Internet of multisensory, multimedia and musical things (Io3MT) environments: Requirements, use cases, and evaluation

The Internet of Multisensory, Multimedia, and Musical Things (Io3MT) can be understood as a transmission network that integrates, within a unified ecosystem, devices and data capable of engaging the five human senses (touch, hearing, vision, smell, and taste), multimedia content, and music information in an interchangeable and non-hierarchical manner, thereby providing globally accessible applications and services. This thesis introduces the first reference model of this domain, outlining its standard architecture, data types, communication requirements, and the tools suitable for its implementation. The objective is to establish guidelines that enable scientists, artists, designers, and industry practitioners to conceive and develop environments grounded in the principles of Io3MT. To validate the proposed framework, two proof-of-concept implementations were conducted, each exploring distinct dimensions of the paradigm. In these prototypes, experiments were carried out to evaluate network performance and to assess the resulting Quality of Experience (QoE). The experiments comprised a device prototype and an immersive environment designed for real-time artistic performance. The results confirmed the technical feasibility of the reference model while also demonstrating its aesthetic and expressive potential, thereby highlighting Io3MT’s capacity to sustain interactive, creative, and multisensory experiences.

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