@article{7155422,
author = "Coronado, Miguel and Iglesias, Carlos A.",
abstract = "A simple model of mashup technology for combining services and connected devices is now becoming popular. This model is frequently known as 'task automation' based on ECA (Event-Condition-Action) rules. The most popular online services that follow this approach are Ifttt and Zapier. In addition, this model is being followed by several mobile frameworks, such as on{x}, Automateit or Tasker, to automate how the phone deals with the incoming Internet events and phone sensors. This article outlines the features and components of task automation services, and proposes a generic architecture that supports the current challenges. Finally, as task automation services are a growing trend, this article surveys their characteristics, comparing existing platforms and discussing their evolution and future tendencies.",
comments = "JCR 2016 Q2 1,521, SJR 2016 Q2 0.503, Scopus 2016 Q1 4.8",
doi = "10.1109/MIC.2015.73",
issn = "1089-7801",
journal = "Internet Computing, IEEE",
keywords = "automation;task automation;linked data;ifttt;ewe;IoT",
month = "jan",
number = "1",
pages = "52-58",
title = "{T}ask {A}utomation {S}ervices: {A}utomation for the masses",
url = "http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/ic/2016/01/mic2016010052-abs.html",
volume = "20",
year = "2016",
}