IoT Architecture Layers

This chapter presents a classification of the layers of IoT architecture and their components. IoT architectures can vary in complexity and may include additional layers or sub-layers depending on the specific use case and requirements. These architectural layers work together to enable the collection, processing, and utilization of data generated by IoT devices, ultimately providing valuable insights and automation for various applications and industries (Bhardwaj et al. in 2017 4th International Conference on Signal Processing, Computing and Control, pp. 504–509 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISPCC.2017.826973 ). These layers’ exact numbers and names can vary depending on the specific IoT framework or reference model. Still, a common and widely accepted architecture consists of the following layers.