Bridging the Mobile Web and the Web of Things in Urban Environments

Embedded sensors are massively deployed around the world, especially in urban areas. The increasing urbanism implies advanced challenges for the citizens. Real-time sensory data is expected to assist in addressing some of these challenges. The rise of multi-sensory mobile phones with Internet connectivity and the promising practice of Web-enabling physical devices create the need for a bridging between the Mobile Web and the Web of Things in urban environments. The authors believe that location would be the key element that will enable this bridging.