Internet of Things in Smart Cities: Research Report Analysis

This report delves into the realm of IoT (Internet of Things) within smart cities, providing a comprehensive overview of its applications, challenges, and potential solutions. The report begins with an introduction to the concept of IoT, defining it as a network of interconnected devices, sensors, and systems that facilitate data exchange and enhance efficiency. It then explores the various applications of IoT in smart cities, such as smart traffic management, efficient water supply, public safety improvements, and healthcare monitoring. While acknowledging the numerous benefits of IoT, the report also addresses the security risks and vulnerabilities associated with the technology, emphasizing the need for preventive measures. The structure of the report includes an abstract, introduction, literature review, and annotated bibliography, and a conclusion. The literature review covers the current state of IoT in smart cities, its implications, associated issues, mitigation techniques, and future research directions. The report aims to provide a detailed analysis of the role of IoT in shaping the smart city landscape and its impact on urban development and residents' quality of life.

Running head: IOT SMART CITY
Introduction of IoT Smart City
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................2
1.1 Introduction to the Problem and Domain.........................................................................2
1.2 Structure of the Report.....................................................................................................4
References..................................................................................................................................5

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the Problem and Domain
Background: The Internet of Things can be defined as the significant network of
several physical devices, electronics, sensors, actuators as well as connectivity of items,
vehicles that comprise of the things for the purpose of connection and exchange of
confidential data. This type of connection is effective for the proper creation of opportunities
to directly integrate the physical world with the computerized systems (Theodoridis, Mylonas
& Chatzigiannakis, 2013). The efficiency of the machines is well improvised due to this and
the human exertions are reduced to a great extent. According to a survey, about 60% of the
total population in the world would be acquiring Internet of Things technology in the year of
2030. The IoT in smart city is responsible for the rapid urban growth and development for
giving excess strain on the existing infrastructure.
There are several important and beneficial applications of Internet of Things
technology that provide advantages to the smart cities. These applications have brought
innovation for enhancing the services, reduction of expenses and then improving the
interactions and communications. The most important and significant applications of IoT
technology that are useful for the smart cities are efficient water supply connection,
innovative solution for the traffic congestion, reliable and trustworthy public transportations,
improvised public safety, energy efficient buildings, better monitoring of health services and
many others (Jin, Gubbi, Marusic & Palaniswami, 2014). All of the above mentioned
applications of Internet of Things technology easily improve the quality of the residents’ life
styles and make the city more innovative and connective.

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Although, there are various benefits of IoT in smart cities, few of the security risks are
also present for this technology, which make it extremely vulnerable for the residents.
However, these issues could be promptly resolved with the help of prevention techniques.
The following research report outlines a brief description on the entire concept of IoT smart
city with its several applications. Moreover, the probable issues as well as the preventive
measures of IoT smart city applications are also given here.

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1.2 Structure of the Report
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
2.1 Current State of IoT in Smart City
2.2 Implications of the Technology of IoT in Smart City
2.3 Issues of IoT in Smart City
2.4 Techniques for Mitigating the Identified Issues
2.5 Future Research and Advancements in IoT technology within Smart City
3. Annotated Bibliography
4. Conclusion

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References
Jin, J., Gubbi, J., Marusic, S., & Palaniswami, M. (2014). An information framework for
creating a smart city through internet of things. IEEE Internet of Things journal, 1(2),
112-121.
Theodoridis, E., Mylonas, G., & Chatzigiannakis, I. (2013, July). Developing an iot smart
city framework. In Information, intelligence, systems and applications (iisa), 2013
fourth international conference on (pp. 1-6). IEEE.