for long-range communication applications because they can reach distances of up to several kilometers. LoRa gateways in LoRaWAN networks collect data from end devices, while a network server controls data delivery. End devices emit tiny data packets at regular intervals and are battery-operated. The low-cost, low-power design of LoRaWAN networks makes

Guide to LoRaWAN Sensor: Use Cases and Types

2023-03-13

This article is an introduction to Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) sensors and why they are important. It explains the benefits of deploying a LoRaWAN sensor, what an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor is, what types of sensors are available, and the working principle of the LoRaWAN sensors followed by a few different types of LoRaWAN sensors. Finally, we will conclude with the advantages of using LoRaWAN sensors in your IoT application. What is LoRaWAN and why is it important? As discussed in previous articles, LoRaWAN stands for “Long Range Wide Area Network” which is a network protocol sitting on top of the LoRa radio modulation. It has become popular with the advancement of Alliances promoting LoRa in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. These promising features include: These features make LoRaWAN a popular option for Low Power WAN (LPWAN) IoT applications which require a small payload and bandwidth. What

10 Use Cases of LPWAN in Industrial IoT (IIoT)

2023-03-10

Our way of living and working is changing as a result of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), a rapidly expanding industry. The latest developments in sensors, wireless communication, and data analytics are integrated with traditional industrial equipment to enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and better decision-making. The Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) is a fundamental component of the IIoT. A wide variety of IIoT use cases are made possible by LPWANs, which offer dependable and affordable wireless connectivity across great distances. In this article, we will discuss LPWAN use cases in Industrial IoT (IIoT). LPWAN Use Cases in Industrial IoT (IIoT) 1. Asset Tracking One of the most popular IIoT use cases is asset tracking. In order to track the location, state, and status of assets like cars, machinery, and equipment, sensors and LPWANs are used. Businesses may boost productivity, minimize downtime, and optimize operations by keeping an

The 7 main components of the IoT ecosystem

2022-10-18

Internet of Thigs (IoT) refers to a collection of interconnected things which are capable of sensing, actuating and communicating in a wide network with or without direct human intervention. They are also capable of acting according to changes in environment autonomously by triggering process and sharing this information in the network to process and generate valuable information regarding their environment. This is now a well-established rapidly growing technology with more 20 billion devices identified as IoT devices by 2025. Core concepts behind IoT are “smart objects” and “smart environments”. Smart object is a physical object that is equipped with a processor, data storage system, sensor system and network technology for communication. Some of these objects can affect their environment by means of actuators. Going with the same definition, a smart environment refers to the physical extent to which smart objects are deployed and interacting. Now having a brief understanding about

What is an IoT gateway and how to choose one?

2022-10-12

IoT ecosystem typically consists of end devices, IoT gateways and a cloud platform. Communication between these different components is enabled by means of different communication protocols. The main interest of this article is on IoT gateway which is responsible for translation of these different communication protocols. This is very much the same concept employed in telecommunications emulating the same working principle as your internet router. However, the internet router would connect your home network connected devices with the Local Area Network (LAN) of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), but in the case of an IoT gateway the gateway would connect multiple sensors of different types and configurations to a cloud platform. IoT Deployment Challenges Now before looking into more details into the working principle of IoT, it is worthwhile looking into some of the deployment challenges that are imposed on IoT systems that leads to use of an IoT

How does 5G technology enhance IoT?

2022-09-08

One of the top priorities of service providers is to provide enhanced services to customers. The current LTE-A (Long Term Evolution Advanced) 4G networks have become insufficient to connect a large number of devices with high data speeds, larger bandwidth, higher quality-of-service (QoS), lower latency performance, and interference to different emerging communication technologies such as Internet-of-Things (IoT). IoT is an efficient technology that can accommodate and connect numerous devices simultaneously via the Internet without human intervention. But, such seamless connectivity among devices requires a high data rate and bandwidth which is beyond the scope of current 4G LTE-A networks. 5G technology promises to solve all the speed, connectivity, and capacity limitation issues with its faster data rates and greater capacity features. These advantages and capabilities allow 5G technology to easily accommodate IoT capacity that enables the devices to constantly stay interconnected through Internet. In this article, we will discuss everything

What are LoRa and LoRaWAN?

2022-06-29

LoRaWAN networks are becoming popular among different IoT applications and verticals hence it would be worthwhile to investigate on their usage, features, and operations. In this article, we will be discussing what is LoRa and LoRaWAN individually and the main difference between them. Next, we will discuss in detail how to realize LoRaWAN networks which are based on the LoRa RF modulation scheme. Finally, we conclude our article while identifying different potential applications of LoRa-based devices and their advantages over other available IoT communication protocols. What is LoRa? LoRa stands for “Long Range Wide Area,” and is a popular radio modulation scheme in realizing low power and long-range radio communication. It is one of the most popular radio modulation schemes used for long-range Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Though LoRa, is being there for a while it is recently LoRa gained much popularity as the chipsets enabling