Acceleration Sensing A MEMS concept referring to the increase in movement of an object from one point to another along a straight line or axis. Accelerometer A tool that measures changes in gravitational acceleration in the unit it may be installed in. A recurring fee-based system where a facility manager outsources electronic access control to a third party, where each facility do not need Access Control as a Service to maintain a dedicated server. A recurring fee-based system where a facility manager outsources electronic access control to a third party, where each facility do not need ACaaS to maintain a dedicated server. Access Control A system that determines who, when, and where people are allowed to enter or exit a facility or area. An access point connects users to other users within the network and also can serve as the point of interconnection between the WLAN and Access Point a fixed wire network. An access point connects users to other users within the network and also can serve as the point of interconnection between the WLAN and AP a fixed wire network. Active Sensor A sensing device that requires an external source of power to operate. A device combined with an application to record and analyze physiological metrics such as heartrate, sleep quality, skin temperature, calories Activity Tracker burned and more. Actuator An actuator is a type of motor that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system. Adaptive architecture is a system which changes its structure, behaviour or resources according to demand. The adaptation made is usually Adaptive Architectures to non-functional characteristics rather than functional ones. The construction of complex three-dimensional parts from 3D digital model data by depositing successive layers of material. Metal, polymer, and ceramic materials can be used to manufacture parts of a geometry that often cannot be produced by any other manufacturing Additive Manufacturing technology. Addressability The capacity for an entity to be targeted and found. Address Resolution Protocol A communication protocol used to convert an IP address into a physical address. ARP Address Resolution Protocol. A communication protocol used to convert an IP address into a physical address. Ad-hoc networks An ad-hoc network is a local area network (LAN) that is built spontaneously as devices connect. Ad hoc queries An Ad-Hoc Query is a query that cannot be determined prior to the moment the query is issued. Advanced cruise-assist highway systems (AHS) are systems that aim to reduce traffic accidents, enhance safety, improve transportation Advanced cruise-assist highway systems efficiency as well as to reduce the operational work of drivers. Advanced cruise-assist highway systems (AHS) are systems that aim to reduce traffic accidents, enhance safety, improve transportation AHS efficiency as well as to reduce the operational work of drivers. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Digital feature that incorporates into vehicles to enhance driver safety and performance. ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Digital feature that incorporates into vehicles to enhance driver safety and performance. Advanced Encryption Standard The specification for encryption of electronic data established in 2001. AES Advanced Encryption Standard. The specification for encryption of electronic data established in 2001. The process of leveraging the most advanced technology available at the current time in order to maximize the output and/or product quality Advanced Manufacturing of a manufacturing facility. Advanced Materials New materials and modifications to existing materials to obtain superior performance in one or more characteristics. Advanced Message Queuing Protocol An open-source standard for business message communication and message-oriented middleware. AMQP Advanced Message Queuing Protocol. An open-source standard for business message communication and message-oriented middleware. Advances in Data Science Improvements in deep learning and cognitive-computing technologies are driving enterprise adoption. AerCore A Machine to Machine communication platform developed by Aeris. Aeris Carrier-independent provider of IoT communications services, designed to provide management of multiple cellular carriers. Aervoyance A Machine to Machine Analytics developed by Aeris. Tools, techniques, and initiatives (such as lean and flexible manufacturing) to help a plant and/or organization rapidly respond to their Agile Manufacturing customers, the market, and innovations. AllJoyn AllJoyn is a system that allows devices to communicate with other devices around them. AltBeacon An open and interoperable proximity beacon specification. Altimeter An instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. Sensor-filled environments that interpret and react to human events and activity, and learning to adapt over time, the environment’s operation Ambient Intelligence and services change based on that activity. Ambient Intelligence. Sensor-filled environments that interpret and react to human events and activity, and learning to adapt over time, the AML environment’s operation and services change based on that activity. American Standard Code for Information InterchangeASCII abbreviated from American Standard Code for Information Interchange, is a character-encoding scheme. ASCII ASCII abbreviated from American Standard Code for Information Interchange, is a character-encoding scheme. Analytics Synthesis of knowledge from information. Android Wear An open-source platform that extends the Android system to wearables. Anomaly Detection A statistical technique that determines what patterns are normal and then identifies items that do not conform to those patterns. Another Neat Tool A Java-based software tool for automating software build processes. ANT ANT is a proprietary (but open access) multicast wireless sensor network technology designed and marketed by ANT Wireless. An accessory that is mounted directly on the door stop which prevents accidental closure of the door and the consequent possible restart of Anti-Device Tampering the machine or system. Apache Kafka Apache Kafka is an open-source message broker project developed by the Apache Software Foundation written in Scala. Apache Storm Apache Storm is a distributed computation framework written predominantly in the Clojure programming language. Apio Mesh An IoT Mesh Sensor System developed by Apio. Apache Cassandra is an open source distributed database management system designed to handle large amounts of data across many Apache Cassandra commodity servers, providing high availability with no single point of failure. App Cloud A platform for developing IoT applications using Salesforce platform developed by Salesforce. Application enablement is an approach which brings telecommunications network providers and developers together to combine their network Application Enablement Tools and web abilities in creating and delivering high demand advanced services and new intelligent applications. In computer programming, an application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software Application Programming Interface applications. In computer programming, an application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software API applications. Application Software Programs that enable specific, end-user actions. Integrating sensors and sensor fusion in a single device, ASSNs have a built-in intelligence to cope with the complexity of applying multiple Application Specific Sensor Nodes sensors to a specific problem such as augmented reality, navigation, positioning, and more. Application Specific Sensor Nodes. Integrating sensors and sensor fusion in a single device, ASSNs have a built-in intelligence to cope with ASSN the complexity of applying multiple sensors to a specific problem such as augmented reality, navigation, positioning, and more. More businesses and individuals are able to leverage a vast ecosystem of tools to design, produce, and distribute hardware than on their Approachable Hardware own. Architecting Resilience IT-Systems that are able to avoid accident and failure. Conventions, principles and practices for the description of architectures established within a specific domain of application and/or community Architecture Framework of stakeholders. Architecture Layer A logical partitioning of the architecture. Architecture View Work product expressing the architecture of a system from the perspective of specific system concerns. Arduino A single-board microcontroller used for prototyping without having to deal with breadboards or soldering. Arkessa Carrier-independent provider of IoT communications services, designed to provide management of multiple cellular carriers. AR Overlay An image or graphic superimposed over an Image Target. This is the basics of AR technology A technology that gives computers the ability to learn based on data, previous experiences, and their environment in order to make decisions Artificial Intelligence in order maximize results. Artificial Intelligence. A technology that gives computers the ability to learn based on data, previous experiences, and their environment in AI order to make decisions in order maximize results. A video anchored in 3D space (typically superimposed on an Image Target) while maintaining the view of the physical environment as AR Video Playback opposed to full screen playback. Assurance Grounds for justified