The keywordInternet of Things'(IoT) is used to refer to many concepts related to the
extension of the Internet and the Web into the physical daily life. This is supported by means
of the widespread of distributed devices with embedded identification, sensing and/or
actuation capabilities. IoT envisions a future in which both digital and physical entities can
be linked, by means of appropriate information and communication technologies, to enable
a big range of applications and services. In this article, I will highlight some details of these …

Abstract The phrase Internet of Things (IoT) heralds a vision of the future Internet where
connecting physical things, from banknotes to bicycles, through a network will let them take
an active part in the Internet, exchanging information about themselves and their
surroundings. This will give immediate access to information about the physical world and
the objects in it—leading to innovative services and increase in efficiency and productivity.
This paper studies the state-of-the-art of IoT and presents the key technological drivers …