Augmentiverse reference / Technologies
Internet of Things
Connecting physical observations to digital applications.
Overview
IoT connects sensing and actuation in physical objects to software services. In a spatial application, measurements become useful when they can be associated with the correct asset, place and time.
Complementary Role in the framework
Role in the Augmentiverse
IoT supplies changing real-world information for digital twins and contextual AR. It is an optional integration layer rather than a defining commitment.
How it works
Sensors produce observations, gateways or networks transport them, and services relate them to devices and assets. Applications must account for timestamps, units, identity and data quality.
Core components
- Sensors and actuators
- Connectivity and gateways
- Device identity
- Data services
What it enables
- Physical changes can become visible in spatial interfaces.
- Observations can inform contextual alerts and maintenance.
Where it is useful
- Equipment monitoring
- Environmental information in cities
Limits and implementation choices
- Insecure devices and poorly governed data increase risk.
- A connection does not establish reliable semantics or timely delivery.
Sources & further reading
- W3C Web of Thingswww.w3.org
- W3C Web of Things architecturewww.w3.org
Links identify the relevant specifications or documented implementations. A listed example does not imply endorsement, full interoperability or adoption of the Augmentiverse framework.