# Communication Interface Identifier Protocol (CIIP): An Energy Efficient Protocol for smaller IoT Sensor

## TL;DR

This paper introduces CIIP, an energy-efficient communication protocol designed specifically for small IoT sensors, simplifying their connectivity by removing certain layers of traditional TCP/IP communication.

## Contribution

The paper proposes a novel architecture that reduces complexity and energy consumption by eliminating specific layers in TCP/IP for small IoT sensors.

## Key findings

- CIIP reduces energy consumption in IoT sensor communication.
- The protocol simplifies network architecture for small sensors.
- Potential for cost savings in IoT deployments.

## Abstract

Today we can use technologies like switched Ethernet, TCP/IP, high-speed wide area networks, and high-performance low-cost computers very easily. However, protocols designed for those communication are inefficient or not energy efficient. Smart home, smart grid, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) all these technologies are coming very rapidly with higher communication facilities demands an energy efficient Ethernet. Due to controller and network equipment use a huge quantity of energy. Layer to layer communication making our communication method more complex and costly. In this work, we propose an architecture, which will make the communication of sensor devices to outside world easier. Our proposed system removes certain layer from TCP-IP communication. We used a communication interface identifier protocol (CIIP) which can be used for smaller IoT sensors.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1902.02164