What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT Devices
This paper presents a case study of Fog Computing, Edge Computing (EC) and Intelligent EC applied to Smart Buildings, focusing on the deployment of innovative services and smart IoT devices, discussing new architecture as Software-Defined Network (SDN). Specifically, a comprehensive solution of a Sm...
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| description | This paper presents a case study of Fog Computing, Edge Computing (EC) and Intelligent EC applied to Smart Buildings, focusing on the deployment of innovative services and smart IoT devices, discussing new architecture as Software-Defined Network (SDN). Specifically, a comprehensive solution of a Smart Building case is proposed to validate main statements and conclusions are drawn, providing a general guideline to address the problems of choosing between Edge or Fog Computing and the specific category of IoT devices. The methodology employed in this study is based on field research conducted in buildings within the metropolitan region of São Paulo, Brazil, that aim to enable their transformation into Smart Buildings (SBs). Moreover, principles of Electronic Systems Engineering and Cloud Computing such as reliability, scalability and security are applied. In that way, this study integrates advanced multimedia technical services to enhancing security and communication within the SBs through centralized control. The method focuses on identifying and analyzing the most common problems observed in field research within SBs in early stages of development, prior to the intensive implementation of IoT devices and Fog or Edge Computing technologies on the state of the art. The research adopts a comparative approach, investigating the best solutions for each application category. The results are consolidated in a main table within the article, correlating solutions to the four main problems identified in the field research, such as impairments in voice over IP and video communication using IoT devices; latency and delays in communication between SBs and the Cloud center; access security issues; and the Quality of Experience of video over IP communication, both in live transmissions and recordings between SBs. Regarding applications, this study considers the use of specific IoT devices and Cloud Computing architectures, such as Fog or IEC. Furthermore, it explores the implementation of new open network and communication models, such as SDN and NFV, to optimize communication between the various SBs and the SB’s connection to the control center of a Smart City. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5d2e1a7789514276b7db040b98a47cf72025-08-20T03:08:44ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-03-01157380510.3390/app15073805What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT DevicesMauro Chiozzotto0Miguel Arjona Ramírez1Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Escola Politécnica, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, trav. 3, 158, São Paulo 05508-010, SP, BrazilDepartment of Electronic Systems Engineering, Escola Politécnica, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, trav. 3, 158, São Paulo 05508-010, SP, BrazilThis paper presents a case study of Fog Computing, Edge Computing (EC) and Intelligent EC applied to Smart Buildings, focusing on the deployment of innovative services and smart IoT devices, discussing new architecture as Software-Defined Network (SDN). Specifically, a comprehensive solution of a Smart Building case is proposed to validate main statements and conclusions are drawn, providing a general guideline to address the problems of choosing between Edge or Fog Computing and the specific category of IoT devices. The methodology employed in this study is based on field research conducted in buildings within the metropolitan region of São Paulo, Brazil, that aim to enable their transformation into Smart Buildings (SBs). Moreover, principles of Electronic Systems Engineering and Cloud Computing such as reliability, scalability and security are applied. In that way, this study integrates advanced multimedia technical services to enhancing security and communication within the SBs through centralized control. The method focuses on identifying and analyzing the most common problems observed in field research within SBs in early stages of development, prior to the intensive implementation of IoT devices and Fog or Edge Computing technologies on the state of the art. The research adopts a comparative approach, investigating the best solutions for each application category. The results are consolidated in a main table within the article, correlating solutions to the four main problems identified in the field research, such as impairments in voice over IP and video communication using IoT devices; latency and delays in communication between SBs and the Cloud center; access security issues; and the Quality of Experience of video over IP communication, both in live transmissions and recordings between SBs. Regarding applications, this study considers the use of specific IoT devices and Cloud Computing architectures, such as Fog or IEC. Furthermore, it explores the implementation of new open network and communication models, such as SDN and NFV, to optimize communication between the various SBs and the SB’s connection to the control center of a Smart City.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/7/3805Edge Computing (EC)Fogintelligent EC (IEC)IoTnetwork functions visualization (NFV)quality of experience (QoE) |
| spellingShingle | Mauro Chiozzotto Miguel Arjona Ramírez What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT Devices Applied Sciences Edge Computing (EC) Fog intelligent EC (IEC) IoT network functions visualization (NFV) quality of experience (QoE) |
| title | What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT Devices |
| title_full | What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT Devices |
| title_fullStr | What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT Devices |
| title_full_unstemmed | What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT Devices |
| title_short | What Is the Best Solution for Smart Buildings? A Case Study of Fog, Edge Computing and Smart IoT Devices |
| title_sort | what is the best solution for smart buildings a case study of fog edge computing and smart iot devices |
| topic | Edge Computing (EC) Fog intelligent EC (IEC) IoT network functions visualization (NFV) quality of experience (QoE) |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/7/3805 |
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