Enabling plug-n-play for the internet of things with self describing devices

Abstract

The primal problem with the Internet of Things is the lack of interoperability at various levels, and more predominately at the device level. While there exists multitude of platforms from multiple manufacturers, the existing ecosystem still remains highly closed. In this work, we propose SNaaS or Sensor/Network as a Service: a service layer that enables the creation of the plug-n-play infrastructure, across platforms from multiple vendors, necessary for interoperability and successful deployment of large-scale systems. We present the design and implementation of SNaaS, along with preliminary microbenchmarks.