LTE Cellular Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT): Practical Projects for the Cloud and Data Visualization

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NB-IoT is the Internet of Things (IoT) technology used for cellular communication. NB-IoT devices deliver much better capability and performance, such as: increased area coverage of up to one kilometer; a massive number of devices―up to 200,000―per a single base-station area; longer battery lifetime of ten years; and better indoor and outdoor coverage for areas with weak signal, such as underground garages. The cellular NB-IoT technology is a challenging technology to use and understand. With more than 30 projects presented in this book, covering many use cases and scenarios, this book provides hands-on and practical experience of how to use the cellular NB-IoT for smart applications using Arduino™, Amazon Cloud, Google Maps, and charts. The book starts by explaining AT commands used to configure the NB-IoT modem; data serialization and deserialization; how to set up the cloud for connecting NB-IoT devices; setting up rules, policy, security certificates, and a NoSQL database on the cloud; how to store and read data in the cloud; how to use Google Maps to visualize NB-IoT device geo-location; and how to use charts to visualize sensor datasets. Projects for Arduino are presented in four parts. The first part explains how to connect the device to the mobile operator and cellular network; perform communication using different network protocols, such as TCP, HTTP, SSL, or MQTT; how to use GPS for geo-location applications; and how to upgrade NB-IoT modem firmware over the air. The second part explains the microcontroller unit and how to build and run projects, such as a 7-segment display or a real-time clock. The third part explains how NB-IoT can be used with sensor devices, such as ultrasonic and environmental sensors. Finally, the fourth part explains how NB-IoT can be used to control actuators, such as stepper motors and relays. This book is a unique resource for understanding practical uses of the NB-IoT technology and serves as a handbook for technical and non-technical readers who are looking for practicing and exercising the cellular NB-IoT technology. The book can be used by engineers, students, researchers, system integrators, mobile operators’ technical staff, and electronics enthusiasts. To download the software which can be used with the book, go to: https://github.com/5ghub/NB-IoT About the Author: Hossam Fattah is a technology expert in 4G/5G wireless systems and networking. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada in 2003. He received his Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada in 2000. He completed his B.Sc. degree in Computers and Systems Engineering from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt in 1995. Between 2003 and 2011, he was in academia and industry, including Texas A&M University. Between 2011 and 2013, he was with Spirent Communications, NJ, USA. Since 2013, he has been with Microsoft, USA. He is also an affiliate associate professor at University of Washington, Tacoma, WA, USA, teaching graduate courses on IoT and distributed systems and collaborating on 5G research and innovations. He has had many patents and technical publications in conferences and journals. He is a registered professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers, British Columbia, Canada. He is the author of the recent book 5G LTE Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT). His research interest is in wireless communications and radio networks and protocols, cellular quality of service, radio resource management, traffic and packet scheduling, network analytics, and mobility. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Preface Acknowledgements Contents List of Listings 1. About This Book 1.1. Organization of the Book 1.1.1. How to Read This Book 1.1.2. Software and Hardware Tools Used in This Book 1.1.3. Conventions Used in the Book 1.1.4. Security Keys and Certificates 1.1.5. Hardware Parts 1.1.6. Feedback of the Book 2. LTE Cellular Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) 2.1. 4G and 5G System 2.2. LTE Cellular Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) 2.3. NB-IoT Applications and Scenarios 2.3.1. NB-IoT Sensors 2.3.2. NB-IoT Actuators 2.4. NB-IoT Core Network 2.5. Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) 2.5.1. Publish/Subscribe Model 2.5.2. Topic and Subscription 2.5.3. Retained Messages 2.5.4. Will 2.5.5. Quality of Service Levels 2.6. 5G New Radio (NR) 2.7. Case Study for Smart City: City of Coral Gables, Florida 2.7.1. IoT Use Cases in the Smart City Hub 2.7.2. Smart City Hub IoT Dashboard 2.8. Commercial NB-IoT Modems 3. Installing and Setting up Hardware and Software 3.1. NB-IoT Hardware Board and Software 3.2. Installing Arduino IDE and NB-IoT Hardware Board Package 3.3. Installing Library 3.4. Setting up the NB-IoT Hardware Board 3.5. Arduino Serial Monitor 4. Microcontroller and NB-IoT Modem Units 4.1. Microcontroller Unit (MCU) 4.2. Quectel BG96 LTE Cellular NB-IoT Modem 4.3. Key Features of the NB-IoT Hardware Board for Arduino 4.4. Inside NB-IoT Hardware Board for Arduino 4.5. Connecting the NB-IoT Hardware Board to the Computer 5. AT Commands 5.1. AT Command Syntax 5.2. General Commands 5.3. Status Control Commands 5.4. Network Commands 5.5. Packet Domain Commands 5.6. TCP/IP Commands 5.7. SSL Commands 5.8. MQTT Commands 5.9. HTTP Commands 5.10. File Commands 5.11. GNSS Commands 5.12. Firmware Update Commands 5.13. Mobile Operator Configuration 5.14. Arduino Sketch 6. Data Serialization and Deserialization 6.1. JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Format 6.2. JSON Serialization 6.3. JSON Library for Arduino 6.4. Arduino Sketch with JSON 6.5. Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) Format 6.6. Data Item in CBOR 6.7. Major Type 0 (Unsigned Integer) 6.8. Major Type 1 (Signed Integer) 6.9. Major Type 2 (Byte Strings) 6.10. Major Type 3 (Text Strings) 6.11. Major Type 4 (Arrays) 6.12. Major Type 5 (Maps) 6.13. Major Type 7 (Floating-Point Number) 6.14. CBOR Compact Data Size 6.15. Arduino Sketch with CBOR 6.16. JSON versus CBOR 7. AmazonWeb Services for IoT Devices (AWS IoT) 7.1. AWS IoT Device Management and Configuration 7.2. Registering the Thing 7.3. Creating Security Certificates 7.4. Creating Policy 7.5. Creating Rule 7.6. Creating DynamoDB 7.7. Arduino Client Sketch with AWS IoT 7.8. AWS IoT Device Communication and Testing 8. Data Visualization 8.1. Accessing AWS DynamoDB Data 8.2. Setting AWS Credentials and Region 8.3. Using Node.js and JavaScript APIs for AWS SDK 8.4. Read Single Records in DynamoDB 8.5. JavaScript for Reading the DynamoDB 8.6. Read All Records in DynamoDB 8.7. Visualizing GPS Geo-Location Using Google Maps 8.7.1. Get the Google Maps API 8.7.2. Initializing Google Maps Using JavaScript API 8.7.3. Retrieving the GPS location from the DynamoDB 8.7.4. Displaying the GPS Geo-Location in a Web Browser 8.8. Data Visualization Using Charts 8.8.1. Installing Chart.js Library 8.8.2. Prepare an Area in Web Page to Render Chart 8.8.3. Reading and Preparing the Data from DynamoDB 8.8.4. Draw the Bar Chart 8.8.5. Create Complete Web Page 8.8.6. Rendering the Chart I. Networking 9. Turning on the Modem 9.1. Hardware and Software Component Required 9.2. Setup Steps and Diagram 9.3. Arduino Sketch 10. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) 10.1. Hardware Setup, Steps, and Diagram 10.2. Arduino Sketch 11. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Connection 11.1. Hardware Setup, Steps, and Diagram 11.2. Arduino Sketch 12. Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) 12.1. Hardware Setup, Steps, and Diagram 12.2. Arduino Sketch 13. Location and GPS Tracking 13.1. Hardware Setup, Steps, and Diagram 13.2. Arduino Sketch 13.3. Arduino Sketch 13.4. Interface with the Cloud 14. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 14.1. Hardware Setup, Steps, and Diagram 14.2. Arduino Sketch 15. NB-IoT Modem Firmware Update 15.1. Hardware Setup, Steps, and Diagram 15.2. Arduino Sketch II. Microcontroller 16. RGB LED 16.1. Hardware Component Required 16.2. Circuit Operation 16.3. Schematic Diagram 16.4. Breadboard Diagram 16.5. Arduino Sketch 17. Making Sound Using Active Buzzer 17.1. Hardware Component Required 17.2. Circuit Operation 17.3. Schematic Diagram 17.4. Breadboard Diagram 17.5. Arduino Sketch 18. Making Sound Using Passive Buzzer 18.1. Hardware Component Required 18.2. Circuit Operation 18.3. Schematic Diagram 18.4. Breadboard Diagram 18.5. Arduino Sketch 19. Keypad Switch 19.1. Hardware Component Required 19.2. Circuit Operation 19.3. Schematic Diagram 19.4. Breadboard Diagram 19.5. Arduino Sketch 20. Push Button 20.1. Hardware Component Required 20.2. Circuit Operation 20.3. Schematic Diagram 20.4. Breadboard Diagram 20.5. Arduino Sketch 21. Analog Joystick 21.1. Hardware Component Required 21.2. Circuit Operation 21.3. Schematic Diagram 21.4. Breadboard Diagram 21.5. Arduino Sketch 22. Infra-Red (IR) Receiver 22.1. Hardware Component Required 22.2. Circuit Operation 22.3. Schematic Diagram 22.4. Breadboard Diagram 22.5. Arduino Sketch 23. Radio Frequency Identification 23.1. Hardware Component Required 23.2. Circuit Operation 23.3. Schematic Diagram 23.4. Breadboard Diagram 23.5. Arduino Sketch 24. Eight LED and Shift Register 24.1. Hardware Component Required 24.2. Circuit Operation 24.3. Schematic Diagram 24.4. Breadboard Diagram 24.5. Arduino Sketch 24.6. Arduino Sketch Using the Serial Monitor 25. Seven-Segment Display 25.1. Hardware Component Required 25.2. Circuit Operation 25.3. Schematic Diagram 25.4. Breadboard Diagram 25.5. Arduino Sketch 26. Real-Time Clock 26.1. Hardware Component Required 26.2. Circuit Operation 26.3. Schematic Diagram 26.4. Breadboard Diagram 26.5. Arduino Sketch III. Sensors 27. Tilt Sensor Switch 27.1. Hardware Component Required 27.2. Circuit Operation 27.3. Schematic Diagram 27.4. Breadboard Diagram 27.5. Arduino Sketch 27.6. Interface with the Cloud 28. Photocell 28.1. Hardware Component Required 28.2. Circuit Operation 28.3. Schematic Diagram 28.4. Breadboard Diagram 28.5. Arduino Sketch 28.6. Interface with the cloud 29. Ultrasonic Sensor 29.1. Hardware Component Required 29.2. Circuit Operation 29.3. Schematic Diagram 29.4. Breadboard Diagram 29.5. Arduino Sketch 29.6. Interface with the Cloud 30. Temperature and Humidity Sensor 30.1. Hardware Component Required 30.2. Circuit Operation 30.3. Schematic Diagram 30.4. Breadboard Diagram 30.5. Arduino Sketch 30.6. Interface with the Cloud 31. Water Level Detection Sensor 31.1. Hardware Component Required 31.2. Circuit Operation 31.3. Schematic Diagram 31.4. Breadboard Diagram 31.5. Arduino Sketch 31.6. Interface with the Cloud 32. Microphone Sound Sensor 32.1. Hardware Component Required 32.2. Circuit Operation 32.3. Schematic Diagram 32.4. Breadboard Diagram 32.5. Arduino Sketch 32.6. Interface with the Cloud 33. Thermometer 33.1. Hardware Component Required 33.2. Circuit Operation 33.3. Schematic Diagram 33.4. Breadboard Diagram 33.5. Arduino Sketch 33.6. Interface with the Cloud 34. Gyroscope Sensor 34.1. Hardware Component Required 34.2. Circuit Operation 34.3. Schematic Diagram 34.4. Breadboard Diagram 34.5. Arduino Sketch 34.6. Interface with the Cloud IV. Actuators 35. Servo Motor 35.1. Hardware Component Required 35.2. Schematic Diagram 35.3. Breadboard Diagram 35.4. Arduino Sketch 35.5. Interface with the Cloud 36. Stepper Motor 36.1. Hardware Component Required 36.2. Circuit Operation 36.3. Schematic Diagram 36.4. Breadboard Diagram 36.5. Arduino Sketch 36.6. Interface with the Cloud 36.7. Controlling Stepper Motor with Remote 36.8. Schematic Diagram 36.9. Breadboard Diagram 36.10. Arduino Sketch 37. Relay 37.1. Hardware Component Required 37.2. Circuit Operation 37.3. Schematic Diagram 37.4. Breadboard Diagram 37.5. Arduino Sketch 37.6. Interface with the Cloud 38. Hardware Parts References Index