The Internet of Things (IoT) is a comprehensive technology that integrates multiple disciplines, including integrated circuit technology, computer hardware and software application technology, sensor technology, internet technology, mobile internet technology, 3G video technology, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, and electronic technology. This technology has broad application prospects in the construction of "Safe Cities."
The rise of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), in particular, allows for faster and more accurate tracking and location processing in public transportation management, vehicle accident handling, and vehicle theft prevention. It also enables the acquisition of more precise disaster and accident information, road traffic flow information, vehicle location information, public facility safety information, weather information, and other data anytime, anywhere through vehicles. Urban security has evolved from a traditional planar defense system to a three-dimensional security system, providing a dynamic information collection and command system for "Safe Cities."
Meanwhile, the Internet of Things (IoT) technology will drive the development of mobile terminals, enabling more mobile devices, handheld devices, and smartphones to become security guardians for public places and homes anytime, anywhere. In the face of natural disasters, the entire city's public disaster prevention and mitigation command system will function through the wireless IoT.
With the widespread application of IoT technology, "Safe City" has evolved from a simple security system to a comprehensive urban system. The "Safe City" project covers numerous sectors of society, including streets and communities, buildings, banks and post offices, road monitoring, motor vehicles, police officers, moving objects, and vessels. Particularly for critical locations such as airports, docks, water, electricity, and gas plants, bridges and dams, rivers, and subways, the introduction of IoT technology allows for the establishment of comprehensive, three-dimensional protection through wireless mobility and tracking. It also integrates with other systems such as overall urban management, environmental monitoring, traffic management, and emergency command.
This provides greater security for people's lives. The government can extend services such as medical security for an aging society, health monitoring and alarms, student safety in primary and secondary schools, vehicle location tracking for roads and traffic (including examination room monitoring), traffic, energy and environmental monitoring, smart homes, environmental protection facilities, and social security facilities to a unified platform. This will allow "Safe Cities" to transition to digital cities and ultimately achieve smart cities.
