A Review of Smart Cities Based on the Internet of Things (IoT)

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A Review of Smart Cities Based on the Internet of Things (IoT)
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Abstract
The advancement in technology and innovation is giving rise to smart cities where various kinds
of electronic devices are being equipped to ensure fulfilment of the increasing demands due to
growth in population. The equipment along with the technologies are improving our living
standards in cities which is helping us to become smart by accessing the services provided by
smart cities. Hence, this study reflects on the concept of smart city based on Internet of Things
(IoT) which is an emerging concept in the field of technology and innovation. This study
provides an overview on the motivation behind smart cities and the various IoT technologies as
well as application for smart cities. The potential of smart cities with the implementation of IoT
technologies and applications in future is also being discussed in this study. The increasing
population in the urban areas require suitable delivery of services and infrastructure hence the
implementation of IoT helps to achieve the successful development of smart cities.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Background......................................................................................................................................3
IoT technologies for smart cities.....................................................................................................4
IoT applications for smart cities......................................................................................................6
Current trends and future considerations.........................................................................................8
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
This study is focused on the illustrating the concept of Smart city along with the Internet
of Things (IoT) technologies and application for smart cities. It is estimated that by the year
2050, around 70% population of the world will reside in cities and nearby urban areas. The
increase in population within the urban environments has given rise to increase in demand of
proper infrastructure and services to fulfill requirements of the residents. Hence, Smart city is
considered as one the vital solution that will help to cater the needs of citizens. This concept
includes the use of information and communication technologies for making the cities smarter
and providing better services. The implementation of the IoT is making progress in increasing
smartness of a city as it is considered as global network of interconnected objects.
Background
The cities are becoming smart than the past through the expansion in use of digital
technologies. The use of various equipment and electronic devices are making the cities smarter
with the increasing demand for better infrastructure and services (Talari et al., 2017). Cameras
for monitoring and surveillance purposes, sensors in transportation systems and various other
electronic equipment are implemented in cities to meet the increasing demand from the
population. The quality of life is being improved in urban areas with the help of information and
communication technologies. The use of technology is helping to manage the utilization of
limited resources in an efficient manner (Zanella et al., 2014). Most of the systems being used in
smart cities comprises of sensors, device for data storage along with computers at based station
that are used by experts for analyzing data. The evolution of social networking is s suitable
example that reflects the use of digital technology at the end user level. The applications of