Connectivity and Edge Computing in IoT: Customized Designs and AI-based Solutions

Connectivity and Edge Computing in IoT: Customized Designs and AI-based Solutions
Author: Jie Gao
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 303088743X

This book covers connectivity and edge computing solutions for representative Internet of Things (IoT) use cases, including industrial IoT, rural IoT, Internet of Vehicles (IoV), and mobile virtual reality (VR). Based on their unique characteristics and requirements, customized solutions are designed with targets such as supporting massive connections or seamless mobility and achieving low latency or high energy efficiency. Meanwhile, the book highlights the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in future IoT networks and showcases AI-based connectivity and edge computing solutions. The solutions presented in this book serve the overall purpose of facilitating an increasingly connected and intelligent world. The potential benefits of the solutions include increased productivity in factories, improved connectivity in rural areas, enhanced safety for vehicles, and enriched entertainment experiences for mobile users. Featuring state-of-the-art research in the IoT field, this book can help answer the question of how to connect billions of diverse devices and enable seamless data collection and processing in future IoT. The content also provides insights regarding the significance of customizing use case-specific solutions as well as approaches of using various AI methods to empower IoT. This book targets researchers and graduate students working in the areas of electrical engineering, computing engineering, and computer science as a secondary textbook or reference. Professionals in industry who work in the field of IoT will also find this book useful.

Embedded Machine Learning for Cyber-Physical, IoT, and Edge Computing

Embedded Machine Learning for Cyber-Physical, IoT, and Edge Computing
Author: Sudeep Pasricha
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2023-10-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031399323

This book presents recent advances towards the goal of enabling efficient implementation of machine learning models on resource-constrained systems, covering different application domains. The focus is on presenting interesting and new use cases of applying machine learning to innovative application domains, exploring the efficient hardware design of efficient machine learning accelerators, memory optimization techniques, illustrating model compression and neural architecture search techniques for energy-efficient and fast execution on resource-constrained hardware platforms, and understanding hardware-software codesign techniques for achieving even greater energy, reliability, and performance benefits. Discusses efficient implementation of machine learning in embedded, CPS, IoT, and edge computing; Offers comprehensive coverage of hardware design, software design, and hardware/software co-design and co-optimization; Describes real applications to demonstrate how embedded, CPS, IoT, and edge applications benefit from machine learning.

Intelligent Connectivity

Intelligent Connectivity
Author: Abdulrahman Yarali
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2021-11-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119685184

INTELLIGENT CONNECTIVITY AI, IOT, AND 5G Explore the economics and technology of AI, IOT, and 5G integration Intelligent Connectivity: AI, IoT, and 5G delivers a comprehensive technological and economic analysis of intelligent connectivity and the integration of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G. It covers a broad range of topics, including Machine-to-Machine (M2M) architectures, edge computing, cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, IoT architectures, and more. The book offers readers robust statistical data in the form of tables, schematic diagrams, and figures that provide a clear understanding of the topic, along with real-world examples of applications and services of intelligent connectivity in different sectors of the economy. Intelligent Connectivity describes key aspects of the digital transformation coming with the 4th industrial revolution that will touch on industries as disparate as transportation, education, healthcare, logistics, entertainment, security, and manufacturing. Readers will also get access to: A thorough introduction to technology adoption and emerging trends in technology, including business trends and disruptive new applications Comprehensive explorations of telecommunications transformation and intelligent connectivity, including learning algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning Practical discussions of the Internet of Things, including its potential for disruption and future trends for technological development In-depth examinations of 5G wireless technology, including discussions of the first five generations of wireless tech Ideal for telecom and information technology managers, directors, and engineers, Intelligent Connectivity: AI, IoT, and 5G is also an indispensable resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students in telecom and computer science programs.

Shaping the Future of IoT with Edge Intelligence

Shaping the Future of IoT with Edge Intelligence
Author: Rute C. Sofia
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2024-01-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 100381218X

This book presents the technologies that empower edge intelligence, along with their use in novel IoT solutions. Specifically, it presents how 5G/6G, Edge AI, and Blockchain solutions enable novel IoT-based decentralized intelligence use cases at the edge of the cloud/edge/IoT continuum. Emphasis is placed on presenting how these technologies support a wide array of functional and non-functional requirements spanning latency, performance, cybersecurity, data protection, real-time performance, energy efficiency, and more. The various chapters of the book are contributed by several EU-funded projects, which have recently developed novel IoT platforms that enable the development and deployment of edge intelligence applications based on the cloud/edge paradigm. Each one of the projects employs its own approach and uses a different mix of networking, middleware, and IoT technologies. Therefore, each of the chapters of the book contributes a unique perspective on the capabilities of enabling technologies and their integration in practical real-life applications in different sectors. The book is structured in five distinct parts. Each one of the first four parts focuses on a specific set of enabling technologies for edge intelligence and smart IoT applications in the cloud/edge/IoT continuum. Furthermore, the fifth part provides information about complementary aspects of next-generation IoT technology, including information about business models and IoT skills. Specifically: The first part focuses on 5G/6G networking technologies and their roles in implementing edge intelligence applications. The second part presents IoT applications that employ machine learning and other forms of Artificial Intelligence at the edge of the network. The third part illustrates decentralized IoT applications based on distributed ledger technologies. The fourth part is devoted to the presentation of novel IoT applications and use cases spanning the cloud/edge/IoT continuum. The fifth part discusses complementary aspects of IoT technologies, including business models and digital skills.

Intelligent Computing on IoT 2.0, Big Data Analytics, and Block Chain Technology

Intelligent Computing on IoT 2.0, Big Data Analytics, and Block Chain Technology
Author: Mohammad S. Obaidat
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2024-05-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1040019633

The book is designed as a reference text and explores the concepts and techniques of IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. It also discusses the possibility of applying blockchain for providing security in various domains. The specific highlight of this book is focused on the application of integrated technologies in enhancing data models, better insights and discovery, intelligent predictions, smarter finance, smart retail, global verification, transparent governance, and innovative audit systems. The book discusses the potential of blockchain to significantly increase data while boosting accuracy and integrity in IoT-generated data and AI-processed information. It elucidates definitions, concepts, theories, and assumptions involved in smart contracts and distributed ledgers related to IoT systems and AI approaches. The book offers real-world uses of blockchain technologies in different IoT systems and further studies its influence in supply chains and logistics, the automotive industry, smart homes, the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, and other areas. It also presents readers with ways of employing blockchain in IoT and AI, helping them to understand what they can and cannot do with blockchain. The book is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduates and graduates studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, computational sciences, artificial intelligence, and information technology. Researchers and professionals will also find this book very useful.

AI and Blockchain Technology in 6G Wireless Network

AI and Blockchain Technology in 6G Wireless Network
Author: Malaya Dutta Borah
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2022-08-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9811928681

This book highlights future research directions and latent solutions by integrating AI and Blockchain 6G networks, comprising computation efficiency, algorithms robustness, hardware development and energy management. This book brings together leading researchers in Academia and industry from diverse backgrounds to deliver to the technical community an outline of emerging technologies, advanced architectures, challenges, open issues and future directions of 6G networks. This book is written for researchers, professionals and students to learn about the integration of technologies such as AI and Blockchain into 6G network and communications. This book addresses the topics such as consensus protocol, architecture, intelligent dynamic resource management, security and privacy in 6G to integrate AI and Blockchain and new real-time application with further research opportunities.

The Future of Intelligent Transport Systems

The Future of Intelligent Transport Systems
Author: George J. Dimitrakopoulos
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-02-24
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0128182814

The Future of Intelligent Transport Systems considers ITS from three perspectives: users, business models and regulation/policy. Topics cover in-vehicle applications, such as autonomous driving, vehicle-to-vehicle/vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, and related applications, such as personalized mobility. The book also examines ITS technology enablers, such as sensing technologies, wireless communication, computational technology, user behavior as part of the transportation chain, financial models that influence ITS, regulations, policies and standards affecting ITS, and the future of ITS applications. Users will find a holistic approach to the most recent technological advances and the future spectrum of mobility.

vSIM Technology

vSIM Technology
Author: Ron Legarski
Publisher: SolveForce
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2024-08-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

"vSIM Technology: The Future of Connectivity" provides an in-depth exploration of Virtual SIM (vSIM) technology, a groundbreaking innovation set to redefine global connectivity. This comprehensive guide is essential for telecom professionals, IT experts, and technology enthusiasts who want to understand the full potential of vSIM. The book begins with an overview of vSIM, tracing its evolution from traditional SIM cards to eSIM and, finally, to Virtual SIM. It details the technical architecture, including virtualization, software stacks, and security protocols that make vSIM a secure and scalable solution for modern networks. You'll explore how vSIM integrates with 4G and 5G networks, supports IoT deployments, and enhances enterprise mobility by providing secure, flexible connectivity for remote workforces and global operations. Real-world case studies illustrate successful implementations across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. Security is a major focus, with chapters dedicated to addressing authentication challenges, identity management, and protection against cyber threats, all while ensuring compliance with global regulations. The book also examines the role of vSIM in consumer electronics, from smartphones and wearables to smart home devices, offering insights into the benefits and challenges for users. Further, the guide delves into the impact of vSIM on broadband services, particularly in enhancing connectivity in rural areas through Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and broadband routers. It also discusses vSIM’s integration with corporate VPNs, secure remote access, and multi-branch connectivity, backed by case studies of enterprise adoption. The book addresses the global regulatory landscape, legal challenges, and privacy concerns surrounding vSIM technology. It also explores market trends, key players, and future prospects in this rapidly evolving field. For those interested in overcoming technical challenges, the guide offers practical solutions for ensuring reliable vSIM connectivity and enhancing performance. In the final chapters, the book looks ahead to the future of vSIM, considering its role in 6G networks, network slicing, and the creation of a hyper-connected world. Environmental benefits, such as reducing e-waste and improving energy efficiency, are also discussed. Supplemented by appendices on security best practices, global case studies, and technical specifications, "vSIM Technology: The Future of Connectivity" is your definitive guide to understanding and leveraging this cutting-edge technology in today’s digital landscape.