Innovation Design Method for the Internet of Things: Requirements and Perspectives

Innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) provides various opportunities for large, medium, and small-sized companies; however, its realization is still challenging for these companies. Therefore, an engineering design methodology for IoT innovation is required, especially for non-information and communication technology experts. In this paper, we call the engineering design method for IoT innovation "IoT innovation design method," and discuss its requirements and perspectives with reference to previous studies. Then, this paper proposes a concrete IoT innovation design method with an example. This paper contributes to existing studies not only by proposing a new specific method but also by clarifying the general requirements and perspective (viewpoints) of IoT innovation design methods.