What is Machine to Machine ??
Wireless communications are needed
by all of us for the purpose of connecting with the internet and other human
beings. It is true that machines talk to one another, but the involvement of a
human is present on at least one side. Machine to Machine or M2M basically
permits both wired and wireless systems to communicate with similar devices.
M2M is a very broad term when it comes to information and communications
technology. Business executives mainly use M2M technology as it is considered
to be an essential part of Internet of Things (IoT).
The whole concept of M2M is based
on the idea that there is no need to an individual to initiate a communication.
To make things more clear; here are some examples. Why not take a coffee
machine that can be remotely controlled by the owner using a phone or tablet
for the purpose of brewing it? Or, we know that smoke alarms are found in every
house and building. They make a loud unpleasant noise when smoke is detected.
What if it was possible for the smoke alarm to make an emergency call to the
nearest fire station or to the owner’s smartphone?
M2M products bring a
number of advantages to businesses and industry. These products consist of
cognitive, intelligent and semi-robotic devices which can understand as well as
perform their tasks with good productivity. M2M products are not something new;
they have been incorporated in different sectors around us for years. Here are
some examples:
- · Car and truck fleet management system is an example of M2M technology. Through this, transport companies can track their automobiles quite easily. There is an online grocery store situated in Britain which delivers refrigerated goods to its customers. Inside their delivery trucks is a microchip transmitter through which the headquarters of the company gets temperature updated in order to avoid food spoilage.
- · M2M technology has also been incorporated in the healthcare sector. Exercising equipment equipped with M2M can send dynamic data related to a person’s body, directly to his healthcare provider.
- · Through smart utility and electricity meters, customers get assistance in regulating their power usage. A benefit gained by M2M technology here is that air conditioners can be slowed down when electricity gets expensive. This is also known as smart power monitoring.
Major mobile operators have
joined forces for the purpose of developing a single global M2M platform for
multi-network and multinational businesses. M2M applications have also been
developed for enterprises. M2M products are in retail such as telematics, smart
grids, insurance, public safety and healthcare.
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