SURVEY ON SMART SENSORS

Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) applications whether for city infrastructures, factories, or wearable devices — use large arrays of sensors collecting data for transmission over the Internet to a central, cloud-based computing resource. Analytics software running on the cloud computers reduces the huge volumes of generated data into actionable information for users, and commands to actuators back out in the field.Sensors are one key factor in IoT success, but these are not conventional types that simply convert physical variables into electrical signals. They have needed to evolve into something more sophisticated to perform a technically and economically viable role within the IoT environment.This article reviews the IoT’s expectations of its sensors.what must be done to achieve the large sensor array’s characteristic of the IoT.The availability and wide range of application of low cost sensors have encouraged a demand for improved sensor performance Integrated sensors are being developed to meet the designer’s need for simpler systems Smart sensors are becoming integral parts of systems performing functions that previously could not be performed.