Intelligent social network of devices

Abstract

People participate in social networks today whereas devices do not. Devices can generate a lot of data that can augment information in a social network. This chapter deals with how devices can contribute to a social network used by people. It describes the need for devices to detect user activity and allow other users to interact using that information, thereby creating an immersion of the real and virtual worlds. It discusses the enabling technology and associated problems in making a social network of devices work. Further, it outlines benefits to people participating in an intelligent social network of devices.