The Internet of Things (IoT) broadly includes physical devices that communicate through a network to another physical device. Thus, sensor readings from one device may be shared with other devices without the intervention of a human. This broad definition encompasses many sets of connected devices that shared information and worked collaboratively before the term Internet of Things was coined. While the precise boundaries of IoT may still be subject to debate, it is clear that this is an interdisciplinary area. The Internet of Things is a combination of sensor technology, communication technology, and control systems. Frequently, there will be new combinations of technology where each piece is off-the-shelf in order to quickly get to market. The battle with the patent examiner may hinge on effectively articulating that the sum of the parts produces synergy so that the sum of 1 and 1 is something more than 2 as the combination allows special advantages as the real time sharing of information across devices allows coordination or features that was previously unimaginable.