An Architectural Layer Classification of Energy Conservation Techniques in Internet of Things

Abstract

Using three-layered architecture IoT can be methodically understood. These layers are sensing and data collection layer, data processing and network layer, and application layer. In sensing and data collection layer, sensors are used to sense its surrounding environment. The processing layer is moreover like a middleware layer. The application layer is liable for conveying a particular facility to the client. All of these layers are energy constrained. Hence, it is a sensitive issue to efficiently reduce the energy consumption in IoT. To increase energy efficiency in IoT networks, a large number of techniques have been developed by different researchers. The chapter introduces a classification of energy conservation techniques based on the IoT architecture layer in which they work. The energy-efficiency techniques are also discussed in brief. The chapter also analyses the techniques with respect to their advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, future directions have also been presented in brief.