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This book provides a comprehensive view of the current fundamentals and the anticipated future trends in the realm of Internet of Things from a practitioner's point of view.
List of contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Editors
Contributors
Section I THE BASICS OF IoT
1 The Yin and Yang of IoT
REBECCA LEE HAMMONS
2 IoT System Integration
DAVID HUA, BIJU BAJRACHARYA, SAGAR KAJA, CHRISTOPHER DAVISON, AND VAMSI GONDI
3 IoT Positioning in the Verticals
RONALD J. KOVAC
4 Emerging Wireless Communication
LAUREN McNALLY, AARON KHOURY, JERRY WALKER, AND STEPHAN JONES
Section II IoT ELEMENTS AND ISSUES
5 IoT End Devices
RONALD J. KOVAC
6 IoT Architecture and Compatibility with Current Infrastructure
FRANK GROOM
7 Ethics and Policy of IoT
GERALD DeHONDT
8 Empowering Older Adults with IoT
REBECCA LEE HAMMONS
9 Data Analytics with IoT
FRANK GROOM AND ANGELIA YOUNT
10 Redefining Artificial Intelligence through IoT
AARON KHOURY
11 Launching an IoT Startup
DENNIS TRINKLE
12 IoT Future Challenges
REBECCA LEE HAMMONS
13 Security with IoT
KEVIN KEATHLEY
14 Legal Issues with IoT
GERALD DeHONDT
15 IoT: A Business Perspective
THOMAS HARRIS
Section III IoT CASE STUDIES
Case Study 1: Agile Development for IoT Applications: Lessons Learned from a Case Study on Hydrants
TIMON HEINIS, JOHANNES HECK, FILIPPO FONTANA, AND MIRKO MEBOLDT
Case Study 2: Automotive IoT
ALEX PECZYNSKI
Case Study 3: Butler University and Academic Scheduling: A Platform for IoT
RUTH SCHWER AND TIMOTHY ROE
Case Study 4: Connectible Me: On Using the Internet of Things to Collect Points for Wellness Tracking
JARED LINDER
Glossary
Index
About the author
Dr. Rebecca Hammons has extensive technology industry experience in establishing and leading software quality assurance, development lifecycle services, and project management teams. She has worked for Ontario Systems, Apple, Raytheon, Tivoli Systems and Wang, in addition to several niche software firms. She is a Certified Quality Manager and Certified Software Quality Engineer with the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and a Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner with Scrum Alliance. Dr. Hammons is an Associate Professor at Ball State University. Her technology research interests include Slow Tech, Usability, Burnout Theory, and Gold-Collar Workers. Dr. Hammons thrives on leading organizational change initiatives and coaching individuals and teams to reach their full potential.
Ron Kovac, PhD, is a full professor in the Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University in Indiana. The center prepares graduate students in the field of telecommunications. Previous to this position, Dr. Kovac was the telecommunication manager for the state of New York and a CIO for a large computing center located on the east coast. Dr. Kovac’s previous studies included electrical engineering, photography, and education. Dr. Kovac has published two books and over 50 articles and has completed numerous international consulting projects in both the education and telecommunications field. Additionally, he speaks worldwide on issues related to telecommunications and holds numerous certifications, including the CCNA, the CCAI, and the almost complete CCNP. Dr. Kovac is also a Fulbright Scholar and loves life, education and technology.
Summary
This book provides a comprehensive view of the current fundamentals and the anticipated future trends in the realm of Internet of Things from a practitioner’s point of view.
