Internet of Things-aided Smart Grid: Technologies, Architectures, Applications, Prototypes, and Future Research Directions

Traditional power grids are being transformed into Smart Grids (SGs) to address the issues in existing power system due to uni-directional information flow, energy wastage, growing energy demand, reliability and security. SGs offer bi-directional energy flow between service providers and consumers, involving power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization systems. SGs employ various devices for the monitoring, analysis and control of the grid, deployed at power plants, distribution centers and in consumers' premises in a very large number. Hence, an SG requires connectivity, automation and the tracking of such devices. This is achieved with the help of Internet of Things (IoT). IoT helps SG systems to support various network functions throughout the generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of energy by incorporating IoT devices (such as sensors, actuators and smart meters), as well as by providing the connectivity, automation and tracking for such devices. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive survey on IoT-aided SG systems, which includes the existing architectures, applications and prototypes of IoT-aided SG systems. This survey also highlights the open issues, challenges and future research directions for IoT-aided SG systems

Influence of the Motor Transport on Sustainable Development of Smart Cities

The transport system is one of the fundamental intelligent systems in the Smart City, and one of the main directions to ensure sustainability and safety of the city transport system is the concept of smart vehicles. Herewith, all processes at all stages of the life cycle should be intellectualized. Since the production stage of the life cycle is one of the most important, the introduction of smart technologies (Industry 4.0) in automotive industry will allow not only to optimize the processes and improve product quality but also to establish favorable conditions for the subsequent intellectualization of the automotive service. The benefits of using smart transport in all fields of activities as well as intellectualization of the decision-making process by the example of the automotive industry enterprises are presented in this chapter

Navigating the IoT landscape: Unraveling forensics, security issues, applications, research challenges, and future

Given the exponential expansion of the internet, the possibilities of security attacks and cybercrimes have increased accordingly. However, poorly implemented security mechanisms in the Internet of Things (IoT) devices make them susceptible to cyberattacks, which can directly affect users. IoT forensics is thus needed for investigating and mitigating such attacks. While many works have examined IoT applications and challenges, only a few have focused on both the forensic and security issues in IoT. Therefore, this paper reviews forensic and security issues associated with IoT in different fields. Future prospects and challenges in IoT research and development are also highlighted. As demonstrated in the literature, most IoT devices are vulnerable to attacks due to a lack of standardized security measures. Unauthorized users could get access, compromise data, and even benefit from control of critical infrastructure. To fulfil the security-conscious needs of consumers, IoT can be used to develop a smart home system by designing a FLIP-based system that is highly scalable and adaptable. Utilizing a blockchain-based authentication mechanism with a multi-chain structure can provide additional security protection between different trust domains. Deep learning can be utilized to develop a network forensics framework with a high-performing system for detecting and tracking cyberattack incidents. Moreover, researchers should consider limiting the amount of data created and delivered when using big data to develop IoT-based smart systems. The findings of this review will stimulate academics to seek potential solutions for the identified issues, thereby advancing the IoT field.Comment: 77 pages, 5 figures, 5 table

European Energy Collaboration: Modern Smart Specialization Strategies

Враховуючи важливість енергетичного співробітництва в Європі, можливості забезпечити розвиток інфраструктури та встановити необхідні взаємозв'язки між операторами енергоресурсів, керувати потоками енергії та комунікацією між агентами загальноєвропейського енергетичного ринку, застосовувати інноваційні технології для досягнення переваг в розумній спеціалізації у роботі виділено відповідні стратегії. Існуючі енергетичні системи недостатньо оснащені для задоволення найновіших потреб користувачів за такими параметрами, як енергоефективність, надійність, економічність, відповідальність за довкілля. Враховуючи ці параметри, можна знайти майбутній вектор спеціалізації країн в енергетичній сфері. Впровадження розумних енергетичних мереж є необхідним для підвищення енергоефективності, стимулювання економічного розвитку та зростання. У зв'язку з цим формування енергетичної політики Європейського Союзу спрямоване на підвищення безпеки енергопостачання та покращення використання відновлюваної енергії за допомогою різних стимулюючих заходів, передбачених стратегіями та директивами держав-членів ЄС. На сьогодні розвинені країни трансформують свої національні стратегії з розширення відновлюваних джерел енергії у споживанні енергії у всіх секторах економіки. Енергетична політика разом із політикою енергетичної безпеки формується з урахуванням нових потреб розвитку енергетичної інфраструктури. Не всі європейські країни мають достатні запаси традиційних джерел енергії, тому існує необхідність імпорту ресурсів. З огляду на суперечки, що виникають між країнами щодо транспортування енергії, економічного та політичного втручання, європейські країни шукають стійкі джерела енергії для диверсифікації енергопостачання. Таким чином, енергетична безпека досягається за рахунок розширення споживання відновлюваної енергії, виробленої з внутрішніх або зовнішніх джерел енергії. Саме тому пріоритетним завданням є впровадження розумних технологій в енергетичному секторі, належне співробітництво та співпраця для стратегічної перебудови енергетичного ринку. У цьому напрямку все більше уваги приділяється розвитку розумних мереж як основи для майбутнього розвитку енергетичного сектору. Однак слід зазначити, що впровадження технологій інтелектуальних мереж є досить складним процесом, що вимагає глибоких досліджень та аналізу.Учитывая важность энергетического сотрудничества в Европе, возможности для обеспечения развития инфраструктуры и установления необходимых взаимосвязей между операторами энергоресурсов, для управления потоками энергии и коммуникации между участниками общеевропейского энергетического рынка, для применения инновационных технологий для достижения выгод были определены стратегии умной специализации. Существующие энергетические системы недостаточно оснащены для удовлетворения новейших потребностей пользователей по таким параметрам, как энергоэффективность, надежность, экономичность, ответственность за окружающую среду. С учетом этих параметров можно определить будущий вектор специализации стран в сфере энергетики. Развертывание интеллектуальных энергосетей необходимо для повышения энергоэффективности и стимулирования экономического развития. В связи с этим формирование энергетической политики Европейского Союза направлено на повышение безопасности энергоснабжения и улучшение использования возобновляемых источников энергии с помощью различных мер стимулирования, предусмотренных стратегиями и директивами государств-членов ЕС. В настоящее время развитые страны трансформируют свои национальные стратегии в сторону расширения использования возобновляемых источников энергии и потреблении возобновляемой энергии во всех секторах экономики. Энергетическая политика вместе с политикой энергетической безопасности формируется с учетом возникающих потребностей развития энергетической инфраструктуры. Не все европейские страны обладают достаточными запасами традиционных источников энергии, поэтому существует необходимость в импорте ресурсов. Принимая во внимание споры, возникающие между странами по поводу транспортировки энергии, экономического и политического вмешательства, европейские страны ищут устойчивые источники энергии для диверсификации поставок энергии. Таким образом, энергетическая безопасность достигается за счет увеличения потребления возобновляемой энергии, вырабатываемой из внутренних или внешних источников. Вот почему приоритетной задачей является внедрение интеллектуальных технологий в энергетическом секторе, надлежащее сотрудничество и взаимодействие для стратегической реструктуризации энергетического рынка. В этом направлении все больше внимания уделяется развитию интеллектуальных сетей как основы будущего развития энергетического сектора. Однако следует отметить, что внедрение технологий умных сетей - довольно сложный процесс, требующий глубоких исследований и анализа.Given the importance of energy cooperation and collaboration in Europe, possibilities to provide the infrastructure development and to establish the necessary interconnections between energy resource operators, to manage energy flows and communication among Pan-European energy market agents, to apply innovative technologies to achieve the benefits in smart specialization strategies are highlighted. The existing energy systems are insufficiently equipped to meet the users’ newest needs by such parameters as energy efficiency, reliability, cost-effectiveness, responsibility for the environment. Taking these parameters into account, one can find the future specialization vector of countries in the energy sphere. The deployment of smart energy grids is indispensable for improving energy efficiency, stimulating economic development and growth. In this regard, the formation of the European Union's energy policy is aimed at increasing security of energy supply and improving the renewable energy use through various incentive measures provided by the strategies and directives of EU Member States. Nowadays, developed countries are transforming their national strategies to expand renewable energy sources in energy consumption across all sectors of the economy. Energy policies, together with energy security policies, are formed to take into account the emerging needs of energy infrastructure development. Not all European countries have sufficient reserves of conventional energy sources, so there is a need to import resources. Given the controversy that arises between countries over energy transportation, economic and political interference, European countries are looking for sustainable energy sources to diversify their energy supply. Thus, energy security is achieved by expanding the consumption of renewable energy generated from internal or external energy sources. That is why the priority task is to introduce and to implement smart technologies in the energy sector, proper cooperation and collaboration for a strategic restructuring of the energy market. In this direction, more and more attention is paid to the development of smart grids as a basis for the future development of the energy sector. However, it should be noted that smart grid technologies implementation is a rather complex process that requires deep studies and analysis

A Comprehensive Analysis of Blockchain Applications for Securing Computer Vision Systems

Blockchain (BC) and Computer Vision (CV) are the two emerging fields with the potential to transform various sectors.The ability of BC can help in offering decentralized and secure data storage, while CV allows machines to learn and understand visual data. This integration of the two technologies holds massive promise for developing innovative applications that can provide solutions to the challenges in various sectors such as supply chain management, healthcare, smart cities, and defense. This review explores a comprehensive analysis of the integration of BC and CV by examining their combination and potential applications. It also provides a detailed analysis of the fundamental concepts of both technologies, highlighting their strengths and limitations. This paper also explores current research efforts that make use of the benefits offered by this combination. The effort includes how BC can be used as an added layer of security in CV systems and also ensure data integrity, enabling decentralized image and video analytics using BC. The challenges and open issues associated with this integration are also identified, and appropriate potential future directions are also proposed

Perspectives and approaches for the internet of things

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Mestre em Engenharia Electrotécnica e de ComputadoresThis thesis was developed based on a scenario in which a CEO of a certain company asked the author to conduct an exploratory work evaluating the potential opportunities and limitations of this emerging area described as the future of the Internet, the Internet of Things (IoT). The objective is thus to provide the reader with a wide view of the vital points for the implementation and exploitation of the IoT, a technology that promises to deliver a new and wider range of applications to the society. In this subject there is a need to gather and organize information produced by several researchers and contributors. Due to the fact of being a new area and researchers work independently of each other, the work is scattered and inconsistencies can be found among different projects and publications. As such, in a first stage some definitions are provided and an attempt to clarify concepts is made. To support and emphasize the exponential growth of IoT, a brief historical overview is provided to the reader. This overview is based on the new trends and expectations that arise every day through news, potential businesses and also in important tools such as Google Trends. Several examples of applications in the context of the IoT, illustrate the benefits, not only in terms of society, but also for business opportunities, safety, and well-being. The main areas of interest to achieve the IoT such as: hardware, software, modeling, methods of connection, security and integration are studied in this work, in order to provide some insight into current strong and weak points. As the Internet of Things become a matter of large interest, various research groups are active in exploring and organizing projects in this area. Some of these projects, namely the ones considered the most important, are also presented in this thesis. Taking into account the facts surrounding this new technology, it becomes quite important to bring them together, clarifying them and trying to open new perspectives for further studies and improvements. Finally, in order to allow a practical evaluation of the technology, a prototype is developed around the connection of an intelligent object – a small mobile robot – to the Internet. A set of conclusions and future work directions are then presented which take into account the findings of the bibliographic analysis as well as the acquired experience with the implementation of the prototype

Networked world: Risks and opportunities in the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) – devices that are connected to the Internet and collect and use data to operate – is about to transform society. Everything from smart fridges and lightbulbs to remote sensors and cities will collect data that can be analysed and used to provide a wealth of bespoke products and services. The impacts will be huge - by 2020, some 25 billion devices will be connected to the Internet with some studies estimating this number will rise to 125 billion in 2030. These will include many things that have never been connected to the Internet before. Like all new technologies, IoT offers substantial new opportunities which must be considered in parallel with the new risks that come with it. To make sense of this new world, Lloyd’s worked with University College London’s (UCL) Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP) and the PETRAS IoT Research Hub to publish this report. ‘Networked world’ analyses IoT’s opportunities, risks and regulatory landscape. It aims to help insurers understand potential exposures across marine, smart homes, water infrastructure and agriculture while highlighting the implications for insurance operations and product development. The report also helps risk managers assess how this technology could impact their businesses and consider how they can mitigate associated risks