Introduction to the 21st Century Technology i.e.,Ubiquitous Computing and all other related Research Areas.

1. The Computing of 21st Century !!!
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2. ThreeWaves of Computing
 Mainframe computing (60’s-80’s)
 Desktop computing (80’s-90’s)
 Ubiquitous computing(00’s-?)
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3.  Ubiquitous computing is the method of enhancing
computer use by making many computers available
throughout the physical environment, but making
them effectively invisible to the user
– Mark Weiser
 Ubiquitous computing (ubicomp) is a post-desktop
model of human-computer interaction in which
information processing has been thoroughly
integrated into everyday objects and activities.
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4. Classification of Ubiquitous Computing
The Major trends in Computing
(Source : Image © MarkWeiser/PARC)
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5.  Mark Weiser is the father of ubiquitous computing. He
coined the phrase "ubiquitous computing" around 1988
 He was working as ChiefTechnologist at the
CS Lab of Xerox Palo Alto Research Center in
the late 1980’s and was articulated the current
of computing
 He wrote some of the earliest papers on the subject, largely
defining it and sketching out its major concerns
 He developed the initial initiatives of ubiquitous computing in the
form of tabs, pads, and boards, built at Xerox PARC, 1988-1994.
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6. EnablingTechnologies :
• Processing
• Cheaper, faster, smaller,
more energy efficient
• Storage
• Big, fast and small in size.
• Networking
• Global, local, ad-hoc, low-
power, high bandwidth,
low latencies
• Sensors
• Types,speed,accuracy,price
and robustness.
• Displays
• Projection, flexible
materials, low power
• Actuators
• Computer controlled
What makes Ubiquitous Computing Possible
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7.  There are three general features that are shared
across a wide variety of ubicomp applications.
 These features are :
 the ability to provide transparent interfaces
 the ability to automatically adapt the behavior of a
program based on knowledge of the context of its use,
 the ability to automate the capture of live experiences
for later recall.
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8.  UbicompVision: “pervasive computation without
intrusion.”
 Remove the physical barrier between user and
computational device
 Keyboard and mouse are still the most commonly used
interfaces !!
 Need:
 Flexible interfaces
 Varied interfaces that can provide similar functionality
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9.  Context – information about the environment in which the
application operates and reacts accordingly.
 LOCATION andTIME are simple examples of context !
 Context aware application:
 is one which can capture the context
 assign meaning to it
 change behavior accordingly
 Need:
 Applications with context awareness allow rapid personalization
of their services.
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10.  Capture everyday experiences and make the records
available for later use.
 Constraints:
 Multiple streams of information
 Their time synchronization
 Their correlation and integration
 Need:
 Automated tools that support capture, integration and future
access of info.
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12. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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13.  An environment in which people
interact with embedded (and
mostly invisible) computers
(processors) and in which
networked devices are aware of
their surroundings and peers
and are able to provide services
or use services from peers
effectively.
 It subsumes Distributed
Computing and Mobile
Computing .
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14. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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15.  Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers or
wearable are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the
bearer under, with or on top of clothing.
 This class of wearable technology has been developed for general or
special purpose information technologies and media development.
 Wearable computers are especially useful for applications that
require more complex computational support than just hardware
coded logics.
 Features:
 There is a constant interaction
between the computer and user.
 The ability to multi-task
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16. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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17.  In computing , Ambient Intelligence refers to electronic
environments that are sensitive and responsive to the
presence of people. Ambient intelligence is a vision on the
future of consumer electronics ,telecommunications
and computing.
 As these devices grow smaller, more connected and more
integrated into our environment, the technology
disappears into our surroundingsTOWARDS UBIQUITY !!!
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18. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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19.  Mobile computing is HCI by which a
computer is expected to be
transported during normal usage.
 Mobile computing involves mobile
communication, mobile hardware, and
mobile software.
 Communication issues include ad hoc
and infrastructure networks as well as
communication properties, protocols,
data formats and concrete
technologies.
 Hardware includes mobile devices or
device components. Mobile software
deals with the characteristics and
requirements of mobile applications.
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20. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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21.  Distributed computing is a field of computer science that studies
distributed systems.
 A distributed system is a software system in which components
located on networked computers communicate and coordinate their
actions by passing messages.
 The components interact with each other in order to achieve a
common goal.
 Three significant characteristics of distributed systems are:
 concurrency of components ,
 lack of a global clock ,
 independent failure of components.
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22. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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23.  Context-aware computing refers to a general class of mobile
systems that can sense their physical environment, and adapt their
behavior accordingly.
 Context-aware systems are a component of a ubiquitous computing
or pervasive computing environment.
 Three important aspects of context are: where you are; who you are
with; and what resources are nearby. Although location is a primary
capability, location-aware does not necessarily capture things of
interest that are mobile or changing.
 Context-aware in contrast is used more generally to include nearby
people, devices, lighting, noise level, network availability, and even
the social situation, e.g., whether you are with your family or a
friend from school.
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24. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Wireless Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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25.  AWireless Sensor Network (WSN) of spatially distributed
autonomous sensors to monitor physical or environmental
conditions, such as temperature, sound, pressure, etc. and to
cooperatively pass their data through the network to a main
location.
 The more modern networks are bi-directional, also enabling control
of sensor activity.
 The development of wireless sensor networks was motivated by
military applications such as battlefield surveillance; today such
networks are used in many industrial and consumer applications,
such as industrial process monitoring and control, machine health
monitoring, and so on.
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26. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive System
7. Wireless Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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27.  Augmented Reality (AR) is a live, copy, view of a physical, real-world
environment whose elements are augmented by computer-
generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data.
 As a result, the technology functions by enhancing one’s current
perception of reality.
 With the help of advanced AR technology (e.g. adding computer
vision and object recognition) the information about the real world
of the user becomes interactive and digitally manipulable.
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28. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. WearableComputing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Wireless Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. SentientComputing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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29.  Sentient Computing is a form of ubiquitous computing which uses
sensors to perceive its environment and react accordingly. A
common use of the sensors is to construct a world model which
allows location-aware or context-aware applications to be
constructed
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30. 1. Pervasive Computing
2. Wearable Computing
3. Ambient Intelligence
4. Mobile Computing
5. Distributed Computing
6. Context Aware Pervasive Systems
7. Wireless Sensor Networking
8. Augmented Reality
9. Sentient Computing
10. Human Computer Interaction
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31.  HCI involves the study, planning, design and uses of the interaction
between people (users) and computers. It is often regarded as the
intersection of computer science, behavioral sciences, design and
several other fields of study.
 Because HCI studies a human and a machine in conjunction, it draws
from supporting knowledge on the machine as well the human side.
 On the machine side, techniques in computer graphics, operating
systems, programming languages, and development environments
are relevant.
 On the human side, communication theory, graphic and industrial
design disciplines, linguistics, social sciences, cognitive psychology,
social psychology, and human factors such as computer user
satisfaction are relevant.
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32.  Supplies tools to manage information Quickly, Efficiently and
Effortlessly.
 Dramatically increased automation without much obtrusive or
visible use of computer infrastructure
 It supports a new class of intelligent and portable appliances or
"smart devices" .
 Helps people make effective use of computing tools without
requiring the knowledge of complex devices
 It gives people convenient access to relevant information .
 It removes the complexity of new technologies and enables us to be
more efficient in our work.
 It simplifies life by combining open standards-based applications
with everyday activities.
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33.  Healthcare
 Personal Scheduling
 Remote computers will monitor our heath statistics
 Cars will use the Internet to find an open parking space or the
nearest vegetarian restaurant for their owners
 Used in Digi-tickers or implanted heart monitors
 In development of Smart Clothes and Smart watches .
 Flight Schedules:Your phone rings. Its the computer at American
Airlines.Your flight departure is delayed by 20 minutes.
 Advancement in Fire Fighters tools.
 Speech Recognition on Face/Thumbprint Detection.
 Instant presentation given with the help of Surface Computing.
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34.  The trends in Pervasive Computing are increasing the diversity and
heterogeneity of networks and their constituent devices .
 Pervasive computing is expected to bring an explosion in the
number of devices in our local environments.
 UbiComp encompasses :
 System infrastructure, networking, security,UI,embedded systems, AI,
perception, speech recognition.
 With more progress in the fields like MANET, Artificial Intelligence,
Natural language processing capabilities and energy management,
the infrastructure limitation present currently is supposed to be
broken, which will result in revolutionary changes through the
implementation of Pervasive computing technology.
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35. Questions ???
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