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1. Sensors/Devices: The main components that

complete connectivity layer are sensors and devices.
Sensors collect the information from the surrounding
environment and send it off to the next layer where it
is being processed.

2. Gateway: Gateway enables easy management of

data traffic flowing between protocols and networks.
On the other hand, it also translates the network
protocols and makes sure that the devices and
Layer 1: The Things Layer
sensors are connected properly.
This layer of IoT comprises of devices, sensors and
It can also work to pre-process the data from sensors
controllers. Connected devices are what enable the
and send them off to next level if it is configured
IoT environment. These devices include mobile
accordingly.
devices such as smart phones or tablets, micro
it gives proper encryption with the network flow and
controller units and single-board computers. The
data transmission. The data flowed through it is in the
connected devices are the real endpoint for IoT.
higher order that is protected by using latest
encryption techniques. You can assume it like an Layer 2: Connectivity/Edge Computing Layer
extra layer between the cloud and devices that filter Layer 2 is the connectivity/ edge computing layer,
away the attack and illegal network access.
which defines the various communication protocols
3. Cloud: With the help of internet of things and networks used for connectivity and edge
ecosystem, companies are able to collect bulk data computing. It is a distributed architecture where IoT
from the devices and applications. There are various data is processed at the edge of the network.
tools that are used for the purpose of data collection
that can collect, process, handle and store the data Layer 3: Global Infrastructure Layer
efficiently in real time. They can also access their Layer 3 is the global infrastructure layer, which is
data remotely. typically implemented in cloud infrastructure. Most of
the IoT solutions integrate with cloud services. A
4. Analytics: The analog data of devices and comprehensive set of integrated services, IoT cloud
sensors are converted into a format that is easy to
can provide businesses with useful insights and
read and analyze. The big companies collect the data
perspective on customers.
in bulk and analyze it to see the future opportunity so
that they can easily develop more business Layer 4: Data Ingestion Layer
advancement and gain something out of it. Data may
Layer 4 is the data ingestion layer, which includes
be a small word but it holds the power to make or
bigdata, cleansing, streaming and storage of data.
break the business if used correctly.
Layer 5: Data Analysis Layer
5. User Interface: The user interface is the visible
Layer 5 is the data analysis layer and relates to data
component that is easily accessible and in control of
reporting, mining, machine learning etc.
the IoT user. This is where a user can control the
system and set their preferences.  It is important for Layer 6: The Application Layer
the developer to create a user-friendly interface that Layer 6 is the application layer, which comprises of
could be accessed without putting any extra efforts in
the custom applications that is actually making use of
it and that can help in easy interaction.
the things data.

Layer 7: People and Process Layer

Layer 7 is the people and process layer. This includes
people, businesses, collaboration and decision
making based on the information derived from IoT
computing.