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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Virtualization is a key enabler for the Internet of Things (IoT), creating interconnected cyber-physical systems.
  • Current IoT systems often require complex user involvement for setup, configuration, and updates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce the concept of the Virtual User (VU) as a novel approach to manage IoT interactions.
  • Define the functionalities and implications of VUs in the IoT ecosystem.
  • Explore the potential benefits of VUs for both users and IoT service providers.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptualization of the Virtual User (VU) as a user proxy within IoT environments.
  • Identification and definition of core VU functionalities: user profiling, authorization, Quality of Experience (QoE) management, social networking, and context management.
  • Analysis of legal considerations and implementation details for VUs.

Main Results:

  • The paper defines the Virtual User (VU) and outlines its essential functionalities.
  • Performance analysis focuses on the VU's ability to accurately identify user profiles and context.
  • Legal and implementation aspects of VU introduction are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • The Virtual User (VU) concept offers a promising solution to simplify user engagement with complex IoT systems.
  • VUs can act as intelligent proxies, managing IoT services and optimizing user experience.
  • Further research into performance and legal frameworks is essential for widespread VU adoption.