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Introduction to Connectivity Technologies and Sensor Networks
This free online course on Alison takes you through the basics of sensor networks and technologies of connection.
Description
This course begins by explaining the communication protocols in the Internet of Things (IoT). You will also learn about the Wireless Personal Area Network, IEEE 802.15.54, its features, IEEE 802.15.54 variants and beacon-enabled networks. You will be introduced to the 6LoWPAN protocol and its features. You will also be familiarized addressing in 6LoWPAN, 6LoWPAN packet format, header types, LOADng and RPL routing as well as the application of the Radio Frequency Identification protocol.
The course then explains the features of Bluetooth technology as a tool used for building the Internet of Things connectivity. You will be introduced to connection establishment, service discovery protocol and piconets. You will learn about the basic concepts in sensor networks and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) as well as object detection, sensor web and the different challenges in implementing sensor networks.
You will be introduced to mobility in sensor networks including the stationary sensor network and the mobile wireless sensor network. You will learn about the components of the variants. You will also be able to explain the concept of machine to machine communication in building the Internet of Things (IoT). You will also learn about M2M applications, the features of M2M and the different types of M2M nodes.
Start Course NowModules
Connectivity Technologies
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Connectivity Technologies - Learning Outcomes
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Connectivity Technologies
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6LoWPAN and RFID protocols
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Wireless HART
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Bluetooth Technology
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Z-wave
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Connectivity Technologies - Lesson Summary
Sensor Networks
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Sensor Networks - Learning Outcomes
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Concepts of Sensor Networks
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Node Behaviour
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Applications of Sensor Networks
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Coverage
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Mobile Sensor Networks
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UAV Networks
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Machine to Machine Communication
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Sensor Networks - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to;
- Discuss wireless HART, its features and its application
- Analyze and explain the layers of wireless HART
- Discuss the importance, advantages and features of the Bluetooth technology
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of stationary wireless sensor network
- Discuss machine-to-machine communication as an important concept in building internet of things
- Explain topology management in Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks
Certification
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