物联网(The Internet of things)的概念是在1999年提出的,它的定义很简单:把所有物品通过射频识别等信息传感设备与互联网连接起来,实现智能化识别和管理。严格的定义为:通过射频识别(RFID)、红外感应器、全球定位系统、激光扫描器等信息传感设备,按约定的协议,把任何物品与互联网或是移动通信网络连接起来,进行信息交换和通讯,以实现智能化识别、定位、跟踪和管理的一种网络。 The concept of The Internet of things was introduced in 1999. Its definition is simple: All items are connected to the Internet with information-sensing devices such as radio frequency identification to achieve intelligent identification and management. Strictly defined as: through the radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared sensors, global positioning systems, laser scanners and other information sensing devices, according to the agreement, any items and the Internet or mobile communication network, the exchange of information And communications, in order to achieve a smart identification, positioning, tracking and management of a network.