The target audience of this book is anyone interested in merging practical electronic

devices with the Internet: students, teachers, home automation enthusiasts, hobbyists,

and small businesses. Computer programmers looking for a gentle introduction to the

world of hardware will benefit, as will hardware designers looking to expand their

skills into the realm of JAVA programming. College engineering and computer

science departments will find in this book a wealth of possibilities for lab projects

that expose students to cutting-edge technology with minimal expense. Why should

you read this book? The best reason of all: fun. This book will provide anyone

interested in tinkering with hardware on the net hours of fun. Another reason: the

future. Even if you’re not interested in making hardware, this book will give you a

practical glimpse into what the real future and potential of the Internet is.