IoT-Standards-Protocols

Overview

Contents

The course material (opens new window) can be found online, the major topics are:

• The Internet of Things protocol stack
• Device level communication bus protocols
  • Event-driven bus protocols
  • serial communication
• Device interfacing and embedded application APIs
• Wireless communication for the IoT
  • Introduction to Wireless Networks
  • wireless protocols for low power devices
  • short-range wireless technologies
• Messaging protocols for the Internet of Things
  • Request-Response
  • Publish-Subscribe

Testimonials

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2021 Maria Schildbeck

The lectures started on Monday, 25 January 2021 and ended Friday, 30 April 2021. We had a 1-hour theory lecture and a 3-hour practical lab exercise per week. For the labs we got a written step-by-step instruction in advance, and the lecturer was present for additional hints and to answer questions. We used the CISCO Packet Tracer, Raspberry Pi, Python/JavaScript.

The project started in February by first submitting a short proposal (short description what it will be and which technologies in use (protocols, devices, programming language, …)). On May 9th was the submission of the finished project (Git Repository with all code and resources, 10 min video showing the work), a few days later a zoom meeting to present/discuss the work.

The grading was 100% project.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:

1. Distinguish between the communication and data requirements for the general Web protocol stack and Internet of Things protocol stack.
2. Create an appropriate physical layer specification for wireless networked devices based on application requirements.
3. Use low power, low overhead, wireless communication protocols to interconnect resource constrained sensors, actuators and other devices.
4. Apply lightweight messaging solutions that mediate between device level sensors and higher layer applications and services.
5. Use IoT gateway solutions to connect devices and higher level service layer networks.
6. Design domain-specific IoT solutions (e.g. health care) using suitable IoT protocols and standards.

Methods

• Combination of lectures and computer/network laboratory work.
• Labs will provide practical knowledge of the design and implementation of IoT-specific communication protocol solutions.
• Lectures will provide theoretical knowledge of IoT protocols and standards.
• As part of the lectures, case studies will be used to illustrate real-world IoT solutions using the standards and protocols covered in lectures(e.g. smart spaces).

Type	Effort [h]
Independent	40
Practical	40
Lecture	40

Assessment

The course consists of several labs which can be done from at home if you have the respective equipment.

Additionally, the student will have to do a project assignment.

Lab

Please have a look at the lab descriptions (opens new window).

Project Assignment

Please have a look at the project assignment description (opens new window).

Methods

Type	Points/Percent
Continuous Assessment
Project Assignment	100%

Criteria

Grade (Description)	Percentage
Inability to specify a coherent network design.	< 40%
Able to describe the basic network design concepts.	40%–49%
All the above and in addition is able to demonstrate a technical understanding of the common automotive network protocols.	50%–59%
In addition, is able to develop and test a network using two or more protocols connected with a gateway.	60%–69%
All of the above and able to debug network issues at a low level.	70%–100%

Requirements

Skills

• Programming Skills

Equipment

If you don’t have the hardware at home ask your lab assistant at the home university or write to studyathome@technikum-wien.at

• Raspberry Pi 3 (opens new window)
  
• Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 (opens new window)
  
• SenseHAT Add-On board (opens new window)
  
• Arduino Explore Kit Rev.2 (opens new window)