The eight links of the Internet of Things industry chain must be unknown

The Internet of Things is widely used in the convergence of networks through communication-aware technologies such as intelligent sensing, identification technology and pervasive computing. It is therefore called the third wave of the development of the world information industry after computers and the Internet. China is in the period of rapid development of the Internet of Things, the industry scale will exceed one trillion, and the industrial chain is basically perfect. Each region's industrial agglomeration has its own characteristics, and its development in chip manufacturing, reader-writer manufacturing, label product manufacturing, system integration, network provision and operation services and application demonstrations has its own focus, and the industrial field and public services have maintained coordinated development.

The IoT industry chain includes eight major segments: chip providers, sensor suppliers, wireless module (including antenna) manufacturers, network operators, platform service providers, system and software developers, intelligent hardware vendors, system integration and application service providers.

(1) chip provider: the brain of the Internet of Things;

Low-power, high-reliability semiconductor chips are one of the key components that are essential in almost every aspect of the Internet of Things. Depending on the function of the chip, the chips required in the IoT industry include chips integrated into sensors and wireless modules to implement specific functions, as well as embedded microprocessors embedded in terminal devices to provide "brain" functions. Traditional international semiconductor giants such as ARM, Intel, Qualcomm, Freescale, etc.; major domestic manufacturers include: Huawei Hisilicon, Spreadtrum, Zhongxingwei, Beijing Junzheng, Huatian Technology, etc.

(2) Sensor supplier: shaping the five senses of the Internet of Things;

The sensor is essentially a detection device that is used to collect various types of information and convert it into a specific signal. It can collect information such as identity, pressure, temperature, humidity, light, sound, smell and so on. Commonly used sensors can be divided into three categories: physical sensors, chemical sensors, and biosensors. The sensor industry is currently dominated by several leading companies in the United States, Japan, and Germany, and representative companies in China's sensor market include Hanwei Electronics, Goer shares, Gaode Infrared, Naiwei Technology, Huagong Technology, and Yuanwang Valley. Wait.

(3) Wireless module manufacturers: the key to achieve networking and positioning

The wireless module can be divided into two major categories: communication module and positioning module. Common LAN technologies include WiFi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc. Common WAN technologies mainly include 2/3/4G, NB-IoT and unlicensed bands of LoRa, SigFox, and other technologies working in licensed bands. Different communications correspond to different technologies. Communication module. At present, foreign companies still dominate the wireless module, including Telit, SierraWireless and so on. Domestic manufacturers are also relatively mature, able to provide complete products and solutions, including Huawei, ZTE, Huanxu Electronics, Zhaoyuan Communications, Shike, Lierda, Corecom, and China Mobile Internet of Things.

(4) Network operators: the channels that control the Internet of Things;

Network operators are the most mature link in the IoT industry chain. The Internet of Things network refers to a converged network formed by various communication networks and the Internet, including cellular networks, local self-organizing networks, private networks, etc., and thus relates to communication devices, communication networks , SIM manufacturing, and the like. The Internet of Things can largely reuse existing telecom carrier networks, such as cable broadband networks and 2/3/4G mobile networks. It is an important promoter of the development of the domestic Internet of Things. Therefore, this session will focus on the three major telecom operators and closely related SIM card manufacturers, such as Eastcom Peace, Hengbao, Tianyu Information.

(5) Platform service providers: improve the effective management of the Internet of Things;

As an important part of equipment aggregation, application service and data analysis, the Internet of Things platform not only implements the “management, control, and battalion” of the terminal, but also provides PaaS services for application development, service and system integration. According to different platform functions, it can be divided into three types: device management platform, connection management platform and application development platform. Foreign platform vendors include Jasper and Wylessy. There are mainly three types of manufacturers in the domestic IoT platform enterprises. One is the three major telecom operators, which mainly starts with building a connection platform. The other is Internet vendors such as BAT and JD. They use their traditional advantages to build equipment management. And application development platform; third, platform vendors in their respective segments, such as Yitong Century, Hetai, Shanghai Qingke.

(6) System and software developers: to create the arteries of the Internet of Things;

The Internet of Things system and software generally include operating systems, application software, etc., which can make IoT devices operate effectively. Among them, the operating system (OS) is a program that manages and controls IoT hardware and software resources, and is the most basic system software. Other applications are supported by the operating system. At present, the main issues of the IoT operating system are some IT vendors, such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Huawei, and Ali. Application software development mainly focuses on areas with strong versatility such as car networking , smart home , and terminal security, such as Shenglu Communication, Haier, and Venus.

(7) Intelligent hardware manufacturers: providing terminal bearers of the Internet of Things;

Smart hardware is a device that integrates sensor components and communication functions to access the Internet of Things and implement specific functions or services. According to the customer-oriented purchase, it can be divided into 2B and 2C categories. Class 2B includes metering, such as smart water meters, smart gas meters, smart meters, industrial monitoring instruments, etc., vehicle front loading, industrial equipment and public service monitoring equipment; 2C mainly refers to consumer electronics, such as wearable devices, Smart home, etc. The 2B manufacturers with relatively concentrated terminal production enterprises include Sanchuan Wisdom, Xintian Technology, and Hanwei Electronics.

(8) System integration and application service providers: implementers of IoT applications ;

System integration is the process of identifying and integrating multiple products and technologies into a complete solution based on the requirements of a complex information system or subsystem. At present, mainstream system integration practices include device system integration and application system integration. Facing the complex application environment of the Internet of Things and equipment in many different fields, system integrators can help customers solve various types of equipment, subsystem interfaces, protocols, system platforms, application software, etc. with subsystems, building environment, construction coordination, Organization management and staffing related issues ensure that customers receive the most appropriate solution. At present, relevant domestic system integration and application service providers include Huawei, ZTE, Shengzhe Technology, Yuanwang Valley, and Hanwei Electronics.