Description :
Today, cities are getting “smarter” to improve quality of life through continuous monitoring of residents and infrastructure by deploying sensors to collect electronic data from and about people and infrastructure. This requires heavy reliance on automation, connectivity to the internet, and what is referred to as the “Internet of Things (IoT).” (Internet of Things refers to connecting devices to the internet that can be controlled or can be used to send control information). Smart cities cross several domains including the environment, economy, mobility, homes, energy, planning, etc. Residents and city workers may be provided with apps that allow them to access city services, receive and issue reports of outages, accidents, and crimes, pay taxes, fees, and the like. In the smart city, energy efficiency and sustainability are emphasized.