Systems and methods for modeling and simulating an iot system

Abstract

Methods and systems to model, simulate and continuously analyze global non-functional properties, such as profitability, availability, security and performance, of complex Internet of Things (IoT) systems. This modeling enables the collaborative design, interoperability, documentation, simulation, testing, deployment, operations, analysis and optimization of connected services and IoT infrastructures. Various embodiments of the present invention may be characterized as a tool for modeling an IoT system and controlling the evolution of this system. The present invention enables a customer or any entity to describe and simulate an IoT system in different scenarios and, in turn, derive various estimates for what the customer will have to invest. This is of great benefit to entities since building out and implementing a complex IoT system is likely an expensive and time and resource consuming endeavor.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of modeling and simulating an IoT system, the method comprising:
 selecting a zone, a template, and a structure;   defining a node in the selected zone;   selecting a node type of the defined node;   identifying a functional layer in the defined node;   specifying one indicator relating to a property of the IoT system, wherein a passive model of the IoT system is created;   associating a simulator with the passive model;   defining a simulation scenario;   running the scenario using the associated simulator; and   collecting indicator values of the IoT property.