Categorization and characteristics Clause Samples

Categorization and characteristics. ‌‌ In this section IOS will be categorized together with descriptions of the different characteristics such a system could have. First, the different historical phases of IOS development will be described, showing that the development can be divided into four different phases. Next, based on these phases, IOS will be categorized into three types: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. These types will be presented together with characteristics based on technology, use, and partner factors. Last, the four different functional structures an IOS can have are described.