IOT and Applications

GTU # 3160716 Applications with IoT

Overview
Using IoT we can build many applications
Unit-5 but here, few IoT Applications will be
discussed.
Application Building We will cover following topics of the IoT
with IoT applications.
Overview – General Practice
Importance – Why we need?
Requirements – Materials and Facility
Architecture – Functional Block Diagram
How it works – General Working of IoT
Applications
Prof. Kalpesh H Surati Before we explore them one by one, let’s
Computer Engineering Department understand the common architecture of
Darshan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajkot
the IoT applications.
Kalpesh.surati@darshan.ac.in
+91 99250 10033
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Applications with IoT Applications with IoT

Common Architecture for IoT Application This “Local Analysis, Processing and Controlling” section may Common Architecture for IoT Application This Local Analysis, Processing and Controlling section may not
not be there in many IoT solutions be there in many IoT solution
Relays, Alarms, Motors,
All Kind of Sensors, In House Monitoring Remote Monitoring or Care Taker or Actuators, Light In House Monitoring Remote Monitoring or Care Taker or
Local Emergency Help Team Members. Local Emergency Help Team Members.
GPS, etc. or Care Taker Team Indicators, etc. or Care Taker Team
Monitoring Monitoring
Members Members
Sensor Remote Actuator Remote
Nodes Link Monitoring Nodes Link Monitoring

Controller Fog / Local Internet Cloud Controller Fog / Local Internet Cloud
Link Internet Internet Link Internet Internet
Node Link Computer Gateway Services Node Link Computer Gateway Services

Actuator Central and Remote Data Sensor Central and Remote Data
Nodes Within Organization for Storage/Analysis Analytics Nodes Within Organization for Storage/Analysis Analytics
Local Analysis, Processing and Controlling Local Analysis, Processing and Controlling
Relays, Alarms, Motors, Research / Decision All Kind of Sensors, Research / Decision
Actuators, Light Indicators, Making GPS, etc. Making
etc.
Where, Link: Wire, LAN, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth Connectivity Where, Link: Wire, LAN, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth Connectivity

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Applications with IoT Applications with IoT
How it works How it works
All the sensor and actuator nodes should be placed at All the controller nodes should have connected
appropriate place. with the Fog or local computer network, or directly
The sensor and actuator nodes should have proper to the cloud server via Internet.
Sensor Node
connectivity with controller nodes or direct to the Actuator Node Fog or local computer
cloud server. Receives all the data from all the controller nodes,
The sensor nodes sends the sensed data to the Execute some business logic and
Gateway Do analysis on the collected data, and
controller nodes or directly to the cloud server.
Actuator Node Send the filtered limited data to the cloud computer as
The controller node well as
Collects the data from all the sensors, Send the alert messages to the local team.
Apply some business logic on it as per the requirements
and The Fog computer should have Internet
Send it to the Fog or local computer, or directly to the cloud connectivity for the cloud communication.
Sensor Node Sensor Node
server.

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Applications with IoT Applications with IoT

How it works How it works
All the in House Monitoring team members can The care taker and data analytics teams may
access status of all the sensors from the execute corrective action based on the
Fog/Local computer. analyzed data.
The cloud They may
Stores all the data received from the Fog/Local Send command to the local computer or to the
computer or directly from the sensors, actuators directly and
Execute some business logic and Broadcast alert messages to the concern persons.
Do analysis on the stored data. All the actuator nodes receives command from
All those who have rights to access the cloud the cloud directly or from the controller or local
data can get desire information from it, like computer.
Remote monitoring team members, The “Local Analysis, Processing and
Data analytics team Controlling” section may not be there in many
IoT solution.

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Healthcare Application with IoT Healthcare Application with IoT
Overview Overview
The healthcare sector consists of Healthcare is delivered by health
medical and related goods and professionals.
services. Medicine
Healthcare sector provides medical Dentistry
services for maintaining or Pharmacy
improving health via Nursing
Prevention Psychology
Diagnosis And other health professions are all
Treatment part of health care.
Recovery or cure of disease, illness, Healthcare has become one of
injury, and other physical and mental India’s largest sector in terms of
harms in people.
revenue and employment.
Healthcare sector is much
diversified and is full of
opportunities in every segment.
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Healthcare Application with IoT Healthcare Application with IoT

Importance Importance
Before Internet of Things, patients’ Remote monitoring of patient’s health helps in
interactions with doctors were limited to Reducing the length of hospital stay and
visits. Prevents re-admissions.
There was no way doctors or hospitals IoT has applications in healthcare that benefit
could monitor patients’ health continuously. to
IoT enabled devices have made remote Patients
monitoring in the healthcare sector Families
possible. Physicians
Hospitals and
IoT helps Insurance companies.
To keep patients safe and healthy,
Empowering physicians to deliver superlative
care.

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Healthcare Application with IoT Healthcare Application with IoT
Requirements for IoT Setup Architecture Nursing Staff Nursing Staff
Sensors For Monitoring and Analysis and Doctors and Doctors
Heartbeat Sensor PC Local Care
Heartbeat Remote
Oxygen Level Sensor Mobile Sensor Taker Care Taker
Glucose Level Sensor Tablet Node Monitoring Internet Monitoring
Wi-Fi Patient Wise Wi-Fi /
Controller Node LAN
ESP8266 Node MCU or Oxygen Wi-Fi Internet
Controller Wi-Fi Fog Internet Cloud Data
Arduino Uno with Wi-Fi or Network Shield Sensor
Node LAN Computer Gateway Services Analytics
Node
For Fog Computing
Raspberry Pi or Within Research / Decision
Organization for Central and Remote Internet
PC Wi-Fi Making
Glucose Local Analysis Storage/Analysis
LAN and WAN Connectivity Sensor and Processing Patients
Node
Router and Switches Family
Wireless Access Point
Cloud Services
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Healthcare Application with IoT Healthcare Application with IoT

How it works How it works
All the sensor nodes should be placed on Fog computer
patient body, either direct or using wearables. Receives all the data from all the controller nodes
The sensor nodes should have Wi-Fi connectivity Execute some business logic and
with a controller node of the patient. Do analysis on the collected data, and
Send the filtered limited data to the cloud computer
The sensor nodes sends the sensed data to the as well as
controller node. Send the alert messages to the care taker team
The controller node collects (nursing staff and doctors).
The data from all the sensors, The Fog computer should have Internet
Apply some business logic on it as per the connectivity for the cloud communication.
requirements and
All the local care taker team members can be
Send it to Fog computer.
accessed health status of all the patients from
All the controller nodes of all the patients should the Fog computer.
have connected with the Fog computer network.

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Healthcare Application with IoT Healthcare Application with IoT
How it works Summery
The cloud IoT has changed people’s lives by enabling constant tracking of health conditions.
Stores all the data received from the Fog Wearables connected devices like blood pressure and heart rate monitoring cuffs, glucometer
Execute some business logic etc. give patients attention.
Do analysis on the stored data
On any changes in the routine activities of a person, alert message sends to family members
All those who have rights to access the cloud data can and health service providers.
get health records of the patients, like
Remote care taker team members IoT enables healthcare professionals to be more watchful.
Data analytics team Data collected from IoT devices can help physicians identify the best treatment process.
Patient family members IoT devices tagged with sensors are used for tracking real time location of medical
The care taker and data analytics teams may execute equipment like wheelchairs, nebulizers, oxygen pumps and other monitoring equipment.
corrective action based on the data and alert IoT-enabled hygiene monitoring devices help in preventing patients from getting infected.
messages.
It also help in asset management like pharmacy inventory control, and environmental
monitoring, for instance, checking refrigerator temperature.

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IoT Application in Retail IoT Application in Retail

Overview Importance
Retail is the process of selling In the retail industry customer plays key roll
consumer goods or services to The retail industry is rapidly transforming with
end-users for earning a profit. IoT solutions.
The retail sectors can be divided IoT is taking the center stage in the sector.
into
Inventory management has been an expensive
Food,
and tedious process.
Clothing & Textiles,
Consumer Durables, IoT system automatically monitors inventory.
Footwear, Send alert messages to managers if a certain
Jewelry, item is running low or going to expire soon.
Books-Music-Gift Articles, etc.
IoT devices are also helpful for avoiding
Oversupply
Shortage of goods and
Thefts in stores.
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IoT Application in Retail IoT Application in Retail
Importance Requirements for IoT Setup
Sensors
Customers are notified about discounts For Monitoring and Analysis
Touch Sensors
Actuators and Tags Alarm
and offers in real-time. PC
Gas Sensors Water Sprinkler
Mobile
It give data about customer behavior and Fire Sensors Beacons
Tablet
routes. IR Sensors RFID Tag and
RFID Reader
IoT helps to increase Controller
Customer loyalty,
ESP32 MCU or
Boost sales,
Arduino Uno with Wi-Fi or Network Shield LAN and WAN Connectivity
Offer a personalized experience, and
Improve inventory management. Router and Switches
Wireless Access Point
Cloud Services

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IoT Application in Retail IoT Application in Retail

For Inventory Management
Architecture How it works
On Each Item On Smart Shelves
For Feedback Store Manager
Touch and Other Staff All the sensor nodes and Beacons should
RFID
Sensor Wi-Fi
RFID Tags
Readers
be placed at various places in the store,
Nodes Monitoring washroom and parking area.
System
Gas & Fire
RIFD Tag Wi-Fi /
Central The sensor nodes should have Wi-Fi
Safety

Data LAN Internet connectivity with controller nodes.

For

Sensor Storage/Analysis
Nodes
Controller Wi-Fi Local Internet Cloud Internet Data The sensor nodes sends the sensed data
Wi-Fi to the controller nodes.
Nodes LAN Server Gateway Services Analytics
Ambiance

Internet
Light & Temp.
For

Sensor Beacon Within Organization for Local Research / Decision

The controller nodes
Nodes Wi-Fi /
Data Analysis and Processing Making Collects the data from all the sensors,
LAN
Apply some business logic on it as per the
Camera & IR Alarm & Beacons Customers requirements and
Sensor Water Sprinkler Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Send it to local computer.
Nodes Node
For In-store Navigation &
For In-Store, For Safety
Real Time Offers
Entry-Exit & Parking
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IoT Application in Retail IoT Application in Retail
How it works How it works
Touch sensors are used for customers’ feedback
about ambiance and cleanness at various places
like washroom, trial room etc.
Light and Temperature sensors are used for
ambiance monitoring which leads to energy
saving and customer comfort.
RFID readers should be placed at items display shelves to detect item presence in the shelves Camera and IR sensors are placed for monitoring
for the stock management. people density at various places, person in-out
ratio for store and the parking area.
All the controller nodes and RFID readers should have connected with the Local Area
Network. Gas sensors are used for monitoring various
gases levels in the store.
RFID tags should be attached with each and every item which are likely to be monitored.
Fire sensor are used for detecting fire in the store
Using the RFID tags one can monitor location and stock of the item. and send the alert signal to the Alarm & Water
RFID tags is also useful for auto billing and queue less exit. Sprinkler Node
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IoT Application in Retail IoT Application in Retail

How it works How it works
An alarm system and the water sprinkling All those who have rights to access the cloud data can get desire information and alerts, like
system are used for fire safety, should have Store manager
connected with a controller node Staff members
Local Server Data analytics team
Receives all the data from all the controller nodes, customers
Execute some business logic and The store manager and data analytics teams may execute corrective action based on the data.
Do analysis on the collected data, and
Send the essential data to the cloud computer.
The server computer should have Internet
connectivity for the cloud communication.
The cloud
Stores all the data received from the local server,
Execute some business logic and
Do analysis on the stored data.
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IoT Application in Retail IoT Application in Retail
How it works Summery
Beacons, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device IoT will dramatically transform and innovate the retail industry in the coming years.
Automatically connect with customers’ smartphones when they entered in the coverage area. The integration of IoT solutions will enable retail companies,
Send push notifications directly to the customers. To create successful marketing campaigns based on customer behavior,
Beacons can be installed at various places Deliver high-quality services,
For customer in-store navigation, Improve inventory management, and
To know foot fall in particular area of the store, and Reduce operational costs.
Collecting data about customer behavior and routes.
Customers are notified about discounts and offers in real-time using the beacons system.

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Driver Assistance Application with IoT Driver Assistance Application with IoT
Overview Importance
Vehicle manufacturing companies Driver’s drowsiness is one of the major factor is
are trying to make vehicles more reported in road accidents.
comfortable and safe for their Drowsiness is a kind of sleeping sensation which
passengers. can lead for closing eyes.
They are experimenting to design a Drowsiness make one physically inactive and
system that could monitor and alert insensitive to surroundings.
the user suffering from highway
So we need to monitor driver’s consciousness
hypnosis or white line fever.
along with his acceleration pattern and steering
As well as they need an IoT based angle.
system to prevent accidents
If any deviation is detected, a system should be
caused by drowsy driver.
there to alert the driver.
A process of detecting the deviation and
drowsiness of the driver should be developed.
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 Driver Assistance Application with IoT Driver Assistance Application with IoT
Importance Requirements for IoT Setup
Using Image Processing and Machine Sensors For Monitoring and Analysis
Learning (ML) technology a system can be Ultrasonic Sensor PC
developed. Mobile
Cameras Tablet
The system detect whether the driver has On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
deviated or not, by monitoring the driver’s Access
facial movements,
Eye Aspects Ration (EAR) for drowsiness, Controlling
acceleration pattern and Raspberry Pi
change in the steering angle
WAN Connectivity
Cloud Services

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Driver Assistance Application with IoT Driver Assistance Application with IoT
Architecture Drowsiness Detection System How it works
EAR Driver Camera units should be placed on board for capture
Value
Camera Units

Internet the face of driver and road view.

Alert
Facial USB
Camera
Area
System The camera units should have USB connectivity with
Wi-Fi / Central and Remote vehicle computer.
Lane
Detection Bluetooth Storage/Analysis The camera units sends the sensed data to the vehicle
Vehicle Internet Cloud Internet Data computer.
Computer Gateway Services Analytics The ultrasonic sensor nodes should be placed at
On Board Diagnostics Unit

Speed Within Vehicle for Local Research / Decision

various place on outside the vehicle for detecting
Variation Wired /
Bluetooth
Analysis and Processing Internet
Making surrounding distance.
OBD
Bluetooth Ultrasonic All the sensor nodes should have Wired / Bluetooth
Vehicle connectivity with the vehicle computer.
Steering Sensor
Owner
Angle Nodes
Distance
Deviation Detection System Surrounding Vehicle
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Driver Assistance Application with IoT Driver Assistance Application with IoT
How it works
The OBD unit of the vehicle should have
Bluetooth connectivity with the vehicle
computer
The vehicle computer
Collects the data from the camera units, OBD unit
and the sensor nodes, and
Apply some business logic,
Do analysis on the collected data on it as per the
requirements and
Send the filtered limited data to the cloud computer
as well as
Send the alert messages to the driver.
The vehicle computer should have Internet
connectivity for the cloud communication.

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Driver Assistance Application with IoT Driver Assistance Application with IoT
How it works
How it works
OBD can record the pattern of
The road side camera capture the
acceleration and steering angles during
front view images.
the drowsiness of the driver.
The capture images sends to the
Compare the recorded values with the
vehicle computer for
threshold value and the historical data for
Detecting lane
the actual deviation.
Objects
Sign boards All the calculated data is sent to the data
analytics and obtained result, is used to
Deviation is monitored using OBD alert the driver.
(On-Board Diagnostics) device.
The cloud data also useful for the vehicle
owner.

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Collision Impact Detection Using IoT Collision Impact Detection Using IoT
Overview Overview
Modern vehicles are equipped with the The messages contents
collision detection mechanism. Location of the accident
Severity impact,
It blow up airbags when an accident Fire status,
occurs and save lives in major cases. Speed of the vehicle,
But if the collision is massive then the Number of passengers,
airbags may not sufficient. Time of the incident, etc.
In these cases emergency help needed Broadcast the messages to all the
to save the lives. authorities like
So we need a system that measure the Ambulance service,
severity impact of the collision and Hospitals,
send alert messages. Highway patrolling team,
Fire brigade,
Police,
Family member of the vehicle owner, etc.
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Collision Impact Detection Using IoT Collision Impact Detection Using IoT
Importance Requirements for IoT Setup
If a single accident occur in along highway then it Sensors For Monitoring and Analysis
can be managed without the data of severity of FSR Sensor PC
the collision. Fire Sensor Mobile
GPS Sensor Tablet
When multiple accident occurs on the highway
then the severity data is very important to save Cameras
lives of the very serious victims.
OBD Access
Based on the data and severity impact, all the
Controlling
emergency help will be reached timely at the
Raspberry Pi
point.
WAN Connectivity
Thus, we need an IoT based system that sense the
necessary parameters of the collision. Cloud Services

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 Collision Impact Detection Using IoT Collision Impact Detection Using IoT
Architecture How it works
For Location • Ambulance
For Passenger Counting • Hospitals Force sensitive resistor (FSR) sensors are useful to
GPS Emergency Help • measure pressure applied on the vehicle during the
Camera Units

Highway Patrolling
Node Service Provider •
Passenger USB Fire Brigade collision.
Camera • Police
Count Wired /
Central and Remote
The FSR sensor are mounted on the vehicle at the places
Bluetooth Internet where impact probability is higher than the other part of
Storage/Analysis
vehicle during an accident.
Severity

FSR
Impact

Wired / Vehicle Internet Cloud Internet Data

Sensor Bluetooth Computer Gateway Services Analytics Based on the FSR data we can estimate the severity of
On Board Diagnostics Unit

Nodes the collision.

Wired / Within Vehicle for Local Internet
Research / Decision
Fire sensor and GPS should be placed at appropriate
Bluetooth Analysis and Processing Making
place of the vehicle.
OBD Speed
Bluetooth Fire Vehicle
Sensor Owner All the sensor nodes should have Wired / Bluetooth
For Speed Node Family connectivity with the vehicle computer.
For Detecting Fire Camera units should be placed on board for capturing all
the passengers.
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Collision Impact Detection Using IoT Collision Impact Detection Using IoT
How it works How it works
The camera units should have USB connectivity Using OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) device the
with vehicle computer. system records speeds of the vehicle.
The camera units sends the captured images to The fire sensor and GPS also sends the sensed
the vehicle computer. data to the vehicle computer.
The OBD unit of the vehicle should have Based on the analyzed data and severity of the
Bluetooth connectivity with the vehicle collision the cloud system sent alert messages
computer to all the emergency help service provider and
The vehicle computer family member of the vehicle owner.
Collects the data from the camera units, OBD unit The cloud data is used for data analytics and
and the sensor nodes.
to provide the priority based emergency
Apply some business logic, services.
Do analysis on the collected data on it as per the
requirements. The system is automatic activated when the
Send the analyzed data to the cloud computer. collision is detected.
Should have Internet connectivity
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Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application
Overview Importance
At present water quality is monitored very
Water is essential for life and the expensive and inefficient by manual or nodal
polluted water is a one of the major network methods.
challenge in the world.
Manual Method
So water quality monitoring is
Water samples are taken manually from the different
necessary for us. points of a water area.
Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) helps The samples sent to laboratories
in preventing and controlling water Various tests are conducted to find the values of
pollutions. ▪ PH, Conductivity and Temperature
▪ TDS, Dissolved Oxygen
Water quality should be checked
▪ Turbidity
regularly to avoid serious health
▪ Chloride Content
issues.
The reports of the test sends to the concern
IoT can help to develop a perfect WQM authorities with in a week.
system.
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Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application
Importance Importance
Manual Method Nodal Network Method (Electronics Sensor
Monitoring)
The methods have some limitations Water quality is measured by electronic
like sensors installed in the different points of a
Chance of human error in the water area.
sampling All the sensors are wirelessly connected with
Sampling cost is very high because the Internet.
of to cover very large area of The water quality data sends to the cloud
waterbody server at regular interval.
Sampling and Testing both are time This method is giving real-time data contras to
consuming the manual method.
Not real-time monitoring which leads System architecture of the monitoring system
to may serious issues. is divided into following four areas
▪ Sensing
▪ Data Collection
▪ Processing
▪ Communication

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Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application
Importance Importance
Nodal Network Method (Electronics A low cost solution is possible for WQM
Sensor Monitoring) using latest technology, Data Analytics,
The methods have following limitations USVs, Machine Learning, AI and IoT.
Very expansive No need to install sensors permanently into
Maintenance of the sensors along with the waterbody in the solution
power source are challenging
An autonomous boat (USV), mounted with
Natural disaster and aquatic animal
movement in the waterbody may damage
all the necessary sensors can
the sensors Collect the water quality data and
The sensors are not moveable Send the data to the cloud for data analytics
All the necessary parameters of water can
be tracked and measured.
Detailed report of the containment status of
the entire waterbody can be generated.

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Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application
Requirements for IoT Setup Architecture
Water Sensors Kit Report Generation
For Monitoring and Analysis Water Quality Sensors Kit
PH Sensor Temperature Sensor PC Pollution
GPS Sensor Conductivity Sensor Control
Mobile Temperature
PH Board
Turbidity Sensor Tablet Sensor
Sensor
TDS and Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Central and Remote
Internet
Controller Storage/Analysis
GPS Sensor
ESP32 MCU or Sensors Kit Wired GPRS / Internet Internet
Cloud Data
Arduino Uno with Wi-Fi or Network Shield Controller GSM
Turbidity Services Analytics
Node Module
WAN Connectivity Sensor
Research / Decision
GPRS or GSM Module Wired Internet
TDS and DO Making
Cloud Services Sensor Conductivity
USV USV
Sensor Base Station,
Controller Control
USV Operator
Node Panel
Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)
Unmanned Surface
Vehicle
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Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application
How it works How it works
A bundle of all the sensors or a water quality sensor The kit controller node sends all the sensed data to
kit should be mounted on an autonomous or the cloud server via GPRS/GSM module
unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The GPRS/GSM module is used to provide the
The USV can be operated by an embedded controller Internet connectivity with the cloud server.
node. The cloud
The USV should have GSM or GPRS internet stores all the data received from the USVs,
connectivity with the cloud server. Execute some business logic and
The sensor kit sense the following values Do analysis on the stored data.
PH Value of Water - PH Sensor All those who have rights to access the cloud data
Temperature of Water - Temperature Sensor can get water quality records of the waterbody.
Conductivity of Water - Conductivity Sensor Like,
Clarity of Water - Turbidity Sensor
Members of Pollution Control Board
Dissolved Solid and Oxygen in Water– TDS and DO Sensor
Data analytics team
Location of the reading - GPS Sensor
USV operator
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Water Quality Monitoring - IoT Based Application Smart Lavatory - IoT Based Application
How it works Overview
Authorities of the board and data In the all businesses retaining old
analytics teams may execute customer is more meaningful then the
corrective action based on the finding new.
data.
It is possible by
An USV control panel is installed in Offering good quality products,
the base station of the WQM Best services and
system. The pleasant experience while visiting your
The control panel should have place.
internet connectivity for controlling Hygiene and comfort in lavatory is one of
the USV. the major concern of the businesses.
Using the control panel, an Maintaining and monitoring cleanliness in
operator can set paths and control lavatory is a challenging task.
the USV.

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Smart Lavatory - IoT Based Application Smart Lavatory - IoT Based Application
Importance Requirements for IoT Setup
Mostly lavatory cleaning and monitoring is Water Sensors Kit For Monitoring and Analysis
manually done by cleaning staff. MQ05 Gas Sensor PC
Touch Sensor Mobile
Because of the manual process some time
Sharp IR Sensor Tablet
it’s not done properly.
Water Level Float Sensor
Unclean lavatory may become a root cause Controller
of many diseases. ESP32 MCU or
User may suffer because of unavailability of Arduino Uno with Wi-Fi or Network Shield
water or toilet papers in many cases. LAN and WAN Connectivity
Slippery and wet floor might be unsafe for Router and Switches
users. Wireless Access Point
An IoT based smart lavatory monitoring Cloud Services
system is needed to solve the above
mentioned issues.

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Architecture How it works
For Feedback
Touch Cleaning & Sweepers and
All the sensor nodes should be placed at
Sensor Wi-Fi
Monitoring Supervisor various places in the lavatory area.
Team Monitoring Store Manager,
Nodes
System Support Agency The sensor nodes should have Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi / and Other Staff connectivity with controller nodes.
Central
Hygiene

Gas LAN Internet

For

Sensor Storage/Analysis The sensor nodes sends the sensed data

Nodes
Controller Wi-Fi Local Internet Cloud Internet Data to the controller nodes.
Wi-Fi
Nodes LAN Server Gateway Services Analytics
Internet The controller nodes
Flush Tank

Water Level
For

Float Sensor
Within Organization Collects the data from all the sensors,
Research / Decision
Nodes for Local Analysis Apply some business logic on it as per
Making
and Processing requirements and
Sharp IR Customers Send it to local computer.
Sensor Wi-Fi
Nodes All the controller nodes should have
For Toilet Paper
connected with the Local Area Network.
Dispenser
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How it works How it works
Gas sensors are used for monitoring various Local server
gases levels like ammonia and methane level Receives all the data from all the controller
in the lavatory. nodes,
Execute some business logic and
Touch sensors are used for customers’
Do analysis on the collected data, and
feedback about ambiance and cleanness in
Send the essential data to the cloud computer.
the lavatory.
Water level float sensors are used for All the cleaning & monitoring team
monitoring water level in the flush tank and members can be accessed following from
the flush count. the local server .
Status of lavatory cleanness,
Sharp IR sensors are placed in the toilet Water and toilet paper availability
paper dispenser for monitoring remaining
toilet papers. The local server should have Internet
connectivity to communicate with the cloud.

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How it works
The cloud
stores all the data received from the local server,
execute some business logic and
do analysis on the stored data.
All those who have rights to access the cloud data can
get desire information and alerts, like
Store manager
Service support agency
Local staff members
Data analytics team
Customers
The store manager and data analytics teams may
execute corrective action based on the analyzed data.

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