The "Internet of Things" (IoT) is a principle and practice that aims to facilitate information-sharing across power grids, public utilities, and physical infrastructure of all kinds, as well as consumer goods and even individuals, to improve overall systems efficiency. The "Internet of Things" can be applied to many different fields, including:

• E-logistics management – better operational security and logistics efficiency by data transmission for real-time vehicle tracking and positioning, transport path selection, and logistics network design
• E-consumption – barcodes and chips on retail goods to link with private accounts, enhancing consumption efficiency and product security
• Smart home systems – intelligent home management, linking home appliances to control platforms

CSST Internet of Things (IoT) is committed to building an intelligent identification platform for commodities and facilities, via sensor technologies such as RFID, infrared, GPS and laser scanners.