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What is the next innovation after the internet of things? (1708.07160v1)
Published 23 Aug 2017 in cs.NI and cs.GL
Abstract: The world had witnessed several generations of the Internet. Starting with the Fixed Internet, then the Mobile Internet, scientists now focus on many types of research related to the "Thing" Internet (or Internet of Things). The question is "what is the next Internet generation after the Thing Internet?" This paper envisions about the Tactile Internet which could be the next Internet generation in the near future. The paper will introduce what is the tactile internet, why it could be the next future Internet, as well as the impact and its application in the future society. Furthermore, some challenges and the requirements are presented to guide further research in this near future field.