Human Centered Design Conception Applied to the Internet of Things: Contribution and Interest

摘要

Internet Of Things (IoT) is increasingly used throughout the world in different fields. But it does not have a standardized definition [28]. Several definition can be proposed. IoT corresponds to "objects with virtual identity and personality, working in a smart environment and using smart interfaces to connect and communicate in some various context" [3]. IoT is a sum of entities that are used to exchange information in different contexts. This is a network of connected objects communicating between them to extend their functionalities [17]. The IoT is larger than just a system: it is a system of system. Each one can be divided in sub-system and assimilated to a specific technology [5]. The IoT is "a dynamic infrastructure of a global network. This global network has auto-configuration capacities based on standards and communication protocols interoperable. In this network, physical and virtual objects have identities, physical attributes, virtual personalities and smart interfaces and they are integrated to the network in a transparent way" [31].