IoT-Ignite FAQs - IoT-Ignite Devzone

GENERAL

What is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the connection of objects such as sensors, devices or machines that enable these objects to collect and exchange data.

What is IoT-Ignite?

IoT-Ignite is an open IoT development platform. Besides being an IoT backend to store sensor data and trigger alerts, it is an end-user ready platform providing back-end and front-end development that saves valuable engineering time. IoT-Ignite can be seen as an IoT application store where developers can offer their wide range of services to other developers or end users. Service cloud has the flexibility to interoperate with third-party cloud services and platforms such as AWS, Azure or Oracle.

What can I develop with IoT-Ignite?

IoT-Ignite developer tools and APIs allow developers to quickly develop connected products and solutions for a wide range of vertical market segments including retail, mobile services, energy, education, and agriculture. The opportunities are wide open to extending services to healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility.

How do I get started with IoT-Ignite?

We have crafted many tutorials to guide you through IoT-Ignite or you can visit our API documentation. Sign up for a free Developer Account to get started.

How do I get access to other complimentary IoT-Ignite APIs?

Ignite Service provides information, management, and rule setting for their devices and sensors that connected to these devices for developers on IoT-Ignite infrastructure. Server application operates these processes with REST APIs. You can get access to IoT-Ignite APIs from API Docs page.

Things in IoT-Ignite

What can I connect to IoT-Ignite?

Almost anything that has an internet connection can be connected to IoT-Ignite. It is also possible to connect anything that does not have a direct Internet connection through a gateway. Protocol between a “thing” and gateway may be Bluetooth, Zigbee or even your proprietary communication protocol. Check Devices and Things document for further information.

What is a Thing?

A thing is a sensor, actuator, or a node.

What is a Sensor?

It is a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.

In IoT-Ignite, a sensor is a physical or virtual component that can emit data.

What is an Actuator?

An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving/controlling a mechanism or system. They are devices that transform an input signal (mainly an electrical signal) into some form of motion.

In IoT-Ignite, an actuator is a physical or virtual component that can receive commands.

What is a Node?

A node is the simplest computing unit where related sensors and actuators are attached. Node collects data from sensors and may act on actuators. It may be a physical device like Arduino or NodeMCU or a virtual device in the form of an application.

IoT-Ignite provides a communication and thing definition protocol applicable between IoT-Ignite agent and node software.

What are Built-in Sensors or Actuators?

You can access sensors available on the device and acquire raw sensor data by using IoT-Ignite agent. This agent automatically detects sensors and actuators in your gateway and registers them to your IoT-Ignite service. It is possible to use sensors and actuators without writing a single line of code.

What are Built-in Processors?

Built-in processors combine device sensors’ data for a specific purpose like geo-fence, fall detection. For example, our processor example in IoT-Ignite agent uses acceleration, gravity sensor and gyroscope sensor to detect if a fall has occurred. This processor acts as a fall sensor.

IoT-Ignite Gateways

Which devices are supported as a Gateway?

Please visit our documentation page.

Any Android Device with IoT-Ignite Agent,
An Open Hardware Platform (Raspberry Pi 3 etc.) Device with PilarOS or AndroidThings^TM,
An Intel based computing device (Nuc, compute stick, Dell Gateways), with standart protocols like MQTT

What is PilarOS?

PilarOS is an Industrial Android distro. It is based on AOSP, (Android Open Source Project), and includes AFEX (Android Framework EXtentions) framework. It is a cloud based service enabler OS. It establishes a secure communication channel for cloud-based IoT services and easily extends the benefits of IoT solution to the edge devices.

What is AFEX?

Android Framework Extension (AFEX) enables IoT gateways (devices) to be strictly controlled, configured and managed from kernel to application level. This technology is implemented through a straightforward and easy integration process to almost all IoT gateways and achieves simple, reliable, secure and cost effective solutions: Raspberry Pis can be simply transformed into industry-grade gateways to replace existing vendor-dependent, high-cost hardware.

PRICING

What is included in the free Developer Account?

With a Developer Account, you have full access to the IoT-Ignite API and all the Ignite Cloud tools in the Developer Portal allowing you to connect up to 5 Devices for testing or personal purposes.

Does IoT-Ignite offer support services?

Developer Accounts have access to the online community support forums and via our Contact Form.

Does support include technical assistance with third party devices like Raspberry Pi 3?

If you have a technical question regarding a third-party device, please visit our documentation pages. Additionally, we support many standard hardware and device platforms.

DATA OWNERSHIP, SHARING & SECURITY

Who can access my data?

Only you can access your own data. Feel free to review the IoT Ignite Terms of Service for more information.

Is my data private?

IoT-Ignite gives you the tools to keep your data secure by providing encryption and permissions via API keys, so you can decide, when and with whom your data is shared.

How can I share my data?

You can access your data via the IoT-Ignite or PubSub APIs using your own credentials. You can also publish your data using IoT-Ignite Dashboard Tools.