Abstract
The principle of Smart Cities is the interconnection of services, based on a network of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As the number of IoT devices continue to grow, the demand to organize and maintain the IoT applications is increased. Therefore, the solutions for smart city should have the ability to efficiently utilize the resources and their associated challenges. Neighbor aware solutions can enhance the capabilities of the smart city. In this article, we briefly overview the neighbor aware solutions and challenges in smart cities. We then categorize the neighbor aware solutions and discuss the possibilities using the collaboration among neighbors to extend the lifetime of IoT devices. We also propose a new duty cycle MAC protocol with assistance from the neighbors to extend the lifetime of the nodes. Simulation results further coagulate the impact of neighbor assistance on the performance of IoT devices in smart cities.
Highlights
Smart city solutions and a new range of applications that, by using a network, can solve a range of problems related to security, fire detection, and transportation
In order to enhance Smart City applications, communication is required between Internet of Things (IoT) devices that and installed on people, buildings, and vehicles
We introduced the Smart City network, and analyzed the related information sensing, management, privacy, and security, as well as the effects on human interactions and neighbor management challenges
Summary
Smart city solutions and a new range of applications that, by using a network, can solve a range of problems related to security, fire detection, and transportation. If the NA approach is applied to protocols which consider energy efficiency, energy constrained nodes can support a variety of applications while consuming less energy It can improve network life and reduce the maintenance costs of smart cities. If the NA approach is applied to the duty-cycle technique, the sender will be able to know the wake-up time of the receiver, with the assistance of the neighboring node. This technology has the potential to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of a Smart City using IoT technology
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