Paper Info
Title
A Comprehensive Review of Internet of Things: Technology Stack, Middlewares, and Fog/Edge Computing Interface
Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an extensive network of heterogeneous devices that provides an array of innovative applications and services. IoT networks enable the integration of data and services to seamlessly interconnect the cyber and physical systems. However, the heterogeneity of devices, underlying technologies and lack of standardization pose critical challenges in this domain. On account of these challenges, this research article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the enabling technologies and standards that build up the IoT technology stack. First, a layered architecture approach is presented where the state-of-the-art research and open challenges are discussed at every layer. Next, this research article focuses on the role of middleware platforms in IoT application development and integration. Furthermore, this article addresses the open challenges and provides comprehensive steps towards IoT stack optimization. Finally, the interfacing of Fog/Edge Networks to IoT technology stack is thoroughly investigated by discussing the current research and open challenges in this domain. The main scope of this study is to provide a comprehensive review into IoT technology (the horizontal fabric), the associated middleware and networks required to build future proof applications (the vertical markets).
Year
DOI
Venue
2022
10.3390/s22030995
SENSORS
Keywords
DocType
Volume
Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, fog computing, stack optimization, middleware, pervasive computing, ubiquitous computing
Journal
22
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
3
1424-8220
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
0
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Omer Ali100.34
Mohamad Khairi Ishak200.34
Muhammad Kamran Liaquat Bhatti300.34
Imran Khan400.34
Ki-Il Kim500.68