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# 1.1 IoT Product Research

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Conduct internet research to find an example IoT product or system for each of these contexts:

1. **Consumer Context:** home or personal use
2. **Business Context:** business, industry, agriculture, etc.
3. **Public Context:** government services, public infrastructure, healthcare, environment, etc.

{% hint style="danger" %}
**EXCLUDED:** You CANNOT research the following consumer products: smartphones, tablets, computers, headphones, stereo systems, TVs, Blu-Ray/DVD players, streaming players, or gaming consoles.
{% endhint %}

Gather information to summarize the following for each IoT product:

* What is the IoT product’s **name**, **purpose,** and **specific context of use**? (include product image)
* What **value** does the IoT product provide? (e.g., is it more convenient, is it more efficient, is it more cost-effective, is it safer, does it perform a task not possible otherwise, etc.)
* What **physical inputs** (such as: sensors, etc.) does the IoT product have? What data does it gather from its physical environment using these inputs?
* What **physical outputs** (such as: motors, etc.) does the IoT product have? What actions does it perform in its physical environment using these outputs?
* What type of **internet or network connection** (such as: cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) does the IoT product have? What data does it send or receive with apps, databases, or other devices through this connection?
* What **information sources** were used in your research? (include links to sources)

### **❏ Deliverable**

Submit a slide presentation containing your research findings
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![Consumer IoT Product Research](/files/-LKXXwxIQtDuGGzgnYbL)
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| **✓- Below Standard**                          | **✓ Meets Standard**                                                                                                                  | **✓+ Exceeds Standard**                                         |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Presentation is incomplete or lacking clarity. | Presentation provides clear, concise, and complete information about example IoT products in consumer, business, and public contexts. | Presentation content and delivery is professional and engaging. |
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