IoT: Advanced Emerging Applications

by Rajiv Chopra

Overview

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) and its advanced emerging applications. Beginning with IoT fundamentals, the book systematically explores components such as RFID, wireless sensor networks, and embedded platforms. It addresses application development challenges, security considerations, and data storage solutions.

• Comprehensive coverage of IoT fundamentals and advanced applications
• Detailed exploration of IoT components including RFID, WSNs, and embedded platforms
• In-depth analysis of IoT application development and design challenges
• Specialized focus on Industrial IoT (IIoT) implementation and requirements
• Thorough examination of Fog Computing in relation to IoT systems

This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, electronics engineering, and related disciplines, as well as professionals seeking to understand IoT implementation. 

This title has been co-published with Manakin Press. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the print edition in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781041206910
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/22/2026
Pages:	326
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rajiv Chopra is faculty member in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at DCE, Gurugram, Haryana. He specializes in Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, and advanced networking protocols. Dr. Chopra has published extensively in international journals and conferences, and has guided numerous research scholars in computer science and engineering.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to IoT
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Vision, Definition and Characteristics of IoT
1.2 Some Basic Terminologies Related to IoT
1.3 Conceptual Framework
1.4 Architectural Overview
1.5 Technology Behind IoT
1.6 Sources of IoT
1.7 Design Principles of IoT
1.8 Needed Capabilities of IoT
1.9 IoT Stack
1.10 IoT Levels
1.11 IoT Applications
1.12 Sensing
1.13 Actuation
1.14 Basics of Networking
1.15 M2M Communication
1.16 IoT Examples
1.17 Sensor as A Service (Se-AAS)/XAAS
1.18 Role of Cloud in IoT
1.19 Security Aspects in IoT
Summary
Multiple Choice Questions [MCQs] with Answers
Exercise Questions
2. IoT and Its Components
2.0 Introduction
2.1 RFID
2.2 Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs)
2.3 Participatory Sensing Technology
2.4 Embedded Platforms for IoT–Embedded Computing Basics
2.5 Communications
2.6 LoWPAN
2.7 HART and Wireless HART
2.8 Near Field Communication (NFC)
2.9 Software Components
2.10 Programming APIs (Using Python) for Communication Protocols – MQTT, UDP, TCP
Summary
Multiple Choice Questions [MCQs] with Answers
Conceptual Short Questions with Answers
Exercise Questions
3. IoT Application Development and Design Challenges
3.0 Introduction
3.1 IoT Design Methodology
3.2 Requirement and Process Model of IoT
3.3 Process Specification
3.4 Information Model for IoT Applications
3.5 Service Specification
3.6 Functional and Operational View
3.7 Principles and Security Challenges of IoT
3.8 Vulnerabilities of IoT
3.9 Unstructured Data Storage on Cloud/Local Server
3.10 IoT Applications
Summary Multiple Choice Questions [MCQs] with Answers
Conceptual Short Questions with Answers
Exercise Questions
4. IIoT Industrial IoT
4.0 Introduction
4.1 IIoT Requirements
4.2 Design Considerations of IIoT
4.3 Applications of IIoT
4.4 Merits of IIoT
4.5 Challenges of IIoT and Its Solutions
Summary
Multiple Choice Questions [MCQs] with Answers
Conceptual Short Questions with Answers
Exercise Questions
5. Fog Computing
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Need of Fog Computing
5.2 Requirements of IoT
5.3 Architecture of Fog
5.4 Working of Fog
5.5 Advantages of Fog
5.6 Applications of Fog
5.7 Challenges of Fog Summary
Multiple Choice Questions [MCQs] with Answers
Conceptual Short Questions with Answers
Exercise Questions
6. Flying Ad Hoc Network
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET)
6.2 Characteristics of MANET
6.3 Vehicular Ad Hoc Network (VANET)
6.4 Comparison between MANETs, VANETs, and FANETs
6.5 Characteristics of VANET
6.6 Various Communicating Standard Protocols
6.7 Network Architecture of FANET
6.8 Classification of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Networks
6.9 Challenges in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Ad Hoc
6.10 Literature Review
6.11 Various Routing Protocols for Ad Hoc Network
6.12 Proactive Protocol
6.13 Reactive Protocol
6.14 Hybrid Protocol
6.15 Geographical Based Protocol
6.16 Hierarchical Based Protocol
Summary Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers
Abbreviations References
Experiments in IoT–Lab

Index