Edge Computing in an IoT Base Station System: Reprogramming and Real-Time Tasks

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The BSIS architecture. BSIS mainly consists of the edge, the network, and the cloud. The edge and cloud are connected by a mixed 3G and 4G network. The cloud part offers basic functions that support many tasks. The ePLCs operate as the edge node and can either collect data from the sensors directly or from the controllers using different communication protocols.