Internet of Things (IoT) Patterns, Mechanisms, Layers, Metrics

Internet of Things (IoT) Patterns, Mechanisms, Layers and Metrics

This resource catalog is published by Arcitura Education in support of the IoT Architect Certification program. These pattern, mechanism, architectural layer and metric descriptions were developed for official IoT Architecture courses. (Note that this site is still undergoing improvements. Please provide feedback or report issues to info@arcitura.com ).

To learn more about the Arcitura IoT Architect Certification program, visit: https://www.arcitura.com/iot

- Architectural Layers
  - Audit Monitor
  - Telemetry Device Layer
  - Intermediary Gateway Layer
  - Intermediary Platform Layer
  - Client Application Layer

- Mechanisms
  - Modem
  - Sensor
  - Actuator
  - Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  - IoT Platform
  - Gateway
  - Publish-Subscribe System
  - Device Shadow
  - Serialization Engine

- Fundamental Functional Distribution Patterns
  - Non-Controlling Sensor Device
  - Autonomous Controlling Device
  - Intermediary Controlling
  - Multi-Gateway Intermediary Controlling
  - Recipient Device Controlling

- Telemetry Data Processing Patterns
  - Minimalized Data
  - Canonical Data Format
  - Intermediary Metadata Provisioning
  - Information Transduction and Encoding

- Performance Optimization Patterns
  - Observe Messaging
  - Reconnection Request Regulation
  - Transport Quality Traffic Profile
  - Device Workload Regulation

- Security and Reliability Patterns
  - Radio Transport Encryption
  - Firmware Integrity Attestation
  - Message Bookkeeping

- Utility Patterns
  - Network-Based Positioning
  - Multimode Communication