There is no question that today’s world moves via billions and billions of bits exchanging data and information among millions or billions of emitters and receivers. One important aspect of this known challenge is that those emitters and receivers are not necessarily human, but rather machines, smartphones, automobiles, planes, and so on--that is, “things.” Thus, huge amounts of data are exchanged by “things,” so there is no question that one of the most important elements in this equation is the communication aspect, and this is what the book is all about.

This book covers key technologies and topologies (hardware) and algorithms and protocols (software) for allowing the “things” to communicate with each other. Specifically, cutting-edge algorithms focus on wireless technology and wireless sensor networks. The book also deals with software tools using smartphones and big data for practical applications such as children with autism, home systems, and agriculture.

One significant aspect of this book is the very detailed simulations and tests, which validate theoretical aspects over intuitive results.

This book is intended for professionals who are responsible for deploying communication networks connecting “things” in all kinds of applications, but especially in highly demanding and critical processes. Due to the wide spectrum of topics covered here, researchers and PhD students may also benefit.