NETW202 Week 1 Discussion INTERNET OF THINGS

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WEEK 1: INTERNET OF THINGS AND NETWORKS

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Note: These discussion threads are an independent line of thinking from the course. We are exploring the world of IoT and these ideas are here to stimulate that thinking.

As part of exploring our network this week, let’s consider how the Internet of Things (IoT) works with our networks. What is the Internet of Things? You can probably think of several devices right now you use on your network. What are they? Could other devices could be added such as appliances to our network. What would they be?

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Collapse Sub discussionWinston Park

Winston Park

30 Dec 2018 30 Dec 2018 at 9:30

Hi Everyone,

IoT devices will continue to grow for the foreseeable future, as a result, IT departments must be prepared to deploy and support them in government and corporate networks; for example, there are police departments that use drones to monitor crowded areas, such as football games; these devices must have the network access needed to gather and store data for research and product development.

If you get the morning paper delivered, who knows, one day they may even fetch it from the driveway.

Your $0.02, please

Thanks

Winston

Collapse Sub discussionMathew Saenz

Mathew Saenz

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 18:29

I’m sure there would be a device that would fetch your news paper….if that was still a thing. I see Drone technology/security as a future degree plan.

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Winston Park

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 8:19

Hi Matt,

Very nice dorne comment

Hi Everyone,

How might drones be of help to improve the delivery of goods, by trucks, to supermarkets?

Thanks

Winston

Collapse Sub discussionJordan Van Sickle

Jordan Van Sickle

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 8:38

In my opinion, I do not see drones becoming a large part of deliveries in the near future. Right now, drones are so small that they really can’t carry much weight. Unless something is done to allow drones to carry more, they won’t be involved in large scale deliveries.

Sure, they will be able to carry small things. For example, now they may be good for someone who forgot something small at the grocery store. Sometimes, it is easy to forget the one thing you go to the store for when getting a large cart full of things. It would be interesting to see a Drone Delivery Service that would deliver that item that you forgot to you, such as a loaf of bread.

Daniel Pachay

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 23:59

Jordan,

Drone delivery has been a topic that has been discussed at length and people see benefits and dangers of this practice, forts of all, people who want drone deliveries propose that it would be good for the environment, as they do not pollute like cars. But you have to look at the practicality of it. A drone today can possible carry one item to deliver at your door step. How many drones will a company like Amazon or DHL need to do all their deliveries? I think it is a noble idea bit its practicality is something that has not yet been achieved.

Christian Escobar

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 14:02

I do not think that drones will deliver groceries or anything that is too big. What I do think is that in the future, drones will deliver mail or other small packages. I have also heard of drones delivering pizza. This morning I was watching the news and they were talking about the Technology Convention in Las

Vegas that’s going on right now. They have this drone/helicopter that they say might be the future of Uber. That sounds very interesting and convenient, but I wonder what the cost is going to be… All this new technology (innovations) are not cheap. Convenience is expensive.

Collapse Sub discussionEdward Wolfe

Edward Wolfe

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 15:17

I think the high level of automation seen in the Amazon warehouses will continue to improve and also spread to other businesses. Items are already retrieved from storage by drones/robots and brought to packing stations where humans pack them up and send them out. I think the packing process, and loading of the trucks will eventually become automated as well. I believe that at some point in the future the delivery trucks themselves will conduct their routes without human assistance.

Mathew Saenz

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 17:52

Automation is scary. I know that telecoms are trying to “virtualize” and become a living autonomous network. I don’t see this happening with out field technicians maintaining the parts/software. Fiber is the future of broadband….but squirrels sure do love the taste of soy based fiber optic cable.

Mathew Saenz

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 17:53

Collapse Sub discussionChristian Escobar

Christian Escobar

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 10:54

It seems like an efficient way of doing things and in the long run, more cost effective, but a lot of people will be losing jobs to these machines/robots. That’s the direction that our world is headed.

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Winston Park

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 7:02

Hi Jordan, Chris, Ed, and Matt,

Awesome teaming

I do not know what can be done about squirrels

Hi Everyone,

In a large city, why or why not, fiber would be applicable in the deployment of IoTs?

Thanks

Winston

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Barren Burd Jr

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 22:02

but all cost people will lose jobs but they stilll need people to stay in the loop of theses things just to make sure they are working properly as well.

Jordan Van Sickle

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 9:54

I could see something where there are automatic delivery services that will happen, however this will not happen very soon. There is a lot that would go into this such as robots needed to physically take the product to the door of the recipient.

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Robert Crumrine

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 1:08

I’m not sure if any of you guys keep up with shows like CES that just wrapped up this week at Las Vegas. Drones and autonomous driving vehicles were a hot topic with almost every key player showing something new and exciting. Walmart unveiled they will be testing an self driving shuttle in Arizona only in a small 7.5 mile radius around one certain store. I see this creating more of a problem when you have these bots with several orders for houses being robbed or stolen. I’m sure they’ll have GPS and cameras to record but call me a negative person that’s just how I see things going. I can understand having a curb side pickup for grocery stores but when McDonald’s has the same thing I just think we’re getting lazy more and more.

Here’s the link for the Walmart shuttle car.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/tech/2019/01/10/walmart-groceries-delivered-selfdriving-vans-phoenix-area/2525590002/

Collapse Sub discussionWinston Park

Winston Park

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 7:11

Hi Rob,

Fantastic job sharing your concerns on theft

Hi Everyone,

The bad guys are always ahead of us, so theft is a valid concern; does law enforcement need to more freedom to prosecute, why, why not?

Thanks

Winston

Robert Crumrine

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 9:46

I hate to be the negative person but theft is going to be a common thing for these tiny delivery bots. I’m sure you’ve seen the home security videos of people casually walking up and stealing an amazon box off front door steps. I’m not exactly sure how law enforcement will keep up with the times, also I don’t even know if stealing $35.00 in groceries is enough for a fine or punishment. If these services do take off and become the normal thing states will have to adapt. I pray these things have some sort of GPS to keep track on their deliveries.

Jordan Van Sickle

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 17:19

I don’t see why this would be a bad thing. There are self driving cars, why don’t these get stolen? This would be the same concept, except their is come cargo in the vehicle that is being carried. This could be a great thing that would happen.

Rebecca Browne

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 13:08

Drones could deliver food or medical supplies right to your front door. This could be beneficial to those with disabilities where they can’t get these things themselves. It would eliminate stranger interactions, if that was an issue for them. Isn’t Amazon already experimenting with drones delivering packages? I can see where this technology could also go wrong if they are hacked. New way to steal packages perhaps.

Daimien Muna

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 16:19

I feel drones has a place for certain things such as surveillance and maybe picking up and delivering small things in a small area such as a warehouse. But as far using it to transfer people is a risk in itself. There is a possibility of loosing connection and then what happens mid flight or drive. I am sure they have built in protocols to prevent accidents. Also, what would be the cost of all this to consumers that would like to take part of this convenience like one poster said.

Angelita Murphy

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 3:33

I just discovered that drones are being used for stringing transmission lines. Drones have been used this way for a few years now. I haven’t seen one in action yet, but hopefully one of the projects I work on that has limited crane access on spans of the line will get to use a drone or two instead. I will definitely be a safer choice for the linemen.

Iain Evans

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 20:50

I find it interesting that there’s a general assumption that drones only come in the multi-blade helicopter variety. This type of drone obviously has many limitations and so what everyone said makes good sense. However, if I can flip the script a bit, a drone is just an autonomous or remote controlled robotic worker that works alone or in tandem with other drones or systems with a specific function in mind. That stated, delivery drones would be more effective if combined with a different type of drone. One would do the job of bulk lifting and moving and the smaller ones would deal with the direct delivery.

Example: Driverless truck carries all the deliveries for one side of town. It never enters neighborhoods. When it gets close to the drop of location it “hands” the delivery to a smaller drone that takes the quickest and safest route to the delivery destination. Package is dropped off and the delivery drone returns to a collection point that returns it to the shipping center for reassignment.

I guess what I’m really trying to say is that automated delivery really isn’t as simple an idea as it’s generally made out to be.

Collapse Sub discussionNatasha Walker

Natasha Walker

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 14:00

I would agree if the morning paper survives the change in times. I would imagine the only things drones would be delivering in the future would be packages from Amazon and groceries from the local grocery store if thieves don’t ruin it.

Another way drones are making a huge impact is n real estate by taking area photos of homes, another would be their capabilities in police, fire, and military services.

In regards to WiFi in our life we use it like crazy with our smart home. We have the following connected to our wifi:

5 outdoor cameras, 3 indoor cameras, 19 outlets, washer, dryer, 4 smart phones, 5 tablets, computer, 2 laptops, printers, doorbell, a handful of lights, 6 Echos, Instant Pot, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, alarm system with 25 window/door sensors, 2 thermostats, 2 fans, 2 watches, xbox, Nikon camera, media reader, coffee maker, and more. To say WiFi is important is an understatement in our house and everyday more and more appliances and objects are utilizing WiFi.

I think something we will see very soon is WiFi chargers going up and coverage going down so companies can make more off the demand.

Collapse Sub discussionChristian Escobar

Christian Escobar

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 10:56

The morning paper has survived? I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a morning paper, but drones would be a good idea for delivering that product.

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Natasha Walker

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 9:59

Yeah newspapers and magazines but my neighbor gets both so I know they are still being produced. What is crazy is that my neighbor is young compared to most who refrain from technology. I think drones delivering them would be pretty neat though.

Robert Crumrine

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 15:21

Newspapers have been slowly dying off as we push into a more digital age. Very rarely do I hear someone asking for a sunday paper at my work now, coupons are a thing of the past now that you can scan a barcode off a smartphone. My family used to run a printing company in San Antonio that did stationary and they were forced out of buisness due to how things are shifting.

Daniel Pachay

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 16:19

Natasha,

Drones are good and they are here to stay, but I think that we are over thinking the practical sues of drones. Drones for delivery of goods is a novel idea hat can be seen as a cure for many issues like delays, or even pollution, but it is not very visionary to fill the are worth thousands of drones delivering goods from Amazon, while one or two tricks can carry theses goods for delivery. Drones have however changed photography where we can now take aerial photos without much hassle which is a good thing for the entertainment industry.

Angel Valdez

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 22:47

I think using drones to monitor areas that are crowded can be really beneficial. I like the idea of getting my kids a drone to let them get a different view of places like our neighborhood or the beach. I haven’t done it yet because I am worried about the things they might see as well as not to crazy about giving them another device that can connect them to the internet. I could easily drones bringing in the morning paper.

Collapse Sub discussionHeather Marchand

Heather Marchand

6 Jan 2019 6 Jan at 8:57

I have quite a few devices connected to my networks currently they include:

Both mine and my husbands PC

Printer

Cell phones

Video game systems

Amazon Alexas

Home security system

Wireless router

My husband and I disliked the wifi provided our internet provider turning our modems wifi on so we opted to just get our own router for wifi which has been working far better for the past 3 years.

Also to add to the professors post I have recently started an IT job and one of my responsibilities to make sure new and current devices are properly connected to networks in our company around the world.

Collapse Sub discussionWinston Park

Winston Park

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 11:37

Hi Heather,

Great job discussing your work assignment and the upgrades you made to your home network

Hi Everyone,

Assume you are the IT person for a production environment that operates 24x7, as a result, downtime, for any reason, such as maintenance or upgrades must be minimized. What are examples of production equipment operating data IoTs would provide for analysis to help minimize downtime?

Thanks

Winston

Collapse Sub discussionMathew Saenz

Mathew Saenz

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 12:27

Professor,

I’m starting to see ISP’s offer “Wireless Mobility” as a back up in case the broadband line for the business they are servicing is interrupted. Comcast and AT&T have a mobility solution now, at an additional cost. Not sure if that was part of your question. If I was the IT person, and the business operated 24/7, I would try to perform my upgrades around 3am. I wouldn’t impact all my equipment at once, I would try to isolate sections of the network to minimize down time. Wouldn’t a power hungry company like AMAZON operate on server A and server B? In case they have to perform upgrades, they can shift over to server B until A is complete?

Collapse Sub discussionCorbin Maher

Corbin Maher

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 12:07

Adding to what Matthew said, the company I work for does installs after midnight because that is when they have found the traffic is the lightest. We currently have our applications running on multiple servers in case one goes down. In the off chance that all of our main servers goes down, we do offer a disaster recovery option. Clients can pay extra to ensure that in the event our company’s main servers go down, our application can still be ran through back up servers stored in a secure location under ground.

Collapse Sub discussionWinston Park

Winston Park

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 8:31

Hi Matt and Corbin,

Fantastic teamwork

Please continue sharing your ideas, such as the managing of 24x7 operation

Nice, very nice

Hi Everyone,

Assume your customers want you to improve quality of service (QoS) for the their networks, in which some equipment are old; in what ways could IoTs be used in the situation?

Thanks

Winston

Natasha Walker

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 10:33

Well first I would utilized QoS divvying up their available bandwidth between applications to improve speed. I would prioritize based on their needs such as VoIP, Live Stream, Browsing, Xbox.

Collapse Sub discussionRobert Buckley

Robert Buckley

6 Jan 2019 6 Jan at 9:31

Currently I have my computer hooked to the network. My cell phone uses its own network because where I live internet is not the best quality. I live with family though and they have the computer, television, phones and tablets all connected to the network as well as the router file the WiFi.

Collapse Sub discussionWinston Park

Winston Park

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 11:59

Hi Rob,

Very nice sharing your home network configuration

Hi Everyone,

Let us say you work for an Internet provider and your manager wants the capability to know, before it happens, of network issues that will impact subscriber service; you are asked to discuss an IoT strategy to make this possible; what are your IoT ideas for making this a reality?

Thanks

Winston

Collapse Sub discussionMohammad Mohammad

Mohammad Mohammad

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 12:55

Hey Professor Winston, interesting question. I think the best strategy would be to figure out what usually causes network issues with the internet provider and what are the signs of a future network error occurrence. After figuring this out, I would then make a protocol for the manager and also attempt to code a signal that is sent out to the computer and placed on the computer screen as a warning. Similar to what security companies like McAfee do with the “Your computer is at risk” message.

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Winston Park

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 8:06

Hi Mohammad,

Very good ideas for managing network issues

Hi Everyone,

If you were responsible for troubleshooting network problems, why should your emphasis be on prevention, rather than fixing?

Thanks

Winston

Mohammad Mohammad

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 18:45

Thank you Professor! The emphasis I would put on prevention is learning when the network issues occur and what causes them, then I would try to program mini scripts for the manager to use if the network problems re occur but the main thing I would do for prevention is create a model where we list every issue that occurs and what causes it, then try to address it and figure out if we can configure the system to avoid these network errors and create automated tasks for the errors if they do happen to reoccur.

Edward Wolfe

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 19:40

It’s much easier to get ahead of a problem to prevent it from happening rather than try to fix it after the fact. Not to mention that when prevention is done properly it’s seamless to the end user. They won’t experience any interruptions and won’t be any wiser to a problem ever having existed in the first place. If you wait until something goes wrong then everyone is potentially affected. Now not only do you have to fix the problem but you or the company also have to deal with all the others problems that came from the first one.

Collapse Sub discussionMathew Saenz

Mathew Saenz

6 Jan 2019 6 Jan at 9:49

It’s amazing how technology has taken off, and what we take for granted now. It seems like it’s a race to make anything-everything an IoT. Do we really need a WiFi oven? Are we that lazy to walk over to it and click a button? My toothbrush has Bluetooth, so I can monitor usage….I don’t believe we need that. Consumers don’t under stand bandwith - WiFi- IoT. People think that they can connect 50 plus bandwidth hogging devices to their home network with a 24mb connection, and wonder why it’s slow. They also want WiFi to work at their “promised speed” in their 3600sqft home, in every room. MESH networking is the future, and I’m hoping to learn more about it in this class.

IoT

-camera

- alarm

- cell phone

- smart tv

-smart garage door system

- smart lights

- laptop

- coffee maker

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Collapse Sub discussionMichele Dragon

Michele Dragon

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 10:58

Mathew,

Your comment about how people think they can connect as many devices to there home network with a 24MB connection, and wonder why it’s slow. Is so very true, it’s hard to explain to them why there speeds are so slow(got into a couple debates with my family about it haha).

I keep my IoT very simple, with one phone, one smart tv, one gaming console, one tablet, and one laptop.

Mathew Saenz

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 12:47

Michele,

People don’t care how the internet/network functions…they just want it to work. It’s like turning on a faucet, you expect water to flow. If water didn’t flow, the average person probably wouldn’t care for an explanation, they just want it fixed. Todays youth is so involved in IoT’s, that I feel if the internet goes down, they would panic. Popular IoT is the RING doorbell and Amazon Echo. It seems like 7/10 people have them. With all these devices, it makes me wonder if these companies have access to the data. Are they monitoring? Is that legal?

Christian Escobar

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 11:05

That’s funny. I use to work for Comcast/TWC/Spectrum, and we would have that issue all the time. Customers would subscribe to 3 Mbps for $14.99 and be mad because their service was too slow. You get what you pay for. So, people eventually have to upgrade. Currently, I have 300 Mbps, and I have 4 cells phones, smart tv, 2 Rokus, and 1 PlayStation using the network and it works well. I have been seeing commercials that they now offer 900 Mbps. Internet speeds and networks have become a big part of homes today. Almost like a necessity.

Collapse Sub discussionWinston Park

Winston Park

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 12:07

Hi Matt,

Very interesting questions that I would like our class to share its thoughts on

Hi Everyone,

Do we really need a WiFi oven?

Are we that lazy to walk over to it and click a button?

Thanks

Winston

Collapse Sub discussionVictor Loor

Victor Loor

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 17:56

I do not believe it is a matter of us being lazy. I believe it is just how the future is going. I am 35 years old and remember my parents thinking I played too many video games, telling me they didn’t have video games when they grew up. Older generations have a hard time seeing things done other than the way they did it. I believe its important to adapt to the way things are going to see that point of view.

Collapse Sub discussionGeorge Balogi

George Balogi

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 19:07

Victor,

I’m 36 and I have the opposite view point. I think it is unnecessary to have a wifi oven. Adopting most/all change is not necessarily a good idea.

Take the wifi oven as an example. The company is now spending a ton of time getting the software right and all of the digital stuff. Now, they still have to sell it at a reasonable price point so they are probably cutting some costs. I’d imagine they are probably cutting out what makes an oven, a good oven. But that is just the pessimist in me.

There are good uses for IoT though. Having the ability to get alert that your basement is flooding could be the difference between having a little work to do to clean up some water and losing a bunch of possessions.

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Collapse Sub discussionVictor Loor

Victor Loor

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 6:36

As technology improves the product usually gets cheaper. For example, you can buy a smart t.v now for a reasonable price. When flat screens first started coming out, they were expensive and bulky compared to todays t.vs. I believe not being able to adapt to the world of today leaves you in stagnate state. I do see your point of view about wasting time and money on equipment that is not necessary. I do also think using that time and effort breeds new ideas and so innovation continues. When people were using ice as a refrigerator, I am sure there were people saying that building a refrigerator was a waste of time.

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Robert Buckley

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 18:46

Victor you have an excellent point about improved technology getting cheaper, the curious question I have and it may be because I think way outside the box is with all the new technology coming about such as WiFi ovens whats to say that someone new to hacking decides to see what they can do as a game and leaves someones oven on or other appliances that could cause a fault within a home. I feel that technology is useful in some aspects but there is a point where it can become a little over bearing on what all has WiFi access or controlled from just sitting around.

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Mohammad Mohammad

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 10:46

That’s a great question professor, in my opinion, we definitely do not need the WiFi oven UNLESS our situation requires it. By that I mean, unless our capability of getting up and moving is not well because of the circumstances we are given, the WiFi oven is definitely not necessary. Otherwise for the elderly or people who are in situations that make it difficult for them to move, it is definitely helpful for them.

Heather Marchand

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 9:32

I do not believe it’s people being too lazy to push a button but more for convenience. My electric oven takes about 4 minutes to preheat so while I’m preping food on the counter my hands are more often than not getting messy with whatever ingredients I am working with so rather than having to stop turn on the oven wash my hands to continue handling the food and cleaning the oven switches with I probably got dirty I can tell Alexa to preheat as I am working. As thing goes with my smart bulbs if I need to carry something into the house when I get home from work and my hands are full Alexa can turn on the lights for me. Especially if I’m trying to bring in the groceries all in one trip.

Luis Montiel

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 22:22

Hi Everyone,

Do we really need a WiFi oven?

Are we that lazy to walk over to it and click a button?

Depends on the occasion. Let’s say your profession was a chef, and you had to cook a whole meal for a wedding and had multiple things running at the same time, without a wifi oven to help you turn on or change the temperature you may or may not be able to finish cooking. In all honesty, there will be someone out there that will benefit from it.

- Luis M.

RV Micah Valenzuela

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 22:48

Hi Matthew, I have the same vision how you see IoT devices and WiFi. It’s true that IoT took handle everything and I wouldn’t be surprised that someday even though slippers will be an IoT device. It really do take off and made people lazy that we don’t even need those devices. On the other hand it still have an advantages.

Collapse Sub discussionRobert Crumrine

Robert Crumrine

6 Jan 2019 6 Jan at 11:20

I currently have a dual bandwidth router setup that powers

2 x smart tvs

2 x laptops

2 x iPhones

Being in a 1100 sq ft apartment it would be pointless to use anything “smart” if I owned my own house that would be a different story. I completely agree with Matthew that having things like a toothbrush with an app to record " how efficient your brushing is" is just absurd. At this current day and age having WiFi enabled or a companion app is almost required just to stay relevant. I was browsing Youtube and this video is perfect to relate to the topic we are talking about now.

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Winston Park

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 15:39

Hi Rob,

Great job sharing your research findings

Hi Everyone,

Along with the word, smart, yes, you are correct, there is an app for just about everything, including wearables; why does it seem as if we cannot function without the guidance of an app?

Thanks

Winston

Robert Crumrine

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 16:59

Professor,

With smartphones being almost a necessity, having a regular coffee maker or refrigator doesn’t cut it. Now with a little bit of software you can remote enable your Keurig to start brewing your coffee while you are coming home. Also with the refrigerator, Samsung I believe has makes the model that you can request a picture be sent to you via text and it will display everything in your refrigator? Why do you require a touchscreen refrigator that’s advertised to “entertain your guests?” It’s just the way technology is moving to automation and voice activated everything. Companies have to find ways to separate themselves.

Collapse Sub discussionMathew Saenz

Mathew Saenz

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 18:16

It’s generational I believe. The youth need “APPS” for EVERYTHING! What happened to visiting the website? When did that become LAME and old fashioned. Just because a device is labeled “SMART” doesn’t mean it’s the brightest crayon. My favorite is the cheap bluray player with built in apps, and WIFI. These bluray players have such poor hardware and software that they barely play blurays correctly.

Consumers don’t realize that they’re going to get a better experience with applications from using an Apple TV, Rouku, or gaming console. Just because it has WIFI and network capability, doesn’t make it a great user experience.

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Winston Park

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 8:31

Hi Rob and Matt,

Fantastic teaming on items labeled Smart and how companies are finding ways to separate themselves

Hi Everyone,

Why is it that not only companies, but consumers as well are making the switch to devices labeled Smart?

Thanks

Winston

Heather Marchand

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 15:12

I think this more for convince for both companies and for consumers. Anything can make getting the job done a bit quicker and more efficient is always welcomed to usually save people money. I personally will use Alexa to add appointments or meetings while I’m working on something else since I can easily use voice commands

RV Micah Valenzuela

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 20:48

Hello Robert, I also watch Linus Tech Tips youtube videos. He had a good point about using smart devices. Everything has advantage and disadvantages. IoT devices really do absurd nowadays and it is really popular but it made people to be lazy.

Collapse Sub discussionGeorge Balogi

George Balogi

6 Jan 2019 6 Jan at 13:00

I have some IOT devices on my network. I utilize a smart home hub that allows connection and monitoring of IOT devices. Some of these include water leak sensors, door sensors, motion sensors, and more. I’ve seen other IOT appliance devices out there such as smart refrigerator, washers/dryers, garage door openers, etc. One of the problems with these devices is the added cost and potential breakdown of the added features. Also, adding internet connectivity to items like this introduces a security risk. Controlling people’s IoT devices from afar is an invasion that wasn’t exactly possible before the smart items.

Winston Park

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 11:04

Hi George,

That is great sharing of IoTs in the home, and the added costs associated with these features

Hi Everyone,

It seems that most people do not mind spending $100s on phones; will those same people be bothered by the added costs associated with IoTs to manage home devices?

Thanks

Winston

Collapse Sub discussionVictor Loor

Victor Loor

6 Jan 2019 6 Jan at 17:46

I have a 2 laptops, 2 smart phones, 2 smart t.v s , Alexa enabled device, I also have a wifi extender. There are light fixtures, car starters, wifi dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators

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Winston Park

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 11:13

Hi Vic,

Very nice job sharing a list of IoT capable devices

Hi Everyone,

Having a WiFi oven, would you be a concerned with the risk of fire? Soon we will need a device to remotely manage the process of taking the chicken out of the refrigerator and into the oven?

Thanks

Winston

Thomas Loughlin

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 17:29

If you were to have a WiFi oven, there should be some safety features as well, even if it means a fire extinguisher goes off inside of it making a mess. This is a major fire hazard and could cause major legal issues for the suppliers also insurance claims may be difficult if a fire was started because of impatience.

I think it would be very nice to have a robot prepping food for my family so that I wouldn’t have to after working 12 hours, someone most likely has created this.

Collapse Sub discussionEdward Wolfe

Edward Wolfe

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 13:15

We currently have quite a few things connected to our network and the internet. IOT devices would include our Alexa’s, security cams, smart lock and doorbell, and Nest thermostat. It’s nice being able to manage these things from the computer or from a smartphone app. It makes everyday life around the home easier and helps you to manage things while away.

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Winston Park

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 11:38

Hi Ed,

Great points on the value of IoTs in the home and being able to manage them from your phone

Hi Everyone,

Is there a concern with someone, whom you do not know, to get a hold of your phone and unlock your door? Or are you concerned about apps failure?

Thanks

Winston

Daniel Fraser

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 23:41

I am not concerned about someone getting a hold of my phone and unlocking my door. I have a numerical code to unlock my phone and all locks in my home are mechanical, a key must be used. If I had something like the Amazon lock I would be more concerned but still would go back to a mechanical lock verses anything battery operated. Batteries die.

Marcel Dyer

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 8:38

I am always more concerned if the application stop communicating with the locks when I am trying to unlock the door. When I leave the house, I make sure I have a backup way to unlock the doors in the event of no one is home and my phone stops working. It does seem a little weird to still carry a door key but I will accept that as long as I can still enter the house.

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Silvia Regueiro Laca

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 16:38

IoT is an ecosystem of any devices that help you to carry the life more easy, like assist you, or automated functions that have relative with Internet and Wi-Fi, and web cameras or/and smartphones and you can find inside or outside a home

They can range from a Wi-Fi pet camera on your bookshelf to a medical device implanted in your body, like a pacemaker, Can be called Smart homes. For example

ALEXA

ECHO

PRINTER

SMARTPHONE

CAMERAS HOME SECURITY

COFFEE MAKER

THERMOSTATE

LIGHTS POWER

DOORBELL SYSTEMS

TOASTER

PERSONAL ASSIST

IoT devices can be controlled through an app on a smartphone for household aids

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Winston Park

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 13:27

Hi Silvia,

Very nice to see your IoT list that will make life easier

Hi Everyone,

Should we be managing technology or should technology be managing us? For example, why is it necessary for a device to tell you how many steps you are behind in your step objectives?

Thanks

Winston

Mathew Saenz

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 18:24

The management of technology, that is a key point. Do we let it take over us, or do we know when to draw the limit. We are advancing. One student mentioned about video games and growing up. Our parents didn’t have that technology, and today we are giving our kids internet connected phones/tablets….are we monitoring what they’re watching? When they play Fort nite, are we monitoring who they’re talking to?

Theresa Siragusa

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 18:14

Hello Professor,

I feel the point of technology is help improve the efficiency of normal daily activities. For example, having an apple watch can help notify you when someone is calling, or sending a message without having to reach for your phone. With that being said, at the end of the day, we should be managing our technology and not the other way around. Even though technology is there to provide convenience it is not good to always rely on that technology to run our lives. For example, you need to be up by a certain time and you rely on your phone’s alarm to wake you up. What happens if your phone does not charge over night? Under a pillow so you can’t hear it? At the end of the day it our responsibility to ensure that we get up at a certain time.

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Joseph Robinson

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 17:24

In my house, we have 3 desktop PC’s that are connected to our network through a wired Ethernet connection. We have about 2 laptops which are connected through wifi when they are being used. There are 6 different smart phones which utilize our wireless internet, as well as 2 Playstation entertainment systems, a smart TV, and 2 media players. Our Router supports a dual band wireless network, one at 2.4Ghz and the other at 5.0Ghz. Only certain devices are capable of connecting to the 5.0Ghz connection, but it allows for less traffic over a single frequency if we are able to utilize both connections with different devices.

Joseph Robinson

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 17:25

I can also log into my router through my web browser and view all the connected devices at any given time, which is very helpful for monitoring suspicious activity or troubleshooting any networking issues.

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Emily Baggett

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 17:37

I have a desktop, a laptop, a Raspberry Pi, a PlayStation, a tablet, a Nintendo DS, a television, and a cell phone currently connected to my network. Those are just the things I can think of off-hand. If I implemented the “smart home” technology I could have wall sockets and light fixtures connected to my network and they would be accessible through voice control using Alexa, Google or Siri which would also be connected to my network.

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Joseph Robinson

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 21:19

Emily,

I do not yet have any smart home devices either, but I am interested in getting a few of those products when I have a place of my own. It is pretty crazy to see how much has been introduced into the online world over the past 10 years. So much more of our everyday activities are being integrated with our networks. Networking is becoming more relevant in our lives each day and classes like this one are extremely beneficial. I am excited to learn more throughout this course.

Thanks!

Joseph Robinson

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Winston Park

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 7:44

Hi Joe,

It is great that you shared the experience you have with your home network

Hi Everyone,

It is likely that each device will need a different app; would that be an issue in your environment, why, why not?

Thanks

Winston

George Balogi

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 18:22

RE:It is likely that each device will need a different app; would that be an issue in your environment, why, why not?

It depends on what items you choose to add to your environment. Each device will use a single or multiple different protocols. Zwave and Zigby are two current IoT protocols. If you chose items that all use a common protocol and all work with the same management interface program then only one program is needed.

Two mentalities can be used for multiple app environments. The first is the single pane of glass idea where everything can be viewed and controlled from one program. The other is a separate program for each different device. The single pane of glass is very convenient and is usually preferred, but it is also a single point of failure. If that app goes down, everything goes down. The opposite is true for separate programs.

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Theresa Siragusa

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 18:45

Professor,

Answering your question about how each device requires their own app in order to run, in my experience of working at Best Buy as a Geek Squad Agent, I feel that the technology world is moving to only have one app for everything to help improve efficiency. For example, with Apple devices, Apple has developed their software to incorporate a component call handoff where it connects your phone, computer, watch and even smart home together into one system. Now with the invention of voice control devices like the Google Home, you are able to control many devices without having to even lift a finger.

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Winston Park

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 7:20

Hi George and Theresa,

I love it; teamwork is very important in the IT field

Hi Everyone,

To have one app to communicate with all devices would probably mean open source; where would that leave Apple and others?

Thanks

Winston

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Joseph Robinson

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 23:35

I absolutely LOVE working with a team to accomplish a goal, especially in the technology. The satisfaction of resolving problems and helping others in the process is very rewarding for me personally.

I think that open source software is amazing, because the community can put their skills together to create something amazing. Apple is an established company that has all of its product wrapped up in their brand. Some people love Apple while others hate it. I personally do not use it because it strips away the freedom that I enjoy with android and windows. If I wanted to switch to Apple, I would have to migrate all of my devices to apple brands for it to work nicely together.

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Tarrance Sowell

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 18:37

IOT (Internet of Things) is a network of devices. IOT devices consist of things such as cars, medical equipment, first responder’s equipment, and home appliances. Electronics devices or software can be added to some of the things I mentioned to make them capable of connectivity that allows them to receive or transmit data.

I have a lot of IoT devices in my home such as

1 Alexa

2 Smart TVs

3 Gaming systems

4 Ring doorbell

5 Coffee maker (my favorite )

6 printers

7 Thermostat

8 Sprint Drive for my car

The list goes on LOL.

Here is a helpful link that gives you a little background on IoT.

https://internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/definition/Internet-of-Things-IoT (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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Winston Park

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 8:00

Hi Tarrance,

Very nice of you to share your IoT findings

Hi Everyone,

The thermostat is a great way to keep patients comfortable, but other than ensuring the ideal hospital room temperature, what might IoT be used for in the room?

Thanks

Winston

Tarrance Sowell

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 16:16

Some states adopted using the chip on patients to keep track of medical records.

Thomas Loughlin

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 20:39

Another way IoT can be used is with hospital equipment. Oxygen tanks are in high demand and people constantly forget to check the pressure gauge. People are constantly coming into Emergency rooms barely able to breath. These sensors could save lives. However, if a device was developed for these tanks to refill the systems automatically with filtered clean oxygen each time the pressure became to low, there would not be an issue with the emergency rooms being over crowded. When these devices have a failure within the programming an email is sent to a specified computer so that a phone call is made to the person of interest to save there life.

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Daniel Fraser

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 0:19

Speaking of thermostats, I wish my home had a thermostat that had alerts when the temp has been changed. Just that an alert that it has been touched. i can’t tell you how many time my kiddo has felt cold and cranked the thermostat up to 85 and I have come home to a sauna. The fuel oil used in my furnace is delivered twice a year and excessive use of the furnace can bring the bill up significantly. So if I had a smart thermostat that sent an alert when it has been adjusted I could keep track of when the kiddo cranks the heat like she thinks I never knew she touched it.

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Winston Park

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 7:27

Hi Tarrance, Tom, and Dan,

Please continue the awesome teamwork

Hi Everyone,

From med to thermostats are great applications, but what does this mean for human judgment; it is no longer important, why, or why not?

Thanks

Winston

Thomas Loughlin

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 20:03

Whether it is a being determined by a code or by hand, it will still be based on human judgement. Human judgement determines right or wrong. Just because a computer is developed by a person does not mean they are correct in their coding. Human judgment determines this. Coding just simplifies human judgment to decide outcomes based on set answers to questions.

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Mauricio Sanchez

7 Jan 2019 7 Jan at 21:58

We have many devices connected to our network at home:

2 work laptops 2 desktops

chromebook

Printer

4 iPads

4 iPhones

Smart TV

Multiple game consoles

Security system

There are many other devices that could be added, but I intentionally choose to restrict what else we add. My primary concern is security and privacy. The devices I have need internet access to function fully and properly, anything that is for novelty I don’t want as I see it as just another possible intrusion point.

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Winston Park

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 8:09

Hi Mauricio,

The sharing of your home network configuration is appreciated

Hi Everyone,

Assume you are the manger of an IT department, and employees are able to take their assigned laptops home, what would be your concerns knowing that employees can, by way of IoTs, gain access to customers’ network?

Thanks

Winston

Mauricio Sanchez

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 0:26

This would be a situation where risk assessment should have been done ahead of time and proper processes and monitoring should be in place. If this is a known risk, is it really necessary for these employees to take their work laptops home? If it is necessary, what security protocols are in place to prevent abuse by the employees? This is a very serious risk for the company and I would hope that the protocols and processes were vetted out well before the employees were allowed to take their work laptops home.

Corbin Maher

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 21:11

A big concern is that the employees home network may not be secure. If the employee uses their computer for personal use they could pick up a trojan or virus. Once a computer is infected the hacker can gain access to the company network and all of the sensitve data that company may store. Sticking with the IoT theme, by working remotely other devices that are infected that use the home network could also impact the company computer.

Jessica Watret

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 7:22

Hello everyone! I am really enjoying everyone’s posts for this week. With that being said, IoT (internet of things) is basically the different devices that can be connected to your internet. Such as; tablets, computers, cell phones, TV’s, sound bars, google homes/amazon echo, lighting systems and so much more. Just about anything that is produced in todays world can be connected through WIFI. Most people don’t realize, that out of that long list of devices that can be added to a WIFI network, home appliances are part of that list. Most new appliances that are produced have the ability to be connected to a WIFI network for various reasons. That major appliance brand that begun that journey of creating an appliance brand that could be connected to a network was Samsung. They designed the FamilyHub refrigerator. That device had essentially a giant tablet on the front of the right hand door. Which could be used to play music, keep lists, keep track of a family calendar and it even had a camera on the inside of the door to have an actually look on the inside of the fridge. That camera took a picture every time the door closed and would send it to your phone/email that way while at the store you can check to see what you are out of if you didn’t have a list with you! Then Samsung created the Range that would allow you to start or stop the range or watch the temperature on the food cooking and would notify you. All of these THINGS are connected to a network.

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Christian Escobar

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 14:26

The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, collecting and sharing data. Thanks to cheap processors and wireless networks, it’s possible to turn anything, from a pill (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.to an airplane (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., into part of the IoT. This adds a level of digital intelligence to devices that would be otherwise dumb, enabling them to communicate without a human being involved, and merging the digital and physical worlds.

An example of loT is pretty much any physical object can be transformed into an IoT device if it can be connected to the internet and controlled that way. A lightbulb (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. that can be switched on using a smartphone app is an IoT device, as is a motion sensor or a smart thermostat (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in your office or a connected streetlight. An IoT device could be as fluffy as a child’s toy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or as serious as a driverless truck (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., or as complicated as a jet engine that’s now filled with thousands of sensors collecting and transmitting data back to make sure it is operating efficiently. At an even bigger scale, smart cities projects are filling entire regions with sensors (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to help us understand and control the environment.

The term IoT is mainly used for devices that wouldn’t usually be generally expected to have an internet connection, and that can communicate with the network independently of human action. For this reason, a PC isn’t generally considered an IoT device and neither is a smartphone – even though the latter is crammed with sensors. A smartwatch (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or a fitness band (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or other wearable device might be counted as an IoT device, however.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-the-internet-of-things-everything-you-need-to-know-about-theiot-right-now/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Technology is really evolving as we speak or type. There is so much going on in the world today. The lightbulb example was very interesting. For Christmas, I got an Echo Dot. With that Echo Dot, I am able to purchase a lightbulb and then command the Echo Dot (Alexa) to turn the lights on and off. Reminds me of the clapper that came out many years ago. This is a much more sophisticated technology though. Another thing that you can also add to it is speakers. You can control the volume. Also, music can play from there as well, check the weather, set alarms and reminders, and control other popular smart home products. It is definitely a new device that can enhance or make life a lot easier.

Edited by Christian Escobar on 8 Jan at 14:30

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Winston Park

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 7:19

Hi Chris,

You did a fine job presenting your findings on various IoT features

Hi Everyone,

In other words, the purchasing of appliances are becoming the way we buy cars; they have features that we must pay for whether we need them or not?

Thanks

Winston

Mauricio Sanchez

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 17:57

I really hope it never gets to that extreme! My gut feeling is that at least in the immediate future we will continue to see manufacturers produce similar models of the same device, with less expensive models missing the more esoteric functions. Companies want to sell their product, so less expensive versions will be created to sell at retailers like WalMart. As features become less expensive they may become standard, but I think we’re a long way off from WiFi toasters being the only model available. Just like cars today, many features are extra and you can choose not to get them in the vehicle.

Silvia Regueiro Laca

Silvia Regueiro Laca 8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 16:49 How is work?

IOT is a system that has sensors, and you can talk with devices to do some homework that assists you and need some kind of connectivity with Wi-Fi and is an interface between you and the IOT and process data of want do you want to do them for you.

Other examples of IoT

GPS

A. I.

ROBOTS

MOBILE LOCATIONS TRACKING

MOBILE BANKING

MOBILE PHONE

RESERVE HOTELS BY SOME APP

E PAY BILLS

WEATHER FORECAST

BUY AIR TICKETS BY SOME APP

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Marcel Dyer

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 18:44

The Internet of Things consists of devices that contain sensors, and systems that store and analyze the data transmitted from the sensors. The sensors on the devices are constantly monitoring and communicating to provide real time data that can lead to real time analytics. One of the most recent appliances I have seen that you can connect to a network is a pressure cooker. It allows it to communicate with an application on your cellphone giving the user access to data and the ability to manipulate the pressure cooker.

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Jessica Watret

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 9:57

Nice post and response for week ones discussion board! I really enjoyed reading what you had to say on the topic being discussed. I think you provided a nice amount of information and detail for your initial topic discussion post and response. I really like how you broke down what IoT actually is. How would you describe it to someone who doesn’t understnd a ton of technology? What types of devices are considered to be a part of IoT?

Gage Wilson

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 21:34 Hey Jessica,

            I may not be Marcel, but I will try my best to break it down into a more simplified manner.  Basically an IoT is considered as a group of devices that can share information between each other over a network connection.  For example, this would be like how you would communicate with a server at Microsoft if you were to use their cloud storage from your computer.  Another example would be using your phone to manage a thermostat in your house.

            It can be a little misleading in the name, since it has the word internet in the name.  The term IoT applies to all networks, which the Internet is one of many.  Really an IoT can be as simple as two devices connected and sharing data between each other by themselves or as complex as every device in the world connected and sharing their data simultaneously.  It doesn't need to be connected to the internet for the term to apply, but most things are in this day and age.

            So I guess to answer both of your questions at once; the IoT is a term used for connected devices that can communicate to each other, and any device that can communicate with another device can be part of that IoT.

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Daniel Fraser

8 Jan 2019 8 Jan at 23:29

Adding a reply to this weeks discussion I am sitting at work. I opened my phone and searched active devices and what my blue tooth could discover. This included networks in my area and all devices that had their blue tooth or wireless turned on. I have 7 devices that are close enough for my phone to pick up. These devices included other peoples phones and two network printers. I have 10 wifi signals and all are password protected. As simple as my phone is and as powerful of a range it has I was surprised to see this many devices/ networks available. Living in a rural area I only generally see my wifi and maybe a bar or two of my closest neighbors internet.

Pedro Ramirez

10 Jan 2019 10 Jan at 18:10

Daniel I never thought about that. I just moved to the suburbs as I have lived in the big city for most of my life and have always thought how do people do work from home with very to little service out there. I know times has change and there are better service providers that can accommodate. But it makes you think that most of the things in a persons IOT is mostly for the busy hustle and bustle individuals that live in cities. As those that live in those tucked away places or like you said rural area have small networks that probably are simple and only are just a Wifi with a router and maybe a few devices.

Daimien Muna

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 10:32

I have a few things are connected to the internet. My router, gaming PC, laptop and my phone are what I have connected. My bother that stays with me also has his laptop, phone and firestick.

Silvia Regueiro Laca

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 13:57

IOT in my home, 2 cells, 2 tablets, 2 desktops, one of them is wireless, modem, router, the other desktop I will try to connect wireless but still nothing. I can’t remember how I did with my desktop to do the same with the another. 2 smart TVs, any appliance automated but someday, I want to proof smart automatization home. Not have ALEXA or ECHO, I have SIRI that remind my appointments, or sometimes I told to SIRI and ask her to wake up a specific hour, not always, to know that put me music or search some topic on the internet. I use many applications or apps tools to assist me in many different homework or any other utility function are so well many of them. I read that ALEXA has some defects that listen to your conversation staying off, but is considered so good anyway. SIRI also put me my emails.

Gage Wilson

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 14:53

            The Internet of Things is basically the interconnectivity of devices over a network; such as computers, phones, home appliances, and other network accessible devices, which can allow data to be transferred between each other.

            After the Router and Modem, my network specifically consists of:

WIRED

My Main Tower PC

Dish Reciever

HP Pavilion Laptop

HP Proliant Server

Dell 2150cdn Lazer Printer

2 x Unmanaged Netgear Network Switches

Managed Dell PowerConnect Network Switch

5 x Game Consoles

WIRELESS

HP Pavilion Laptop (Not Related)

Zenith Smart TV

Nintendo Wii

Nintendo Wii U

3 x Handheld Consoles

3 x Tablets

3 x Phones

            As for adding other devices to the network to allow communication between them, I would say that it would all be down to practicality.  For instance, having the ability to remotely control the lights and heating in a house is a practical application of adding network capability.  You may want to turn on or off your lights at specific times or have them on before you get home.  The same goes for heating and AC.  Being able to access the internet through a television by itself also has practicality to it.  This basically eliminates the necessity of a 3rd party device  to allow web browsing or use of a service such as Netflix or Hulu.  Even a network connectable coffee maker would be arguably practical in the sense that you could turn it on before you get home so that you have a hot pot of coffee or water waiting for you.

            However, it seems that the practical use of this technology has been more or less put aside to ride the fad that it has become; at least in my opinion.  I mean, why would I want have network access with my fridge?  Yes, you COULD use it to make a grocery list, or you COULD use it to look up recipes, but WILL you?  There are other devices that serve this function, such as a smart TV, tablet, or phone which you probably already own.  Beyond that, you can't angle or move a mounted screen in the side of your fridge to have better access to it as you move around the kitchen.

            It's the same with washing machines and dryers that are able to be remote accessed through the network.  WHY?!  If you put the clothes into the washing machine or dryer, chances are that you turned them on before walking away.  There's really nothing more that you can do from that point.  You could argue that you could turn on the machine for your kids if they were home alone and needed to do the laundry, but really I would be more concerned that my kid used too much detergent other than using the wrong cycle.  You know, something you can't control with your phone.

            So I guess what I'm getting at here is that other appliances COULD be added to a network to be manipulated, but is it practical to do so?  Will you use the device's features or will it be more of a novelty item that will get little to no use.

Pedro Ramirez

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 17:29

Internet of Things are devices that are connected to the internet as a network. They include Router, PC, Cell phone, Tv’s, Printer, and can range from refrigerators, too light fixtures, even your car and much more.The devices can be a multitude of things as most devices have Bluetooth and can be Wi-Fi operated.

In my home network I have: a router, 4 TV’s, a desktop, a laptop, roku box, 2 tablets, 2 cell phones, 2 printers, gaming system, security cameras, google home mini, a DVR and fitness watches.

Really the only appliance I would like, if I could afford it, would be one of those fancy refrigerators that have the two way screen to look inside it without opening it and to use it when I am grocery shopping.

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Rebecca Browne

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 17:59

The Internet of Things (IoT) is referring to all the various devices and “things” that have the ability of connecting to the internet. I have seen things like refrigerators being connected. Personally, I think that’s a bit too much but there are useful ones out there. One big issue with IoT is security and ensuring you are protected from malicious users. The easiest and first thing to do when connecting these things to your network is changing the default passwords and making sure it is a strong password!

Jessica Watret

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 20:38

Wonderful post and response for this weeks discussion board post and response. I really enjoyed reading what you had to say about this weeks topic discussion. I think you provided a nice amount of detail, insight and information to support the answer you posted. Why do you think there are some many types of “Things” that can be connected to the internet? Do you think it is necessary to have some of these “Things”?

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Iain Evans

9 Jan 2019 9 Jan at 23:08

IoT is a concept that allows us to expand our understanding of network-able tools, appliances, and applications. The first step was to build a protocol that could support a near inexhaustible number of network addresses. Our next step is to figure out productive ways to get everyday items linked, sharing informations, and “playing” together in ways that make life better.

Gage Wilson

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 22:37 Hey Iain,

            I completely agree with you.  However, we still have a problem with the first step of that plan.  Mostly being, phasing out IPv4 addresses and replacing them with IPv6 addresses.  Though IPv6 is coexisting alongside IPv4, and there are implementations in the current networking structure to convert IPv4 to IPv6, there still lies the fact that these two standards were not meant to work together. 

            It takes time to convert IPv4 packets into IPv6 packets and vise versa, meaning that unnecessary lag between two devices will be present.  How much lag, I do not know from my experience; however, it could end up being a bottleneck for certain processes over a network.  Though as it is right now, we are slowly making the transition to IPv6 as to not disrupt network communication when the switch is finally made.

Daniel Pachay

11 Jan 2019 11 Jan at 2:48

The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of devices such as vehicles, and home appliances that contain electronics, software, actuators, and connectivity which makes it possible for these things to connect, interact and exchange data. Internet of Things comprises extending Internet connectivity beyond standard devices, such as desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets, to any range of traditionally noninternet-enabled physical devices. Internet of things has numerous applications which include medical and healthcare, transport, building and home automation, industrial and agricultural among others.

Implanted with technology, these devices can connect and interact over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled. Devices I use on my network are a smart watch and smart radiator thermostat, smart lock and smart light bulbs. Other devices that could be added the network are Smart Cameras that one can control and watch the live video being captured by this camera on their smartphone from anywhere on the planet or facial recognition doors that could significantly reduce burglary and baggage trackers would be helpful in preventing baggage loss as people travel.

Loyd Spears

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 12:58

Good afternoon class,

Until this week I had not heard of the Internet of Things (IoT), however after reading and doing some research it is all things that I am familiar with just have never seen it talked about this way. The Internet of Things refers to things that can be given an IP address to communicate and transmit data. These “things” that are referred to can be automobiles, people with pace makers, animals with chips, appliances, etc. Currently on my network at home I have laptops, PC’s, cell phones, and TV’s connected . After a recent trip to Best Buy I have realized how many different things can be attached to a network including: refridgerators, washers, driers, stoves, and even a crock pot. With the way technology has advanced I am curios to see how it continues to evolve, and what new things become incorporated to the Internet of Things.

RV Micah Valenzuela

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 20:36

Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, object, animals or people that ate provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. I use a lot of several devices that use networks like while doing this assignment, even my door has a wifi that I can open through my phone, and almost everything in my house is consider as IoT devices. Yes, other device could be added to appliances and to network such as smart plug that you plug to your outlet before your appliances (coffee maker) and you can turn it on and off through your voice or your phone.

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Barren Burd Jr

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 21:58

It is so funny about that because we are adding so much to our everyday network even stuff like appliances and alarms and thermostats to alarms refrigerators and even washing machines… weird but they are all on our personal networks now

Angel Valdez

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 23:25

You are right Barren there are so many devices and apps we connect with now. There are even smart devices for baby diapers. It is crazy how far technology has come and while smart diapers seems pointless to me I’m sure there is someone out there who will use it.

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Angel Valdez

12 Jan 2019 12 Jan at 23:19

Devices I have connected to a network include cell phones, tablets, computers and things like that. I do enjoy using modern technology and think it has made life easier in a lot of ways, but I do think with every new way to connect us we are losing out on more privacy.

I think another device that could be added to our network would be a reliable tracking and health monitoring device for disabled and special needs people. I know there are devices that will track the wearers location, but I haven’t found anything to monitor health stats such as heart rate and oxygen levels and deliver the info in real time to a phone/ tablet or other device. I have a special needs child and would love to see product that could show me his location as well as assure me that he is okay at all times.

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Eric Still

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 0:05

The essence of IoT is all of your devices connected together and being able to communicate with themselves and others devices. Sending and receiving data to businesses, to keep them notified of bugs, errors, when someone wants to order something, ETC.

Marcel Dyer

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 11:07

It is an interesting thing to think about how all our devices can connect together and send message back and forth. That is more of a played-up way to think of it because most of the time the messages being sent are ones that we program them to send.

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Angelita Murphy

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 3:46

I currently have several laptops, game consoles, smart tv’s, cell phones, and watches that are connected to my home network. I have considered purchasing some smart home appliances, especially when I get that feeling that I might have left something on; or home security devices for that “did I lock the door?” or “did I close the garage?” moments I frequently have rushing off to work. I am also considering a camera at my front door for when packages get delivered, since I get many of those.

Corbin Maher

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 13:57

Utilizing smart devices is a cool way to provide you piece of mind. The Ring and other cameras at your door are a great way to add a layer of home protection. What’s interesting is the more appliances and devices you have connected to your network, the more susceptible you are to cyber attacks. Obviously there are steps you can take to protect your network but it is interesting that closing one door opens up another.

Theresa Siragusa

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 19:47

Hello Class,

When looking through all of the devices connected to my network, there is just too many to count since there are six of us in my home. Some of these items include: six laptops, three playstation 4, nintendo ds, iMac, TV’s for streaming, and we have two Google Homes. There is technology out there that can be added to my network like a fridge, with the new technology that is being created for appliances you are able to download recipes and calenders to your fridge through the internet. What I have implemented in my home is a Google Wifi system, through this mesh network, we are able to connect all of our devices throughout our home without effort.

Luis Montiel

13 Jan 2019 13 Jan at 22:18

What is the Internet of Things?

The internet of thing (IoT) is device type you turn on or off that is connected to the internet. Currently, I try to stay away from connecting everything to the internet due to the data that these companies get from it. Usually, the devices needed to connect to the internet needs an application downloaded to your device to be able to activate the device you’re trying to use. I do not like downloading applications I do not need to due to the data they receive when you accept their policy’s.

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