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A comparison of the definitions for smart sensors, smart objects and Things in IoT

The Internet of Things has received tremendous attention. Large amount of research results have been published in recent years. However, there is a lack of clarity in the terminologies used in the literature. This paper compares the definitions of smart sensors, smart objects and the “things” in Internet of Things. Similarities and differences have been identified.