Note: Due to opening of the academic year in University of Helsinki, there is no
         teaching on Sep 3,  2012. The first meeting of the seminar is on Sep 10, 2012.

The Internet of Things (IoTs) refers to uniquely identifiable objects
(things) and their virtual representations in an Internet-like
structure. The objects could be RFIDs, sensors, smart phones,
controller, databases, models, etc.

The Internet of Things holds many promises: it will create a plethora of
innovative applications and services, which enhance quality of life
whilst providing new revenue opportunities for a host of enterprising
businesses. However, first and foremost the Internet of Things is a
technological revolution. The IoT holds the premise to revolutionize our
environment through global machine-to-machine interactions that enable
both global as well as local applications and services for users.

The seminar course focuses on reading and discussion of papers from
the scientific literature on IoT, and provides hands-on research
experience on IoT and its application. After the course, students are
expected to (1) understand current problems and proposed solutions in
IoT and its applications, and (2) conduct advanced research on IoT and
its applications.