Check out these latest books related to

the Internet of Things:

Shelby Z., Bormann C. "6LoWPAN: The Wireless Embedded Internet", John Wiley & Sons, Nov 2009, 244 pages.

"It is stunningly thorough and takes readers meticulously through the design, configuration and operation of IPv6-based, low-power, potentially mobile radio-based networking." Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google

In this book, the authors provide an overview of the 6LoWPAN family of standards, architecture, and related wireless and Internet technology. Starting with an overview of the IPv6 'Internet of Things', readers are offered an insight into how these technologies fit together into a complete architecture. The 6LoWPAN format and related standards are then covered in detail. In addition, the authors discuss the building and operation of 6LoWPAN networks, including bootstrapping, routing, security, Internet ingration, mobility and application protocols. Furthermore, implementation aspects of 6LoWPAN are covered. Accompanying course and exercise material is available on-line at 6lowpan.net.

You can purchase now at Wiley.com

UPCOMING BOOK
"The authors of this book offer a rich and thoughtful exploration of this new Internet canvas on which the 21st Century will unfold" From the foreword, by Internet pioneer Vint Cerf.

"JP Vasseur and Adam Dunkels have written an important and timely guide to the rapidly developing field of smart technologies and the Internet. This book provides a clear picture of key technical issues that are useful to both the expert and layman. As we continue to build out the smart grid, the 'electric internet,' I predict this book will become required reading for electric utility smart grid teams." David Mohler, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Duke Energy

JP Vaseur, Adam Dunkels. "Interconnecting Smart Object with IP: The Next Internet", Morgan Kafman, 400 pages
There is number of technologies involved in smart object networks and there is now a very fast growing momentum in using IP end to end in these networks.The book covers: wireless sensor networks, ubiquitous computing, computer networking; technology: hardware and software, low-power communication with 802.15.4 and WiFi, power line communications (PLC), the Internet Protocol stack, IPv6, UDP and TCP, REST and web services, security, 6LoWPAN, RPL routing and smart object applications: smart grid, smart cities, building automation, home automation, industrial automation and others.

See www.thenextinternet.org You can pre-order today at amazon.com, search for the book title.

Latest White Paper on Security

IPSO is pleased to announce the latest addition to the IPSO White Paper series with a paper focused on the issues related to the security of embedded IP Smart Objects.
IPSO Security Introduction