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We Need a “Building Inspector for IoT” When Smart Homes Are Sold
Roughly 6 million homes are sold each year in the United States alone.1 Before a home is sold, a building inspector often examines the integrity of the building and renders an opinion on its soundness— examining things like structural integrity, electrical safety, mold and mildew, and radon or other toxins. These inspectors have specialized tools, knowledge, and experience to make a more informed judgment than nonprofessionals are capable of making.
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- PAR ID:
- 10527248
- Publisher / Repository:
- IEEE
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- IEEE Security & Privacy
- ISSN:
- 1540-7993
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 2 to 11
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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- https://doi.org/10.1109/MSEC.2024.3386467
