One of the fields that the IT industry has been interested in since before the 5G mobile communication era took its place is the Internet of Things (IoT). It is a technology that increases convenience by mounting sensors and communication functions on various objects. For example, if an air conditioner is equipped with a temperature sensor, camera, and a communication device, it analyzes the ambient temperature and movement of people to adjust the optimum temperature and wind strength. By utilizing the communication function, the power can be turned on and off from outside, and it is also possible to check the surrounding conditions with the camera.
There is an active movement to apply IoT technology across industries. There are also various types of appliances, furniture, and automobiles. According to data from market research firm Berg Insight, in 2017, the global IoT platform scale was about $1.1 billion, an average annual growth of 36% until 2022, of about $4.9 billion.