Open data application programming interfaces (APIs) for IoT data in smart cities and communities |
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A growing number of smart cities and administrations are inclined to collaborate and mutualize their efforts and resources for IoT deployments and open data sharing. This Recommendation studies the concept and potential of developing a secure open and interoperable API in the context of IoT deployment and open data management in smart cities. It analyses current solutions implemented by administrations around the world, where applicable, including those adopted by smart cities, to share their data through open and interoperable interfaces. It subsequently specifies an open and interoperable API for secure open data architecture, as well as for supporting IoT data interoperability for smart cities. This Recommendation presents a complete set of Open APIs dedicated to smart cities offering different features covering the needs of interoperable smart city framework development. In order to achieve interoperability between heterogeneous platforms and the development of smart cities, the Recommendation has proposed "interoperability points" in southbound and northbound interfaces in a smart city framework. It provides a list of core API sets focusing on data interoperability, including context data management APIs, data transactions APIs, data storage APIs and security APIs. Through the mechanism of subscriptions, it is possible to get a performant and scalable context data managment. The data storage APIs allow a granular management of the saved data for all cases, in particular both for open data and private data. The data transaction APIs facilitate exposure and access to the data through a data marketplace. In addition, security and privacy APIs are seriously taken into account to provide secure data exchange. It should be noted that data interoperability with open APIs can be completed by using common data models, which is briefly discussed. Common data models built upon the collaboration with several standard fora and European projects are open for public use. The development of an interoperable framework makes smart city platforms cost efficient, flexible and extendable. Interoperability is not a choice but a must in smart city systems that embed multiple verticals.
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https://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/14374 |
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Y series: Global information infrastructure, Internet protocol aspects, next-generation networks, Internet of Things and smart cities Y.4000-Y.4999: Internet of things and smart cities and communities Y.4400-Y.4549: Frameworks, architectures and protocols |
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2020-08-29 |
Provisional name: | Y.API4IOT |
Approval process: | AAP |
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In force |
Maintenance responsibility: |
ITU-T Study Group 20 |
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ITU-T Y.4400 series – Smart sustainable cities - Setting the framework for an ICT architecture
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ITU-T Y.4000 series – Smart sustainable cities - A guide for city leaders
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ITU-T Y.4000 series – Smart sustainable cities - Master plan
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ITU-T Y.4000 series – Smart sustainable cities - Setting the stage for stakeholders' engagement
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ITU-T Y.4000-series - An overview of smart cities and communities and the role of information and communication technologies
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Y Suppl. 52 (12/2018)
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Methodology for building digital capabilities during enterprises' digital transformation
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ITU-T Y.4000-series – Internet of Things use cases
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ITU-T Y.4000 series – Framework for home environment profiles and levels of IoT systems
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ITU-T Y-series – Supplement on use cases of smart cities and communities
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Y Suppl. 58 (05/2021)
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Internet of things and smart cities and communities standards roadmap
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Y Suppl. 61 (07/2020)
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Features of application programming interfaces for Internet of things data in smart cities and communities
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Y Suppl. 62 (07/2020)
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Overview of blockchain for supporting Internet of things and smart cities and communities in data processing and management aspects
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Y Suppl. 63 (07/2020)
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Unlocking Internet of things with artificial intelligence
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Y Suppl. 68 (05/2021)
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Framework for Internet of things ecosystem master plan
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Y Suppl. 69 (05/2021)
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Web-based data model for Internet of things and smart city systems and services
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ITU-T Y.4000-series – Use cases of Internet of things-based smart agriculture
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Standardization gaps and roadmap for AI and IoT in digital agriculture
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Optimizing Digital Agriculture with Best Practices for Integrating AI and IoT
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