Ubiquitous Computing: Group Presentation

Today was an expert group presentation, ubiquitous computing and I was also part of this group presentation. So what is ubiquitous computing? Well easy, this is simply one of the most fast growing trend toward embedding microprocessors in everyday objects. This allows communication and information to be transferred and shared with the use of the internet at faster rates. The main goal for ubiquitous computing is to be able to create an environment where the devices connectivity are able to connect in such a way that the device is always a step ahead of you, kind of like if it was thinking for you before you even knew what you wanted to do. This is due to all the analysis and information ubiquitous devices and the internet has recorded throughout time from individuals using all sorts of software, applications, and websites such as Facebook, Twitter snap-chat, Instagram and so many other ways. As this continues to happen all the information and analysis done about you the internet can start catching patters of your favorite things to do, foods, entertainment, etc. and start working like an extra brain as it detects familiar things around your area that you might enjoy doing or even reach out to you in ways were it reminds you very specific things that might still need to get done to even take it a step further in ways that are unimaginable. Some very useful ubiquitous devices that are right around the corner to be available for the general public are Home technologies, Commercial technologies, Health technologies , Automobile, and Wearable technologies.  But don’t get these confused with virtual reality as many people do. There is a big difference form ubiquitous computing devices to virtual reality, as virtual reality puts people inside a computer generated world. The only difference is that the computer interface is erased from the picture and for ubiquitous computing forces the computer to interact with our everyday physical world. This pretty much having a microchip and everyday devices allowing such devices to reach out to you. This presentation went quite well for me and the rest of my group members, we were able to have the class participate in a class dissection as well as gave them brain storm a few more ubiquitous devices that might have already be out for the general public and we don’t pay much attention to such devises and the way they help better individuals lives.