Sensors, Cloud, and Fog

Sensors, Cloud, and Fog
Author: Sudip Misra
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2019-06-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000020398

This book provides an in-depth understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. It highlights several of today's research and technological challenges of translating the concept of the IoT into a practical, technologically feasible, and business-viable solution. It introduces two novel technologies--sensor-cloud and fog computing--as the crucial enablers for the sensing and compute backbone of the IoT. The book discusses these two key enabling technologies of IoT that include a wide range of practical design issues and the futuristic possibilities and directions involving sensor networks and cloud and fog computing environments towards the realization and support of IoT. Classroom presentations and solutions to end of chapter questions are available to instructors who use the book in their classes.

Introduction to Sensors in IoT and Cloud Computing Applications

Introduction to Sensors in IoT and Cloud Computing Applications
Author: Ambika Nagaraj
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-02-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 981147933X

Introduction to Sensors in IoT and Cloud Computing Applications provides information about sensors and their applications. Readers are first introduced to the concept of small instruments and their application as sensors. The chapters which follow explain Internet of Things (IoT) architecture while providing notes on the implementation, demonstration and related issues of IoT systems. The book continues to explore the topic by providing information about sensor-cloud infrastructure, mobile cloud, fog computing (an extension of cloud computing that takes cloud computing to the cutting-edge of networking where data is produced) and integration of IoT devices with cloud computing. The book also presents notes on the taxonomy of fog-computing systems. The six chapters in this book provide essential information for general readers, and students of computer science to understand the basics of cloud computing networks, related concepts and applications.

Introduction to IoT

Introduction to IoT
Author: Sudip Misra
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 110884295X

A valuable guide for new and experienced readers, featuring the complex and massive world of IoT and IoT-based solutions.

Fog Computing

Fog Computing
Author: Assad Abbas
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2020-04-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119551692

Summarizes the current state and upcoming trends within the area of fog computing Written by some of the leading experts in the field, Fog Computing: Theory and Practice focuses on the technological aspects of employing fog computing in various application domains, such as smart healthcare, industrial process control and improvement, smart cities, and virtual learning environments. In addition, the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication methods for fog computing environments are covered in depth. Presented in two parts—Fog Computing Systems and Architectures, and Fog Computing Techniques and Application—this book covers such important topics as energy efficiency and Quality of Service (QoS) issues, reliability and fault tolerance, load balancing, and scheduling in fog computing systems. It also devotes special attention to emerging trends and the industry needs associated with utilizing the mobile edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT), resource and pricing estimation, and virtualization in the fog environments. Includes chapters on deep learning, mobile edge computing, smart grid, and intelligent transportation systems beyond the theoretical and foundational concepts Explores real-time traffic surveillance from video streams and interoperability of fog computing architectures Presents the latest research on data quality in the IoT, privacy, security, and trust issues in fog computing Fog Computing: Theory and Practice provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students from computer science, computer engineering, and various other disciplines to gain a deep understanding of fog computing.

Research Anthology on Architectures, Frameworks, and Integration Strategies for Distributed and Cloud Computing

Research Anthology on Architectures, Frameworks, and Integration Strategies for Distributed and Cloud Computing
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2700
Release: 2021-01-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799853403

Distributed systems intertwine with our everyday lives. The benefits and current shortcomings of the underpinning technologies are experienced by a wide range of people and their smart devices. With the rise of large-scale IoT and similar distributed systems, cloud bursting technologies, and partial outsourcing solutions, private entities are encouraged to increase their efficiency and offer unparalleled availability and reliability to their users. The Research Anthology on Architectures, Frameworks, and Integration Strategies for Distributed and Cloud Computing is a vital reference source that provides valuable insight into current and emergent research occurring within the field of distributed computing. It also presents architectures and service frameworks to achieve highly integrated distributed systems and solutions to integration and efficient management challenges faced by current and future distributed systems. Highlighting a range of topics such as data sharing, wireless sensor networks, and scalability, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for system administrators, integrators, designers, developers, researchers, academicians, and students.

Internet of Things A to Z

Internet of Things A to Z
Author: Qusay F. Hassan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 702
Release: 2018-06-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119456746

A comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things’ core concepts, technologies, and applications Internet of Things A to Z offers a holistic approach to the Internet of Things (IoT) model. The Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure. Recently, there has been a rapid growth in research on IoT communications and networks, that confirms the scalability and broad reach of the core concepts. With contributions from a panel of international experts, the text offers insight into the ideas, technologies, and applications of this subject. The authors discuss recent developments in the field and the most current and emerging trends in IoT. In addition, the text is filled with examples of innovative applications and real-world case studies. Internet of Things A to Z fills the need for an up-to-date volume on the topic. This important book: Covers in great detail the core concepts, enabling technologies, and implications of the Internet of Things Addresses the business, social, and legal aspects of the Internet of Things Explores the critical topic of security and privacy challenges for both individuals and organizations Includes a discussion of advanced topics such as the need for standards and interoperability Contains contributions from an international group of experts in academia, industry, and research Written for ICT researchers, industry professionals, and lifetime IT learners as well as academics and students, Internet of Things A to Z provides a much-needed and comprehensive resource to this burgeoning field.

Fog and Edge Computing

Fog and Edge Computing
Author: Rajkumar Buyya
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2019-01-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119524989

A comprehensive guide to Fog and Edge applications, architectures, and technologies Recent years have seen the explosive growth of the Internet of Things (IoT): the internet-connected network of devices that includes everything from personal electronics and home appliances to automobiles and industrial machinery. Responding to the ever-increasing bandwidth demands of the IoT, Fog and Edge computing concepts have developed to collect, analyze, and process data more efficiently than traditional cloud architecture. Fog and Edge Computing: Principles and Paradigms provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art applications and architectures driving this dynamic field of computing while highlighting potential research directions and emerging technologies. Exploring topics such as developing scalable architectures, moving from closed systems to open systems, and ethical issues rising from data sensing, this timely book addresses both the challenges and opportunities that Fog and Edge computing presents. Contributions from leading IoT experts discuss federating Edge resources, middleware design issues, data management and predictive analysis, smart transportation and surveillance applications, and more. A coordinated and integrated presentation of topics helps readers gain thorough knowledge of the foundations, applications, and issues that are central to Fog and Edge computing. This valuable resource: Provides insights on transitioning from current Cloud-centric and 4G/5G wireless environments to Fog Computing Examines methods to optimize virtualized, pooled, and shared resources Identifies potential technical challenges and offers suggestions for possible solutions Discusses major components of Fog and Edge computing architectures such as middleware, interaction protocols, and autonomic management Includes access to a website portal for advanced online resources Fog and Edge Computing: Principles and Paradigms is an essential source of up-to-date information for systems architects, developers, researchers, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students in fields of computer science and engineering.

Advances in Artificial Systems for Logistics Engineering

Advances in Artificial Systems for Logistics Engineering
Author: Zhengbing Hu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 735
Release: 2022-04-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031048091

The book comprises high-quality refereed research papers presented at the Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Logistics Engineering (ICAILE2022), held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 20–22, 2022, organized jointly by the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute," Wuhan University of Technology, Nanning University, National Aviation University, and the International Research Association of Modern Education and Computer Science. The topics discussed in the book include state-of-the-art papers in artificial intelligence and logistics engineering. It is an excellent source of references for researchers, graduate students, engineers, management practitioners, and undergraduate students interested in artificial intelligence and its applications in logistics engineering.

Fog/Edge Computing For Security, Privacy, and Applications

Fog/Edge Computing For Security, Privacy, and Applications
Author: Wei Chang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030573281

This book provides the state-of-the-art development on security and privacy for fog/edge computing, together with their system architectural support and applications. This book is organized into five parts with a total of 15 chapters. Each area corresponds to an important snapshot. The first part of this book presents an overview of fog/edge computing, focusing on its relationship with cloud technology and the future with the use of 5G communication. Several applications of edge computing are discussed. The second part of this book considers several security issues in fog/edge computing, including the secure storage and search services, collaborative intrusion detection method on IoT-fog computing, and the feasibility of deploying Byzantine agreement protocols in untrusted environments. The third part of this book studies the privacy issues in fog/edge computing. It first investigates the unique privacy challenges in fog/edge computing, and then discusses a privacy-preserving framework for the edge-based video analysis, a popular machine learning application on fog/edge. This book also covers the security architectural design of fog/edge computing, including a comprehensive overview of vulnerabilities in fog/edge computing within multiple architectural levels, the security and intelligent management, the implementation of network-function-virtualization-enabled multicasting in part four. It explains how to use the blockchain to realize security services. The last part of this book surveys applications of fog/edge computing, including the fog/edge computing in Industrial IoT, edge-based augmented reality, data streaming in fog/edge computing, and the blockchain-based application for edge-IoT. This book is designed for academics, researchers and government officials, working in the field of fog/edge computing and cloud computing. Practitioners, and business organizations (e.g., executives, system designers, and marketing professionals), who conduct teaching, research, decision making, and designing fog/edge technology will also benefit from this book The content of this book will be particularly useful for advanced-level students studying computer science, computer technology, and information systems, but also applies to students in business, education, and economics, who would benefit from the information, models, and case studies therein.

Cloud and Fog Computing in 5G Mobile Networks

Cloud and Fog Computing in 5G Mobile Networks
Author: Evangelos Markakis
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2017-03-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 178561083X

Now diffused among end-user devices in mobile and wireline networks, the "cloud" is becoming the "fog." This book focuses on the challenges and solutions related to cloud and fog computing for 5G mobile networks and presents novel approaches to the frameworks and schemes that carry out storage, communication, computation, and control in the fog/cloud paradigm. These novel approaches support the Internet of Things (IoT), the efficient provision of heterogeneous 5G mobile services, and emerging applications over future wireless network architectures. Elaborating on the emerging mobile networking paradigms for the 2020 5G time frame, the book discusses recent and new developments, prompting future directions on the theories, practices, standards, and strategies related to 5G mobile. It also presents new connectivity services that are highly scalable and programmable, and it highlights recent developments related to 5G mobile systems. Topics covered include: * Network storage * Internet of Things (IoT) * Heterogeneous 5G mobile services * 5G green mobile networks * Cloudlet-based architectures in mobile cloud computing environments * Software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) * FOG-enabled navigation system * FIWARE and IoT technologies * Real time video distribution * Hybrid resource sharing * Energy efficiency in cognitive radio networks * Edge computing in future 5G mobile networks * Virtual network functions over cloud infrastructures