The Internet of Things: Connecting Objects to the Web

Abstract

Internet of Things: Connecting Objects… puts forward the technologies and the networking architectures which make it possible to support the Internet of Things. Amongst these technologies, RFID, sensor and PLC technologies are described and a clear view on how they enable the Internet of Things is given. This book also provides a good overview of the main issues facing the Internet of Things such as the issues of privacy and security, application and usage, and standardization.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction to the Internet of Things (pages 1–33): Hakima Chaouchi. Chapter 2 Radio Frequency Identification Technology Overview (pages 35–52): Ayyangar Ranganath Harish. Chapter 3 Wireless Sensor Networks: Technology Overview (pages 53–95): Thomas Watteyne and Kristofer S. J. Pister. Chapter 4 Power Line Communication Technology Overview (pages 97–128): Xavier Carcelle and Thomas Bourgeau. Chapter 5 RFID Applications and Related Research Issues (pages 129–156): Oscar Botero and Hakima Chaouchi. Chapter 6 RFID Deployment for Location and Mobility Management on the Internet (pages 157–190): Apostolia Papapostolou and Hakima Chaouchi. Chapter 7 The Internet of Things – Setting the Standards (pages 191–222): Keith Mainwaring and Lara Srivastava. Chapter 8 Governance of the Internet of Things (pages 223–250): Rolf H. Weber.