1Introduction to IoT and WSN

Jyoti Maini and Shalli Rani

DOI: 10.1201/9781003437079-1

1.1 Introduction

Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are two closely related technologies that are transforming the way we collect and analyze data in a wide range of industries. IoT is a connected arrangement of various devices, vehicles, and other objects installed with different sensors and software that empower data collection and data interchange with other systems. These data can then be used to inform decision-making, enhance processes, and improve efficiency across a wide range of applications.

WSN, on the other hand, is a specific type of IoT network that is designed to collect data from a large number of small sensors spread ...

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