IoT Archives - TECHBLOGBOX https://www.techblogbox.com/tag/iot/ TECH ENTHUSIASM Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:55:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.techblogbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-TBB-logo-1-1-32x32.png IoT Archives - TECHBLOGBOX https://www.techblogbox.com/tag/iot/ 32 32 Industrial IoT’s Evolution and Potential https://www.techblogbox.com/industrial-iots/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:54:37 +0000 https://www.techblogbox.com/?p=2564 Industrial internet of things (IIoT) is a more recent technology that is starting to drastically...

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Industrial internet of things (IIoT) is a more recent technology that is starting to drastically alter industrial processes. Despite being a relatively recent development in industrial technology, IIoT is starting to establish itself as a standard within the sector.

It is conceivable that IIoT will have the capacity to go beyond its current applications to assist in even more novel and fascinating ways as its effect continues to increase. One can have a more nuanced view of industrial processes and how they are growing in the modern digital age by being aware of the possibilities of IIoT and the ways that it may develop.

What Is IoT for Industry?

If you’re like the mainstream of people who don’t work in the manufacturing or tech sectors, you may be unsure of what the Industrial IoT is. IIoT can be summed up as a network of interconnected intelligent devices utilised in manufacturing environments or industrial settings.

Together, these intelligent, networked gadgets collect, track, and analyse data in these environments. People can have a more precise grasp of how industrial processes might be changed or enhanced in specific areas thanks to these networks of smart devices, which can offer a more comprehensive perspective of them.

IoT can be utilised to find information about industrial processes that a person usually wouldn’t be able to notice. Additionally, it may assist in guiding selections regarding upkeep and updates to machinery.

The Use of IoT in Industrial Settings and Other Environments

Earlier than being used in industrial settings. IoT technology was developed with consumer goods in mind. IoT technology gave consumers more convenience and accessibility regarding connectivity across items while also helping businesses better understand things like consumer preferences.

It was discovered that this technology may be highly helpful in monitoring and obtaining information on industrial processes when applied to industrial settings. After insightful analysis of this data, judgments that could enhance procedures could be made.

Although the Internet of Things is still a relatively new phenomenon in industrial settings, its effects could quickly extend to other, closely related industries. For instance, a network of interconnected smart devices that keeps everyone at all stages of the supply chain informed about the status of various resources and products would be pretty beneficial for supply chains comprising multiple businesses. If this were to happen, supply chains might become more effective and function more smoothly.

New fields for experts in automation and artificial intelligence

Along with expanding into new industries, IIoT will probably boost demand for people prepared to work in a range of automation and artificial intelligence roles. This rise in the need for skilled workers can contribute to innovation and advancement in automation and artificial intelligence.

As a result, IIoT has the potential to change both the disciplines of automation and artificial intelligence in addition to labour processes in industrial settings.

A Changing World and Industrial IoT

The widespread adoption of IoT will probably happen as the world changes and develops in many different ways. IoT has the potential to significantly improve supply chain procedures, as well as many other industries that will soon recognise the benefits of this technology, in addition to manufacturing processes.

Though IIoT applications in the industrial sector are still in their infancy, it’s expected that the technology will soon become more potent and valuable.

Also Read: Internet Of Things(IoT) Impact on Business

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A Fool-Proof Formula for Easy Community Management https://www.techblogbox.com/a-fool-proof-formula-for-easy-community-management/ Fri, 14 May 2021 07:52:43 +0000 https://www.techblogbox.com/?p=1964 Housing societies can be heaven or hell, depending on how you live in them and...

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Housing societies can be heaven or hell, depending on how you live in them and manage them. If you’re looking for quick and easy solutions to making your community slice of life palatable, look no further than this post. Let’s get straight to it.

What are the main hurdles on your road to better community management? (Hint: there could be many, but we’ll stick to the main culprits).

 

Maintenance payments not flowing in as they should

Some residents can be lazy and undisciplined when it comes to making monthly maintenance bill payments.

Solution: Streamline the payment process. Set a date of the month when the payments should be made, come rain or shine. Send text/email reminders if the payment is late. If the defaulters don’t respond, charge a percentage-based or a flat fine on their account. The fear of losing more money will get the defaulters on the right track. (Make sure the penalty charging decision is informed to everyone beforehand).

 

Security concerns at the gate

Visitors have to enter their names and numbers in a physical register (a waste of time). Unwanted visitors may gain entry under pretences, not to mention nefarious elements.

 

Solution: Use technology to automate gatekeeping

An intelligent society management app, MyGate, can enable automatic entry/exit through a passcode verification system. The visitor gets a unique one-time passcode from the resident, scanned by the security guard, eliminating the need for pen and paper registration. No congestion at the gate, and frequent visitors get their unique passcode for daily entries.

 

Accounting tasks being a headache

Maintaining different sheets (physical and digital) and tools for calculating incoming monthly maintenance payments and outgoing expenses to staff, guards, vendors, and utilities is an unnecessary way of burdening yourself with tedious tasks.

 

Solution: Use a customised accounting suite designed specifically for society finances

These are fully personalised society ERP suite that includes automated charging of bills to members (and external vendor invoice management), a pre-applied formula for GST calculations, templates for P&L sheets and other important financial payments, including integration of payment gateways so that members can make online payments.

 

Chaos at the parking space

Even when you finish assigning parking slots for permanent residents, there can be parking issues with guests and visitors. Often regular residents may also park in the wrong spot or encumber other member’s parking.

 

Solution: Enable security guards with parking management protocols

As such, every society requires to assign a portion of parking space to visitors (5-25% depending on which state you reside in).

App-based parking management links vehicle numbers to the owner who can summon if they haven’t properly parked their vehicles. Additionally, the app updates the remaining parking slots once the visitors start arriving and parking inside the premises.

 

Covid-19 worries

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 Social distancing doesn’t go away soon. Contactless deliveries and temperature check, mask protocols need to be enforced.

 

Solution: Arm the security guard with the necessary tools to combat infection.

Provide them with temperature monitors and PPE so that infection can curb at the gate itself. Use apps that can track guard/staff attendance through facial recognition technology. Use the ‘leave at the gate’ feature for contactless deliveries in which the deliveries are left at the guard’s desk and can be collected via a passcode verification later.

Publish the information about quarantined apartments or containment zones instantly so that movement restricts to a minimum.

 

Domestic staff MIA

We need our domestic help to be present to not take too much on our plate.

In times of lockdowns (and even otherwise), domestic staff attendance and movement should track since many residents have started working from home.

 

Solution: Roll call system

Have the security guard mark the time of entry/exit for every domestic staff (maids, cooks, drivers, etc.) and the residents can check in with the guard whether their help has arrived.

Society management apps record when regular domestic staff enter the premises and send a notification to the resident’s app.

 

Also Read: 5 Signs That It’s Period To Change Your IT Support Provider

 

Fighting over amenities

Everyone wants to relax and recharge, but not when there’s bickering over who gets to go first.

In-house facilities like clubhouse, gym, pool and others need to be shared among the community equitably without any bias, underbooking or overbooking.

 

Solution: Create a shareable calendar

A schedule for booking slots for each amenity will happen in a way that no household gets to use more than their fair share.

Available slots can be available to all to book a slot convenient to them or go for the next available slot. (MyGate enables easy scheduling with full transparency regarding all available amenities in-app).

It stands to reason that using the right technology and tools is the panacea for any financial or operational mismanagement your community faces currently. So get with it. The time is now.

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Internet Of Things(IoT) Impact on Business https://www.techblogbox.com/iot-business/ Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:16:47 +0000 http://techblogbox.com/?p=1020 For quite some time now, marketers and technology enthusiasts alike have discussed the coming of...

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For quite some time now, marketers and technology enthusiasts alike have discussed the coming of IoT or Internet of Things. Because of various products such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, it’s not surprising that 2020 would be IoT’s year. Initially, people estimated that it would result in around 50 billion ‘connected’ devices by 2020, but a few revised estimates displayed 30 billion and more. So the central inquiry is, are you and your business ready for the impact of IoT? Let’s say that you’re business is not directly involved with technology; it will still have a massive effect in general.

Data, Lots and Lots of Data

Just marketer and entrepreneur out there will love data, or at least be inclined to be involved in it. IoT devices that connect consumers with businesses produce a whole different way of interacting; because of the connectivity that the said devices enable, we’ll have better access to tons of data compared to before. It’s a crucial skill because if the tools can effectively learn the preferences of the consumers, then it can feature spot-on product recommendations; the device will also be able to customise searches in ways that were impossible before.

Companies and other organisations can use this data-driven information and develop improved and updated advertising. You can effectively collect demographic data on a more acceptable and more qualitative level.

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Inventory management and monitoring

The second point on the list where the Internet of Things has the most significant impact is the way organisations and businesses can track and manage their inventory. Organisations that rely heavily on warehousing, warehousing, and manufacturing are likely to use remote scanners and other efficient devices to help their employees record and track all of the items found in their inventory. It is only a matter of time before intelligent devices of all kinds can automatically record inventory changes. In this case, your employees are relieved of the need to update the inventory register regularly. You have more time for other significant tasks. Developers no longer strive for a “smart home” but also a “smart office” or a “smart warehouse.”

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Assuming you own one of the companies that are not  involve in the inventory, the IoT can still open time slots for remote work. With multiple devices efficiently connected in a single network, your employees can control and perform tasks, just one device. Imagine that an employee could do their job regardless of where they are in your business. You do not have to go to an additional floor to get a folder with an item overview. They can do their jobs rapidly and efficiently without moving around so much. Employees who use remote devices tend to be more productive and satisfied with their jobs. So the bottom line is that IoT not only helps your process but also improves your bottom line.

Access and speed

Consumers will most likely have new and better access to research and purchase using IoT devices so that the entire buying cycle will shorten. Ideally, consumers can find exactly the item they are looking for in a few words, so an order to place almost immediately. The partners, suppliers, and logistical concerned by your order have similar state-of-the-art equipment to serve their customers better and more quickly.

Also Read: What Is The Internet of Things With Real-Time Example

Efficiency and productivity

The whole development and implementation of IoT aren’t all about speed. They aim to get things done in less time, but that’s not the only goal. In addition to instant overall satisfaction, IoT aims to prioritise efficiency and productivity. With some of the best and latest IoT developments, you and your staff can accomplish more essential tasks faster and more accurately. These tasks also include data administration and analysis.

New consumer needs

As you grow your business, keep in mind that consumers who disclose IoT devices have new and different needs. They will want items and services that they didn’t previously know they wanted. With the implementation of a new and better system, the expectations are enormous. “Smart” devices could see as the new normal for various devices, devices, and maybe even a handful of furniture. Further integration expects, along with better tools and accessories to make life smoother and more efficient.

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How is the Internet varying the way we learn? https://www.techblogbox.com/internet/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:59:34 +0000 http://techblogbox.com/?p=993 As every business grows its Internet addiction, educational institutions are not lagging behind either. In...

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As every business grows its Internet addiction, educational institutions are not lagging behind either. In fact, the e-learning perfect has adopt by many schools and colleges. Your decision to convert traditional educational practice to an Internet-based system certainly brings many benefits to you. Your high-level training efforts have a crown with success. They have also managed to found themselves as a technology-driven brand among their competitors.

But that’s not all. Internet-based learning is now about to make another big change with IoT technology, which is becoming more prevalent compared to previous implementations due to smartphones.

By introducing IoT in schools/colleges, they can not only provide better education but also improve various practices such as B. keeping an overview of resources, improving access to information, and, most notably improving campus security.

Allow me to share about of the challenges that educational institutions face all the time:

  • The traditional education system is too expensive to support
  • Challenging courses with a low teacher-student ratio
  • Learning not optimized even after the online visit
  • Constantly rising operating costs
  • Not using data analytics to improve practices
  • Low level of security
  • No or less collaborative learning effort

Now let me suggest some answers that can intelligently address all of the above challenges in using IoT hardware and developing IoT applications.

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The first thing to do – mobile customization

The very first thing to do is present mobility into learning. When smartphones and apps involve in education and learning, it becomes easier for schools to use IoT technology.

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Introduction of data analysis to identify problems

IoT needs data, lots of data. Through data analytics, IoT application developers can examine, delete, transform, and model the right data needed to set up the most functional IoT hardware and software environment.

Through data analysis, schools / colleges formulate learning styles, understand the preferences of students, teachers, and other staff, and then apply IoT to make their daily activities more comfortable and more productive.

Introduction to game-based learning and simulation

The Internet of Things and other emerging skills can help universities and colleges deliver a full learning experience. IoT can also be useful to design an integrated virtual reality environment that looks more like the gratification of learning, not just pages of textual notes. When you present educational and study content in this way, it engages students more quickly than anything. In fact, no chapter absent when learning in game-based content and simulation content. In this way, subjects like physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, and even mathematics represent.
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Also Read: What Is The Internet of Things With Real-Time Example

Safety and health

IoT can use to ensure that a school or college meets safety and health standards. The health of students is the primary determinant of their academic performance. Health problems can affect their motivation and ability to continue studying and participating in activities. Therefore, an educational institution must provide a healthy environment for students.

With IoT, e-health solutions develop not only to manage but also to monitor various problems related to the health of students. Likewise, the IoT can be used to ensure security in classrooms and on school grounds. Emergency indicators, audio enhancement, Wi-Fi clocks, and notifications for the hearing impaired help students, teachers, and other staff feel safe and live with them.

Energy optimization

There are a number of IoT-enabled sensors that can use to save energy in a building. Schools/colleges operate in office environments where people have owned buildings/rooms/rooms for a long time. These buildings and interiors were equipped with lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Of course, all of these systems consume a lot of electricity and keep increasing operating costs.

With IoT sensors, not only can the power consumption of many devices be reduced to surprising limits, but the devices can also be controlled wirelessly at/from remote locations.

Tu dent supervision

Likewise, IoT sensors can also integrate to monitor students. These sensors can use in halls and on doors to count the number of people who have entered or exited a building or floor. There are IoT-enabled symbols that schools can use to determine exactly where each student is in the building. There are ten ways that IoT-enabled sensors can be used to monitor students.

Transportation monitoring and student safety

IoT can help a school make transporting students between home and school safer and smarter. Vehicle tracking has been around for over a decade; however, it also failed due to built-in device, connectivity, or app history. However, with the advent of IoT, school bus tracking isn’t all about GPS tracking. It meets the requirements of school administration and certificates.

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On the one hand, schools can know the real-time location of buses, plan the best routes to get maximum coverage for a single bus, departure warnings, speeding tickets, etc.

On the other hand, parents would follow a bus carrying their children in real time and receive timely notifications from the pick-up and drop-off services.

Human resource management

Dozens of other staff help keep a school running smoothly. The school can use IoT sensors to manage this workforce and track employees in real time effectively. This will help schools remain confident that staff assigned important roles are there to perform their duties.

These are just a few, e.g., of how IoT technology can be used by schools not only to improve their educational practices but also to manage, control and organize a wide variety of internal and external tasks.

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What Is The Internet of Things With Real-Time Example https://www.techblogbox.com/internet-of-things/ Sat, 05 Sep 2020 12:13:47 +0000 http://techblogbox.com/?p=949   The impact of technology in our lifetimes is indescribable. We are smarter, we grow...

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The impact of technology in our lifetimes is indescribable. We are smarter, we grow faster, we learn in innovative ways, and we experiment with ideas every day, all credits to technology and science. We can think about how advanced and advanced technology is today, but these thoughts will hardly be able to adjust the levels to the current advance. So while another new technology is almost knocking on our doors, very few are aware of it. The Internet of Things, also recognised as “loT,” is the latest ongoing conversation about innovation in the world.

Machine. In the promotion of “Smart Cities” and “Smart Grids,” the loT is implemented in different ways. The IoT has already begun to alter the world, and we have entered a new technological era with these ten advanced IoT.

Ralph Lauren Polo tech Shirt:

Ralph Lauren is an American apparel corporation that launched The Poly tech Shirt for athletes and has pioneered the introduction of IoT in the apparel industry. This shirt can history the bio metric readings of athletes, such as heart rate, calorie consumption, activity level, depth of breathing, etc. and it can help you perform better. You can connect to Apple Watch or iPhone and track and record all the activities on your iPhone. So this Poly tech t-shirt with an iPhone can become your complete fitness trainer, or we can say, a fitness trainer.

 

Google glasses:

We talk about innovation and how to forget to mention the company that best defines design and the Internet. Google has always gone up with things that have made our lives easier and more accessible, and with Google Glass, it’s more like repeating the company’s history. A helmet with an optical screen, if you knew that goggles could be just as useful. Now you’re ready to go, and with voice activation, you can interact view, surf the web, click pictures, and do many other things hands-free, just like on a smartphone. This Google glass is the result of Google’s “project glass.”

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Apple Watch and Home Kit:

And the most talked-about device and gadget company. Apple changed the world with its innovative and cutting-edge devices. Whether phones, laptops, or other electronic devices – Apple has firmly established itself. The Apple Watch is an example of advanced technology from Apple. In addition to the period and date, you can use the Apple Watch to keep track of your health and daily activities. Also, voice activation allows you to receive instant notifications. View maps, listen to music, and take calls with a single watch. Are you surprised what a look can do? Well, there are many more features to explore and make your life easier.

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In addition to the Apple Watch, Apple has also released the Apple HomeKit Framework, which allows Siri (Apple’s voice assistant on iOS) to communicate with your home devices and accessories so that they can control remotely.

Smart thermostats:

Imagine being able to control the heat of your home from anywhere by simply touching your smartphone or tablet and finding the temperature you want before you get home, so you don’t have to wait. The Nest Learning Thermostat is the most popular in this “smart” category. Google bought this company. Not only is the Nest thermostat controlled from anywhere, but it also learns by itself by following your daily route and changing the temperature in your home without disturbing you, as if it had the weather set continuously to a certain level. Down at night. This device learns it for seven days and automatically lowers the temperature during the night. It is a beneficial device for saving energy.

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Smartphones:

Now everyone is familiar with smartphones, and smartphones are the most common example of IoT, or you could say that smartphones are one of the first “things” of the “Internet of things. The devices stated above can control with your smartphone; a smartphone becomes the center of this network. Just like a magician does magic by waving his team, the smartphone can do “real magic” with only a few clicks.

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Smart cars:

An automobile is also part of the Internet of Things. Tesla Auto is an excellent achievement in this area. Imagine a car automatically opening the garage door before driving home, and you can remotely control the car’s temperature, lights, and charging.

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The Tesla car has all these features and an application framework that allows you to create your application to control the vehicle and know its speed, location, and battery status from anywhere. The car can be updated automatically by downloading and installing the latest firmware and software. You have 18 sensors to automate things, and you can set up a maintenance schedule at the service station itself.

Also Read:What Technology Does Self Driving Cars Use?

Smart refrigerator:

Have you ever gone across a situation where you have a few friends at home, and you opened the fridge for cold drinks, and there were no cold drinks in the fridge? In this situation, you should have wished that someone informed you of the cold drinks and that you bought them in advance. But don’t worry, it’s now possible with IoT.

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There are smart fridges that not only notify you of used items or empty containers in the refrigerator but also request them online before they run out. These refrigerators can do a lot more, although large-scale production has yet to begin.

 

Electronic chips:

We have been hearing about microchips for a long time, and we have had their uses in some sensitive and dangerous areas like defense. But now one of the most integrated circuits has found its place in our daily life.

With IoT, you can now clip or attach a microchip to pet collars to track their movements without having to search for them physically. Now your pets have more freedom and can keep an eye on their health.

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The Internet of Things has several other innovative devices in the world that will put you in awe and excitement. We are talking about technology, which in a decade will be an incredible wonder which plays a vital role in our lives.

Also Read: What Jobs can Robots do in the Future?

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