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The Internet of Things: From RFID to the Next-Generation Pervasive Networked Systems

, , , and (Eds.) Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications Auerbach Publications, New York, (2008)
DOI: 10.1201/9781420052824

Abstract

Ubiquitous and pervasive technologies such as RFID and smart computing promise a world of networked and interconnected devices. Everything from tires to toothbrushes could soon be in communications range, heralding the dawn of an era in which today's Internet of People gives way to tomorrow's Internet of Things --- where billions of objects will have the ability to report their location, identity, and history over wireless connections (Connectivity and Communication --- Anything, Anywhere, and Anytime). An examination of the exciting expansion period in this research, The Internet of Things: From RFID to the Next-Generation Pervasive Networked Systems provides comprehensive, technical, and practical deploying policy guidance that covers fundamentals and recent advances in pervasive networked systems. The book addresses the conceptual and technical issues that influence the technology roadmap and gives an in-depth introduction to the Internet of Things and its effect on businesses and individuals. Discussing case studies, experience reports, and best practice, it contains information on emerging technologies, market opportunities, and policy implications. The realization of the internet of things - a world in which billions of objects will report their location, identity, and history over wireless connections - will require dramatic changes in systems, architectures, and communications. Although RFID has already laid the foundation for this, further research and development is needed to enable such a pervasive networking world, which should be flexible, adaptive, and secure. Reflecting current trends and future directions in the industry, the book provides a comprehensive technical and practical guide to recent advances in pervasive networked systems through detailed discussions, real-world case studies, and experience reports.

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