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In ARIS, an IoT object represents a type of things that are elements of the Internet of Things (IoT) and have similar properties. According to the Telecommunication Standardization Sector of ITU, things can be described as follows: "Regarding the IoT, things are objects of the physical world (physical things) or of the information world (virtual world) which are capable of being identified and integrated into communication networks. A physical thing may be represented in the information world via one or more virtual things (mapping), but a virtual thing can also exist without any associated physical thing." (Source: ITU-T, Telecommunication Standardization Sector of ITU, Series Y: Global information infrastructure, Internet protocol aspects and next-generation networks, Overview of the Internet of things, 06/2012) An IoT object can consist of multiple components that are described using the IoT object definition model type. A component, in turn, can be an IoT object, or also a sensor or an actuator. Using the IoT object context model type, additional details can be provided that describe the protocols in use, the relevant events and functions, the data relevant to the IoT object, and the risks associated with the IoT object. |
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