Session 09: Real-World constraints

Question 1

Real world constraints of IoT Architecture?

Answer 1

1. Bandwidth and Connectivity
   
   • Bandwidth limitation
   • Intermittent connectivity
2. Power and Energy efficiency
   
   • Power constraints
   • Energy harvesting
3. Processing and Storage
   
   • Processing Resources
   • Storage capacity
4. Environmental condition
   
   • Temperature and Humidity
   • Physical security
5. Data privacy and Security
   
   • Privacy regulations
   • Security threats
6. Device Heterogeneity and Interoperability
   
   • Device Diversity
   • Vendor Lock-in
7. Regulatory compliance and Legal considerations
   
   • Regulatory requirements
   • Liability and Accountability

Question 2

Strategies for mitigating Constraints?

Answer 2

1. Bandwidth and Connectivity
   
   • Data compression and Aggregation
   • Edge computing
   • Offline operation
2. Power and Energy efficiency
   
   • Low-Power design
   • Energy harvesting
   • Dynamic power management
3. Processing and Storage
   
   • Edge intelligence
   • Data filtering and prioritization
   • Disturbed storage
4. Environmental condition
   
   • Ruggedized design
   • Environmental monitoring
   • Predictive maintenance
5. Data privacy and Security
   
   • End-to-end encryption
   • Authentication and Access control
   • Security monitoring and Incident response
6. Device Heterogeneity and Interoperability
   
   • Open standards and Protocols
   • Middleware Solutions
   • Vendor-Neutral approach