Brussels, 12/04/2012 (Agence Europe) - On 12 April, the European Commission launched a public consultation inviting citizens to give their opinions on how the framework for the “Internet of Things” (IoT) should be developed. This constitutes one of the priorities in the Digital Agenda. The IoT will enable everyday objects such as phones, cars, household appliances, clothes and even food to be wirelessly connected to the internet through smart chips, and will enable data to be collected...