In the network-based group management and floor control mechanism disclosed herein, a
server may receive a request to occupy a shared IoT resource from a member device in an
IoT device group and transmit a message granting the member IoT device permission to
occupy the shared IoT resource based on one or more policies. For example, the granted
permission may comprise a floor that blocks other IoT devices from accessing the shared IoT
resource while the member IoT device holds the floor. Furthermore, the server may revoke …