IoT by definition makes an ordinary thing into an Internet connected Thing. Let us see the list of IoT devices which functioned as IoT Enabled and Non-IoT enabled devices :
- In the Home – Thermostats, security cameras, lights, speakers are some of the common devices. Many more home devices such as refrigerators, window blinds, Tv, and most appliances such as Air conditioners and Washing Machine etc are available as IoT device.
- On our bodies – Shoes, Socks, jewellry, watches clothing are now available as IoT wearables.
- Inside our bodies – Pacemakers are now Wi-Fi enabled. Most implants are becoming connected too.
- In the road and cities – Cars are connected cars. City lights, traffic lights, many parking meters are all connected IoT with sensors.
- Buildings – Many buildings are becoming connected – be it smart hospitals, or smart parking garages or warehouses that can talk to trucks.
- Farms – Agriculture is smart or ‘precision agriculture’ today globally with sensors in the soil and self-driving tractors (John Deere). It is mandatory in US for all cattle to have a sensor added to track them from birth.
- Airplanes and Rail tracks – These have many sensors making them smart IoT.
Overview
IoT devices, are nonstandard computing devices that connect wirelessly to a network and have the ability to transmit data. Connected devices are part of a scenario in which every device talks to other related devices in an environment to automate home and industry tasks, and to communicate usable sensor data to users, businesses and other interested parties. IoT devices are meant to work in concert for people at home, in industry or in the enterprise
We have come across the list of devices, let us closely analyse some of these.
Case Study 1 : Washing Machine
An article regarding IoT enabled Washing machine and Non-IoT enabled washing machine is already available posted on our website.
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Case Study 2 : Mobile Phone
Cell phones have evolved immensely since 1983, both in design and function. There are thousands of models of cell phones that have hit the streets between 1983 and now. Let us consider two phones which created a milestone in history after their release. Phones are the most evolving examples of both advancement in technology as well as IoT. A smartphone carries as many as 20 sensors which continuously stream data about your location, how you are holding your phone, what time you get up, what time you sleep, how much you walk, how much you drive and probably also what you eat, veg or non veg, your cloth size, your shoe size, your habits, alcoholic, smoker etc etc.
Non-IoT enabled phone – Nokia 3310
IoT enabled phone – Moto X
Non-IoT enabled Phone : Example-Nokia 3310
We all have seen a troll post in some form or the other regarding Nokia 3310 in our social media which we can relate to!
This is how famous Nokia 3310 is known for being reasonably durable due to its casing and construction, a feature which is often humorously exaggerated in online communities. Numerous videos also exist of the phone being put through increasingly-severe damage tests to test the phone’s strength, including being dropped from a great height, being crushed by heavy objects or being struck by vehicles or hammers, many times of which the phone proved its record.
Features:
- It’s weak on connectivity, it’s a simple device without Bluetooth connection and Wi-Fi connection for Internet browsing.
- Weighing 133 grams (including battery) the Nokia 3310 phone is very thick with 22 mm thickness.
- The 3310 was popular for SMS text messaging
- The Nokia 3310 runs on Nokia’s proprietary Series 20 software
- It contained many utilities, such as a calculator, Nokia network monitor, stop watch and a reminder function. It has four games: Pairs II, Space Impact, Bantumi, and the hugely popular Snake II.
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IoT enabled Phone : Example – Moto X
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Moto X was truly known as the iPhone of the android world. During the beginning of year 2013 the world saw a rise in production of 3g Smartphones. Apple, HTC, Nokia, Motorola, Samsung and many other companies were in the race of providing the world their best smartphone.
Moto -X was a smartphone which does not compete on the basis of top end models. Instead, it focused on making the overall user experience more inuitive. iPhone 5s was one among those smartphones which gained worldwide popularity. For simplicity purpose let us consider an android smartphone.
Features :
- It weighed 130g with dimension of 129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in).
- The display sized 4.7inches, had resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is protected by Corning Gorilla glass 3
- The smartphone operated on android 4.2.2(Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop). Chipset contained Qualcomm MSM8960DT Snapdragon S4 Pro.
- Moto-X was released in different configurations. 2GB RAM was common to all variants combined with 16/32/64GB ROM.
- Main Camera- 10 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/2.6″, 1.4µm, AF
- Selfie Camera – 2MP
- WLAN – Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
- Sensors- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
- Battery- Non-removable Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery.
- The smartphone supported multi-tasking, browse the web, listen to music, play vidoes, livestream from any part of world connected to internet, play games, and do various activites over internet which Nokia 3310 couldn’t.
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Case Study 3 : Watch
Wearable technology has evolved by leaps and bounds since the first smartwatches were introduced by Seiko in 1984. Early wrist computers could help their wearers take memos, schedule meetings, and do basic calculations. By 1994, when the Timex Datalink was introduced, smartwatches could communicate with PCs via wireless data transfer mode. Seiko introduced the first watch/phone combination in 1999, and the pace quickened. By 2013, most computing companies were deep into research and development.
Apple’s first smartwatch was released in 2015 and Samsung’s water-resistant Gear S2 made its debut the same year. 2016 saw the introduction of an updated Samsung smartwatch, the Gear S3, along with the TAG Heuer Connected, which is among several watches powered by Android Wear.
Let us consider an example each to compare IoT enabled and Non-IoT enabled watch :
IoT enabled watch : Apple watch ( series 3)
Non-IoT enabled watch : Timex Expedition Series
Non-IoT enabled watch : Example- Timex Expedition Series
Timex is widely known for its ability to retain the adventures properties of a watch while bringing about innovation in its design. This translates into a product that exhibits both the traditional attributes of watchmaking as well as the changing global trends.
Features :
- This watch is a Men’s watch with 37.7 MM case diameter, Band Width :24mm ,Thickness: 8 mm.
- This watch comes with a Indiglo feature. A dark dot appears near the index number 23 when the Indiglo feature is used. This is inherent in the design of the watch and not a defect of the watch.
- Dial Color: Beige, Case Shape: Round, Dial Glass Material: Mineral. Case Material : Stainless-steel and PVD-gold.
- Band Color: Brown, Band Material: Leather.
- Watch Movement Type: Quartz, Watch Display Type: Analog-Digital.
- Water Resistance Depth: 50 meters.
- Warranty type:Manufacturer; 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Special Features :
- Dual Time Display, Multi-layered Resin Case, Mineral Glass, 24 Hours Chronograph Function with Lap or Split Option, Compass Directional Ring, Indiglo Night-light, Alarm Clock, Night-mode Feature, 24 Hour Countdown Timer
IoT enabled Watch : Example : Apple watch (series 3)
In addition to telling time, surfacing customizable news alerts, tracking health and fitness information and reminders, linking to Apple’s iTunes Music, and connecting to a multitude of Apple and third-party applications, Series 3 models also offer customers versions with built-in cellular connectivity.
- Integrated full LTE and UMTS cellular networking, along with a built-in eSIM card, combine to constitute a potentially revolutionary feature. With the technology, Apple Watch Series 3 models can send and receive phone calls, text messages, and email without needing to have an iPhone nearby.
- Thanks to the S3 dual-core processor, Apple Series 3 watches accelerate device performance up to 70%. Wi-Fi connectivity improves, too, thanks to Apple’s custom W2 chip.
- Apple Watch Series 3 models are available in three case materials: aluminum, stainless steel, and ceramic. Four band types are available: Sport Loop, Sport, Leather, and Stainless Steel. Band colors are available in a wide range, including silver, gray, pink, white, red, brown, green, blue, and black.
- Series 3 models include GPS or GPS and cellular connectivity.
- Four Apple Watch Series 3 models are available: Apple Watch, Apple Watch Nike+, Apple Watch Hermès, and Apple Watch Edition.
- As with previous Series 1 and 2 versions, Apple Watch Series 3 models can be purchased in 38mm and 42mm case sizes.
- Faster S3 dual-core processors and W2 Apple wireless chips power the Series 3 models.
Features :
- Connectivity ; Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2
- Processor : Dual core s3 processor
- Water resistant to 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010
- Heart rate sensor
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Ceramic back
- 2nd-generation OLED Retina display with Force Touch
- Ion-X glass (on aluminum case models)
- 272 x 340 pixels (38mm cases)
- 312 x 390 pixels (42mm cases)
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Up to 18 hours battery life
Special Features
- Barometric altimeter
- Ambient light sensor
- Siri speaks
- 16GB capacity
- Built-in GPS and GLONASS
- 1,000 nits display
- 1,000 nits display
The owner’s Apple Watch Series 3 and iPhone must both be on the same cellular provider’s network for the watch to function properly.
Case Study 3: Television
Smart TVs come with an operating system built-in because of which you are able to do a number of things such as surf the internet, cast your mobile phone, video-conference with someone, watch movies and videos online. The equipped software runs apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. They have Wi-Fi or Ethernet for internet connections. All these things are not possible using a regular LED TV because of which you are just able to view the regular channels which your cable operator provides.
Let us consider an example each to compare IoT enabled and IoT disabled Television
Non-IoT enabled Television : Example – LG (43 Inches) Full HD IPS LED TV 43LH547A (Black)
IoT Enabled Television : Example – LG (55 Inch) Ultra HD (4K) Smart LED TV 55UM7300
Non-IoT enabled Television : Example – LG 108 cm (43 Inches) Full HD IPS LED TV 43LH547A (Black)
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Features :
- Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- Connectivity: 2 HDMI ports to connect set top box, Blu Ray players, gaming console | 1 USB port to connect hard drives and other USB devices
- Display: IPS display |Blur Free Clarity | Wide Viewing Angle | Picture Modes (Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Cricket, Game) | 2 million pixels
- Sound output: 20 Watts Output | Dolby Digital technology | Sound Modes: Standard, Bollywood, Cinema, Cricket | Dolby Digital Decoder | Sound Optimizer
- OSD Languages – Total 17, Indian: 5 (Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu) Subject to updation regularly
- Video Aspect Ratio 16:9 Wide Color Enhancer
IoT Enabled Television : Example – LG 139.7 cms (55 Inch) Ultra HD (4K) Smart LED TV 55UM7300
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While regular TVs have been around for decades, these so-called “dumb TVs” only do one thing: Receive signal from an HDTV antenna, cable or another A/V source. That was great when those were you only TV viewing options, but today’s connected world expects something a little smarter.
Smart TVs, much like smartphones and smart home devices, offer internet connectivity and support for a range of apps.
How do smart TVs connect to the internet?
A smart TV uses your home network to provide streaming video and services on your TV, and smart TVs use wired Ethernet and built-in Wi-Fi to stay connected. Most current TVs support 802.11ac Wi-Fi, but watch for older models, which may still use the older 802.11n standard
Specifications :
General Information
Series – UM73
Model – 55UM7300PTA
Colour – Black
Brand – LG
TV Display
HDR – Yes
3D Technology – No
Refresh Rate – 50 Hz
Screen Size (Diagonal) – 139.7 cm (55 inch)
Panel Type – IPS
Screen Resolution – 3840 x 2160 – Ultra HD
Display Type – Ultra HD (4K)
SMART TV Features
Preloaded Apps – Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney plus Hotstar, Zee5
TV OS
TV Operating System – webOS
HDMI & USB Ports
HDMI (ARC) – Yes
No. of USB Ports – 2
No of HDMI Ports – 3
USB – Yes
TV Audio Related
No. of Channels – 2 Channel
Rated Speaker Output Power (RMS) – 2 X10 Watts
Audio Formats – AC4, AC3, EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP3, PCM, DTS, WMA
TV Connectivity Choices
Stream Content from devices – Yes
Connect to DVD Players via – HDMI, Composite (av)
Wi-Fi – Yes
Schedule Recording – Yes
Additional Connectivity – RF In, LAN, Bluetooth
Formats Supported
Connect to Home Theatre via – HDMI, Digital Optical
Connect to Router via – Ethernet LAN, Wi-FI
Video Formats – WMV, MP4, M2TS, MPEG, DIVX, MPEG4
Power Details
Power Supply AC – 100 – 240 V
Additional Features
- AC 100 – 240V 50-60Hz power supply
- ThinQ AI, Netflix, Amazon Direct keys
- Optical Sound Sync, Wireless Sound Sync
- Wide Viewing Angle, True Color Accuracy
- AI Acoustic Tuning, Bluetooth Audio Playback
- Active Noise Reduction, Advance Color Enhancer
- Smart Energy Saving, Bluetooth v5 connectivity
- Live Smarter with AI ThinQ, Slim LED BackLight Module
- Dolby Digital Decoder, DTS Decoder, Magic Mobile Connection
Conclusion
Every device around us has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. As time lapses, the device will become old in front of that trending technology developed. However, it is due to advancement in research and development in technology! We have seen in this article how devices have evolved around a span of time! Something which was greatly acknowledged as the best would be nothing in the future. Above all those inventions were like a stepping stone to advance to next step! May be one will be satisfied and proud today of having latest SmartTV, latest Smartphone, Latest watch. But consider a span of 15-20 yrs from now, these would be nothing!
In future, when it comes to the technology advancements such as 5G, Machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence, Industrial IoT 4.0, etc; everything would be changed to Smart so as the machines will start to understand us by AI and machine learning technology, and we can control them using the Internet of Things. With considering all these situations, I would conclude by saying that IoT enabled devices or Smart devices can save you money and also help show where you can save money by keeping track of energy use and expenditures.
