Abstract-The cluster between Internet of Things (IoT) and social networks (SNs) enables the connection of people to the ubiquitous computing universe. In this framework, the information coming from the environment is provided by the IoT, and the SN brings the glue to allow human-to-device interactions. This paper explores the novel paradigm for ubiquitous computing beyond IoT, denoted by Social Internet of Things (SIoT). Although there have been earlystage studies in social-driven IoT, they merely use one or some properties of SIoT to improve a number of specific performance variables. Therefore, this paper first addresses a complete view on SIoT and key perspectives to envision the real ubiquitous computing. Thereafter, a literature review is presented along with the evolutionary history of IoT research from Intranet of Things to SIoT. Finally, this paper proposes a generic SIoT architecture and presents a discussion about enabling technologies, research challenges, and open issues. Index Terms-Internet of Things (IoT), Social Internet of Things (SIoT), social networks (SNs).
While social networks connect humans with humans and the Internet of Things connects things with things, a concept called Social Internet of Things tries to close a gap by connecting humans and things REF .
The Cluster Between Internet of Things and Social Networks: Review and Research Challenges
IEEE Internet of Things Journal
IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Computer Science