While a universally accepted definition of the Internet of Things (IoT) does not yet exist, the phrase has been coined to refer to the ability of everyday objects to connect to the Internet and to send and receive data. Thus, we are not far from living in a world where every device - from the tiny sensors on your doors and windows to the largest home appliances - has Internet capability that renders it not only uniquely identifiable, but accessible from anywhere you have Internet access.
Reproduced with permission from Electronic Commerce & Law Report, 20 ECLR 379, 3/11/15. Copyright [1] 2015 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com