Glossary

This essential component of a FUSION Device comprises one or more application microcontrollers dedicated to executing the device’s main application logic. These microcontrollers operate independently from the core networking functions, focusing on the specific tasks and operations critical to the device’s functionality, ensuring efficient processing and task execution without direct involvement in network communication.

Tailored software that resides on the Application Microcontroller, this firmware is intricately designed to manage interactions with sensors, actuators, and to execute the device’s specific operational logic. It addresses the device’s intended functions, ranging from environmental monitoring and user interactions to machine control, by embedding custom algorithms and operational sequences that define the unique capabilities of the IoT device.

Positioned on the Application Board, this processor is the powerhouse for running the application firmware, orchestrating the device’s specific functionalities and behaviors. It is engineered to manage the main application logic, capitalizing on the secure communication and services provided by the Core Microcontroller to perform its tasks efficiently and securely, thereby ensuring the device’s core functions are executed seamlessly.

A pivotal component within a FUSION device, the Core Board houses the Core Microcontroller and plays a fundamental role in network communication. It is tasked with establishing and maintaining secure connections to the IoT server, leveraging the microTLS protocol to ensure data is transmitted securely and services are delivered efficiently, acting as the communication backbone of the device.

Operating on the Core Microcontroller, this firmware is intricately designed to manage network communications, uphold security protocols, and facilitate firmware updates. It implements the microTLS protocol to ensure a secure bridge between the device’s application functionalities and the cloud, enabling efficient and secure data transmission across the network.

Located on the Core Board, this processor is specifically tasked with managing network communications and implementing security protocols. It serves as the critical link between the Application Microcontroller and the cloud infrastructure, ensuring data is transmitted securely and efficiently, thereby facilitating robust and reliable device operations.

A bespoke cloud service provided by the customer’s cloud infrastructure, which acts as the ultimate destination for data transmitted from the Application Microcontroller of a FUSION Device to the IoT Server. This component is indispensable for the collection, storage, and analysis of data generated by IoT deployments, playing a critical role in the interpretation and actioning of IoT data.

An advanced IoT device that embodies the FUSION technology, integrating core (network communication) and application (device-specific operations) functionalities along with sensors and actuators. These devices are adept at processing and analyzing data locally, leveraging the robust capabilities of FUSION technology to ensure data is securely and efficiently sent to the cloud for further processing or action.

The cornerstone of RIoT Secure’s platform offerings, FUSION encompasses a blend of embedded software and hardware design principles. It is engineered to facilitate secure, efficient development and communication of IoT devices, providing a secure-by-design hardware sandbox that distinctively separates core and application functionalities, ensuring enhanced security and efficiency in IoT device operations.

A critical configuration item within the OASIS Database, the Integration URL is a designated web address where data, once received from the FUSION device on the IoT Server, is securely relayed to the Customer Cloud. This process is vital for the storage, analysis, and potential issuance of commands back to the FUSION devices, facilitating a seamless data flow and interaction between devices and cloud infrastructure.

A core cloud service component provided by the OASIS platform, the IoT Server is instrumental in facilitating communication between FUSION Devices and the cloud. It employs the microTLS protocol to ensure secure device authentication, efficient data collection, and the orchestration of over-the-air (OTA) updates, maintaining the integrity and reliability of data transmission.

A web-based user interface provided by the OASIS platform, the Management Console empowers users to meticulously oversee and manage their IoT devices, firmware versions, and configurations through a centralized dashboard. This interface simplifies the complexities of managing large-scale IoT deployments, providing intuitive tools and insights for effective device lifecycle management.

A specialized, secure communication protocol, microTLS (μTLS) is designed with resource-constrained IoT environments and limited bandwidth communications in mind. It ensures that data transmission between IoT devices and the cloud is encrypted, safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of data as it traverses potentially insecure networks, thus facilitating secure, reliable data collection and remote device operations.

A cloud service component within the OASIS platform, the Network Monitor diligently observes network traffic from FUSION devices. It is designed to identify, alert, and mitigate anomalies, potential threats, or errors, significantly enhancing the overall security and reliability of the system. This proactive monitoring is essential for maintaining a secure and efficient operational environment for IoT deployments.

A comprehensive, cloud-based suite of services dedicated to secure device lifecycle management, the OASIS Platform is engineered to support the seamless integration, efficient management, and orderly decommissioning of IoT devices. Serving as the infrastructure backbone, it offers a plethora of tools for data relaying, firmware updates, device monitoring, and security management, ensuring IoT devices are managed securely and efficiently at scale. The OASIS Platform consists of a number of services including the IoT Server, Management Console, Network Monitor, REST API and OASIS Database.

A foundational database component within the OASIS platform, responsible for securely storing and adeptly managing data related to devices, users, and configurations. The OASIS Database supports the overarching functionality of the OASIS Platform, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility, thereby enabling efficient and secure device lifecycle management.

A sophisticated cloud service interface for programmatically interacting with the OASIS platform, the REST API facilitates the seamless integration of external systems and custom applications. It enables the automation of a variety of device management tasks, including firmware updates and remote device control, providing developers and administrators with powerful tools to enhance and streamline IoT operations.

A logical partition within the OASIS platform, a Tenant groups a set of devices, users, and configurations, enabling isolated management and operation of IoT deployments. This segregation ensures that data and operations are securely isolated across different projects or organizational units within a company, maintaining data privacy and operational integrity across diverse IoT ecosystems.