The Internet of Things
Computer Science: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 6.1.9
The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is a fairly new but fast-growing concept where a network of physical devices and appliances can connect and exchange data.
The Internet of Things
- The Internet of Things (IoT) relates to a concept where computer systems are integrated into every day objects, so that they can all exchange data.
Privacy concerns
- With the advent of mobile devices, and the IoT, it is now easy to record data such as:
- Your location and movement habits (using GPS).
- What you look like (using facial recognition).
- There are some concerns about governments using the IoT to perform surveillance on citizens.
Test yourself on The Internet of Things
How can the Internet of Things know what you look like?
How does the Internet of things learn more about your schedule and movement habits?