Ubiquitous Computing

Go to the O drive, ICT, BTEC, BTEC 2013, Unit 1, LA A, Ubiquitous

Computing.

Find out what is Ubiquitous Computing?

Lesson Objectives

• Identify the benefits and concerns of using cloud computing and cloud storage.

• Understand the term ‘Ubiquitous computing’• Be able to give examples of Ubiquitous

computing.• Explain the benefits and concerns with

ubiquitous computing.

Benefit ConcernAvailability

RFID Radio Frequency Identification systemsRFID Radio Frequency Identification systems

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What is Ubiquitous computing

• Ubiquitous means “everywhere"• Processors (computers) can be embedded in

any device including clothing, appliances, vehicles, buildings, and people to connect

them to the internet.

Radio Frequency Identification(RFID)

• Currently RFID chips are used for Ubiquitous computing.

• These chips use radio waves to transfer data to a tag on a person or object.

• These tags contain information that is stored electronically.

• It is similar to a bar code but does not need to be scanned.

Examples

• Cat flaps that only open when the correct animal that has a chip on their collar.

• Oyster touch cards to pay for travel in London.

• Agriculture – monitoring the health of livestock.

Find three more examples and explain the benefits for each.

• http://www.simonsothcott.com/2011/11/what-is-rfid-10-examples-of-rfid.html

• http://www.pixelpod.co.uk/blog/2008/12/04/12-examples-of-rfid-across-industries/

• http://www.rfidc.com/docs/introductiontorfid_technology.htm

Example 1: AIRLINES

• Airlines – Continental Airlines uses RFID tags to track passenger bags, while Delta Airlines is tagging customer bags with RFID technology to reduce the number of lost bags and make it easier to route bags if customers change their flight plans. Benefits would include Automating the check-in process, Providing real-time tracking systems and Enhancing security.

$733 million per year savings: $343 million by read rate improvement $390 million by BSM inclusion Optimize operating costs Better manage the infrastructure

Enhance safety & quality control

Example 2: RESTAURANTS

• Restaurants – A premier coffee chain is considering using RFID chips and readers to

enable its suppliers to make after-hour deliveries to stores, which avoids the

disruption of staff members during work hours.

Example 3: GOVERMENT

• Government – The U.S. Department of Defense is planning to use RFID technology to trace military supply shipments.