Sensor Technology The ability to detect changes in the physical status of things is essential for recording changes in the environment Wireless sensor technology play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds, and enabling things to respond to changes in their physical environment Sensors collect data from their environment, generating information and raising awareness about context Example: sensors in an electronic jacket can collect information about changes in external temperature and the parameters of the jacket can be adjusted accordinglySensor Technology The ability to detect changes in the physical status of things is essential for recording changes in the environment. Wireless sensor technology play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds, and enabling things to respond to changes in their physical environment. Sensors collect data from their environment, generating information and raising awareness about context. Example: sensors in an electronic jacket can collect information about changes in external temperature and the parameters of the jacket can be adjusted accordingly