Includes bibliographical references and index.

Internet of Things A to Z: Technologies and Applications; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; Part I: Concepts and Perspectives; Chapter 1: Introduction to the Internet of Things; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Internet of Things Concepts; 1.2.1 Core Concepts: Smart Objects and Smart Environments; 1.2.2 Related Concepts: Machine-to-Machine Communications, Industrial Internet of Things, and Industry 4.0; 1.2.2.1 Machine-to-Machine Communications; 1.2.2.2 Industrial Internet and Industry 4.0; 1.3 Who Works on the Internet of Things?; 1.4 Internet of Things Framework.

1.5 Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure1.5.1 Architecture and Reference Models; 1.5.2 Networks and Connectivity; 1.5.3 Embedding; 1.5.4 Sensors; 1.5.5 Actuators; 1.5.6 Power Supply; 1.5.7 Identification; 1.5.7.1 Radio Frequency Identification; 1.5.7.2 Addressing Schemes Based on IPv6 and Electronic Product Code; 1.5.8 Localization; 1.5.9 Cloud Computing and Fog Computing; 1.6 Derived Qualities of Modern ICT; 1.6.1 Context Awareness, Adaptability, and Proactivity; 1.6.2 Increased Data Quality; 1.6.2.1 Dimensions of Data Quality; 1.6.2.2 Effects of Increased Data Quality.

1.6.3 Intuitive Interaction1.7 Potential for Product, Process, and Business Model Innovations; 1.7.1 Product Innovation; 1.7.2 Process Innovation; 1.7.3 Business Model Innovation; 1.8 Implications and Challenges; 1.8.1 New Markets; 1.8.2 Changed Value Creation; 1.8.3 Increased Awareness for Information Spaces; 1.8.4 Social, Ethical, Legal, and Risk Aspects; 1.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Environment, People, and Time as Factors in the Internet of Things Technical Revolution; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Technical Revolutions; 2.2.1 Past Experience.

2.2.2 Internet of Things as a Technical Revolution2.3 Cyber-Physical-Social Systems; 2.4 Environment; 2.4.1 Physical Environment; 2.4.2 Other Technical Systems; 2.5 Time; 2.5.1 Changing Goals and Values; 2.5.2 Interoperability Degradation; 2.5.3 Long-Term Support; 2.5.4 Erosion and Economy; 2.5.5 Transferring Adaptable Objects; 2.6 People; 2.6.1 Users; 2.6.2 Developers; 2.6.3 Supporters; 2.6.4 Project Managers; 2.6.5 Manufacturers; 2.6.6 Regulators; 2.7 Cybersecurity; 2.8 Reasoning from Data; 2.9 Adaptable Self-Organizing Systems; 2.10 Moral Things; 2.11 Conclusion; References.

Part II: EnablersChapter 3: An Overview of Enabling Technologies for the Internet of Things; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Overview of IoT Architecture; 3.3 Enabling Technologies; 3.3.1 Perception Layer Technologies; 3.3.1.1 Passive; 3.3.1.2 Semipassive; 3.3.1.3 Active; 3.3.2 Network Layer Technologies; 3.3.2.1 Identification; 3.3.2.2 Communication; 3.3.2.3 Security; 3.3.2.4 Routing; 3.3.3 Middleware Technologies; 3.3.3.1 Service Discovery; 3.3.3.2 Data Exchange; 3.3.3.3 Computation; 3.3.4 Application Layer Technologies; 3.3.4.1 Identity-Related Services; 3.3.4.2 Information Aggregation Services.

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A comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things' core concepts, technologies, and applications Internet of Things A to Z offers a holistic approach to the Internet of Things (IoT) model. The Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure. Recently, there has been a rapid growth in research on IoT communications and networks, that confirms the scalability and broad reach of the core concepts. With contributions from a panel of international experts, the text offers insight into the ideas, technologies, and applications of this subject.

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