This book covers connectivity and edge computing solutions for
representative Internet of Things (IoT) use cases, including industrial
IoT, rural IoT, Internet of Vehicles (IoV), and mobile virtual reality
(VR). Based on their unique characteristics and requirements, customized
solutions are designed with targets such as supporting massive
connections or seamless mobility and achieving low latency or high
energy efficiency. Meanwhile, the book highlights the role of artificial
intelligence (AI) in future IoT networks and showcases AI-based
connectivity and edge computing solutions.
The solutions presented in this book serve the overall purpose of
facilitating an increasingly connected and intelligent world. The
potential benefits of the solutions include increased productivity in
factories, improved connectivity in rural areas, enhanced safety for
vehicles, and enriched entertainment experiences for mobile users.
Featuring state-of-the-art research in the IoT field, this book can help
answer the question of how to connect billions of diverse devices and
enable seamless data collection and processing in future IoT. The
content also provides insights regarding the significance of customizing
use case-specific solutions as well as approaches of using various AI
methods to empower IoT.
This book targets researchers and graduate students working in the areas
of electrical engineering, computing engineering, and computer science
as a secondary textbook or reference. Professionals in industry who work
in the field of IoT will also find this book useful.
