Developing Efficient Algorithms for Low-Latency Edge Computing in IoT Environments

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives and Scope 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Fundamentals of Edge Computing 2.1 Definition and Concepts 2.2 Edge versus Cloud Computing 2.3 Benefits and Challenges 3. Internet of Things (IoT) Overview 3.1 IoT Architecture 3.2 Communication Protocols in IoT 3.3 IoT Applications and Use Cases 4. Low-Latency Requirements in Edge Computing 4.1 Importance of Low-Latency 4.2 Factors Affecting Latency 4.3 Measuring and Analyzing Latency 5. Existing Algorithms and Techniques 5.1 Overview of Current Solutions 5.2 Strengths and Limitations 5.3 Comparative Analysis 6. Proposed Algorithm Development 6.1 Algorithm Design Principles 6.2 Implementation Methodology 6.3 Integration with IoT Systems 7. Evaluation and Testing 7.1 Testbed Setup and Configuration 7.2 Experimental Results 7.3 Performance Analysis 8. Conclusion and Future Work 8.1 Summary of Contributions 8.2 Limitations and Challenges 8.3 Directions for Future Research