CH13- Internet of Things Flashcards
Sensor that detects changes in velocity and direction
Accelerometer
Provides automated movement
Actuator
Measures a property of a living thing: fingerprints, blood oxy, glucose
Biometric sensor
Industry 4.0 that integrates computers, machinery, and data for smart devices
CPS (Cyber physical systems)
Computer processing where sensors and actuators are located
Edge computing/processing
Rotates at a speed and direction in response to electric signals
Electric motor
Computer system designed to perform a specific function w/built in sensors and actuators w/no user interface ie robot arm
Embedded system
Type of field that connects utility network nodes and works w/NAN (Neighborhood area network)
FAN (Field Area Network)
Detects ground movement in siesmology/mining
GeoPhone
Determing location on Planet by satelite
GPS (Global Positioning System
Sensor that determines tilting and twisting movement
Gyroscope
Thin insulated wire w/o ends designed for low-power electronics
Hook-up wire
Measures moisture
Humidity sensor
Detects sounds underwater
Hydrophone
Industry that uses smart devices, automated/data driven
Industry 4.0
Detects infrared light, used to measure heat emitted by an object
Infrared sensor
Application that allows editing of programs to upload to a development board for execution
IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
Objects with computer chips embedded that communicate data with networks
Internet of Things (IoT)
Length of wire to conduct electricity
jumper wire
light sensor that changes resistance based on amt of light
LDR (Light dependent resistor)
Electronic device that emits light when electric current applied
LED (Light Emitting diode)
Small low powered processor w/built in I/O ports and memory at tens of megahertz
micro-controller
Detects sounds in air
Microphone
motion sensor that uses microwaves to bounce off an object to detect motion
microwave radar sensor
Detects motion in its detection feild
Motion sensor
Network used in utilities industry to wirelessly connect utility meters data
NAN (Neighborhood Area Network)
Detects an objects movement based on: temp, weight, sounds, body capacitance
occupancy sensor
motion detection that uses changes in Infrared light caused by moving objects
Passive Infrared (PIR)
Sensor that detects the presense and magnitude of light
Photo diode/resistor
Detects objects w/o touching them: optic, capacitance, ultrasonic
Proximity sensor
Motor that provides partial/360 rotation w/sensors to tell motors position
Servo motor
Computer mother board, size of credit card, with capabilities of a PC : ex reasberry PI
SBC (Single board computer)
Development tool giving access to components I/O lines
Solderless bread board
Coil of wire that creates a magnetic field to create linear motion
Solenoid
Motor that uses step motion to rotate to a precise location
Stepper motor
measures the amt of heat
Temp sensor
