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An Efficient Interface for the Integration of IoT Devices with Smart Grids.
Felipe Viel1, Luis Augusto Silva1, Valderi Reis Quietinho Leithardt1,2,3,4
1Laboratory of Embedded and Distribution Systems, University of Vale do Itajaí, Rua Uruguai 458, C.P. 360, Itajaí 88302-901, Brazil.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 21, 2020
Summary
This study introduces a software interface enabling integration between the Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) and the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP). This solution enhances smart grid (SG) and Internet of Things (IoT) system interoperability with low communication overhead.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Network Protocols
Background:
- The Internet of Things (IoT) has spurred advancements in computing and ubiquitous systems.
- Smart Grids (SGs) leverage IoT technologies for enhanced power grid reliability and safety.
- Current SG systems often use the Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP), which lacks compatibility with the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) prevalent in IoT.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an efficient software interface for integrating OSGP and CoAP communication protocols.
- To address the interoperability gap between conventional IoT devices and Smart Grid systems.
Main Methods:
- An efficient software interface was designed and implemented.
- The interface facilitates communication between devices using OSGP and CoAP.
Main Results:
- The proposed software interface effectively integrates OSGP and CoAP.
- The solution demonstrates low communication overhead.
- Successful integration between IoT and SG systems was achieved.
Conclusions:
- The developed interface provides a viable solution for bridging OSGP and CoAP.
- This integration enhances the applicability of IoT in Smart Grid environments.
- The findings support the advancement of interconnected smart energy systems.
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