RustiQ IOT¶

Main Author : Patrice Freydiere

Overview¶

RustiQ IOT is a comprehensive IoT device management stack designed for embedded Linux systems. Born from the need for building reliable and sustainable IoT solutions, it provides a robust foundation for building, deploying, and maintaining IoT devices with a focus on reducing complexity and improving reliability, and ease of use for adding value to the product.

        graph TB
    A[IoT Device] --> B[Linux System]
    B --> C[RustiQ IOT Stack]
    C --> D[Core Services]
    C --> E[Security Layer]
    C --> F[Communication Layer]

    D --> G[Supervisor]
    D --> H[Power Management]
    D --> I[WiFi Management]
    D --> J[Transfer Service]
    D --> K[RTC Time]
    D --> L[Scheduler]
    D --> M[Monitoring]

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    style C fill:#f3e5f5
    style D fill:#e8f5e8

Core Architecture¶

At its heart, RustiQ IOT is built around a core set of services that work together to create an IoT solution. The Supervisor service acts as the central nervous system, orchestrating the device’s main logic and ensuring all components work in harmony. Working alongside it, the Power Management service takes care of the device’s energy needs, intelligently managing power consumption and battery operations to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

        graph LR
    A[Supervisor Service] --> B[Device Logic Orchestration]
    A --> C[Component Coordination]
    A --> D[Service Management]

    E[Power Management] --> F[Battery Operations]
    E --> G[Power Consumption]
    E --> H[Performance Optimization]

    A -.-> E

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    style E fill:#e8f5e8

Connectivity & Communication¶

Connectivity is handled through our modular WiFi Management service, which maintains wireless connections and adapts to changing network conditions. The WiFi software service works in tandem with our Transfer service, which provides a secure and efficient channel for cloud communication. Whether it’s sending device status updates or receiving new configurations, the Transfer service ensures that all data exchanges are protected and reliable.

        graph TB
    A[WiFi Management] --> B[Network Connection]
    B --> C[Connection Monitoring]
    B --> D[Network Adaptation]

    E[Transfer Service] --> F[Cloud Communication]
    F --> G[Data Encryption]
    F --> H[Status Updates]
    F --> I[Configuration Sync]

    A --> E

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    style E fill:#e3f2fd

Time Management & Scheduling¶

Time management is crucial for IoT devices, and that’s where our RTC Time service comes in. It maintains precise timing across the device, ensuring that all scheduled operations and time-sensitive tasks are executed with accuracy. Speaking of scheduling, our Scheduler service provides a flexible and reliable way to manage recurring tasks and operations, making it easy to automate device behaviors.

        graph LR
    A[RTC Time Service] --> B[Precise Timing]
    B --> C[Scheduled Operations]
    B --> D[Time-sensitive Tasks]

    E[Scheduler Service] --> F[Recurring Tasks]
    E --> G[Task Automation]
    E --> H[Operation Management]

    A --> E

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    style E fill:#fff8e1

Monitoring & Control¶

Monitoring and control are essential aspects of any IoT solution, and RustiQ IOT delivers this through its comprehensive Monitoring service. This service keeps a watchful eye on the device’s health and performance, collecting status information and sending it to the cloud. It also receives and executes commands from the cloud, allowing for remote management and configuration updates.

        graph TB
    A[Monitoring Service] --> B[Device Health]
    A --> C[Performance Metrics]
    A --> D[Status Collection]

    E[Cloud Communication] --> F[Remote Management]
    E --> G[Command Execution]
    E --> H[Configuration Updates]

    A --> E

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    style E fill:#e0f2f1

Security & Reliability¶

Security is woven into every layer of RustiQ IOT. From secure boot processes to encrypted communications, every aspect of the system is designed with security in mind. The system’s architecture ensures that services run in isolation, protecting the device from potential threats while maintaining the flexibility needed for IoT applications.

        graph TB
    A[Security Layer] --> B[Secure Boot]
    A --> C[Service Isolation]
    A --> D[Encrypted Communications]
    A --> E[Threat Protection]

    F[System Architecture] --> G[Service Isolation]
    F --> H[Flexible Design]
    F --> I[IoT Optimization]

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    style F fill:#e8f5e8

Platform Benefits¶

This combination of services creates a powerful yet flexible platform that has been proven in various real-world applications. Whether you’re building a simple IoT device or a complex edge computing solution, RustiQ IOT provides the tools and services needed to create reliable, secure, and maintainable IoT systems.

        graph TB
    A[Simple IoT Device] --> B[RustiQ IOT Platform]
    C[Complex Edge Computing] --> B

    B --> D[Reliable Systems]
    B --> E[Secure Systems]
    B --> F[Maintainable Systems]

    G[Real-world Applications] --> H[Proven Platform]

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Documentation Structure¶

Reference

Glossary
- Technical Terms