Internet of everything

5.4 Terms and concepts practice

This activity will help you to test some of the terms and concepts you've been introduced to.

model

a representation of a system

physical topology

a kind of map of the layout and location of all of the devices that comprise a network

logical topology

a diagram illustrating the flow of data through a network

predictive analytics

uses data mining and modelling techniques to determine what will happen in the future

prototype

a fully functional working version of a product that is under design

M2M interaction

a sensor sends data to a controller which activates an actuator

M2P interaction

a sensor sends data to a controller which sends an alert to a gateway which pages an employee

flowchart

uses symbols to represent workflows and decisions

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