Embedded Systems and IOT

Overview of the concept of the Internet of Things at a high level, defining the term and outlining its implications. This module discusses the roles of both the hardware and software components in the system. The functions of standard hardware components are described, and the interface between the software and hardware through the microcontroller is explained. IoT devices often use an operating system to support the software and the microcontroller interaction. We will define the role of an operating system in an IoT device and how an IoT operating system differs from a standard one. This module will introduce the basics of networking and the Internet protocol. Eventually, most IoT devices are connected to the Internet, so understanding the protocols associated with the Internet is essential to the design of IoT devices. We will also introduce the concept of a Mobile Ad Hoc Network, or MANET, which describes small, local networks of IoT devices.