ETH Zurich :
Computer Science :
Pervasive Computing :
Distributed Systems :
Education :
UC FS2012
Ubiquitous Computing
Prof. Dr. Friedemann Mattern
Lecture FS 2012
NEW:
You can take a look at your corrected exam on the following dates:
- Thursday, 20.09.2012, 14:00-16:00, CNB H 104.1, Barbara von Allmen Wilson
- Thursday, 04.10.2012, 10:00-12:00, CNB H 104.1, Barbara von Allmen Wilson
Exam:
22.08.2012, Wednesday, 09:00-11:00 (120 minutes) in ETF C1. External resources (books, lecture slides, etc.) or tools (calculator, mobile phone, etc.) of any kind are NOT permitted.
Time and Place:
Tuesdays, 8:15 - 10:00, CHN F 46
Abstract:
The lecture introduces the vision of ubiquitous computing and
exposes students to the fundamental concepts and technologies in
the area. The term "ubiquitous computing" describes the idea of
incorporating sensing, computation, and communication into everyday
things in order to make them and their surroundings "smart". Smart
things can detect where they are, sense what is around them,
and remember what they were used for previously. They may also
interact with humans via mobile devices, use mighty services from
the "cloud", and communicate with other smart real-world
objects, forming an "Internet of Things".
With the fast technological progress in microelectronics and
communication technology, the vision of smart environments seems to
become realizable now. This development promises many interesting
applications and novel business scenarios. In fact, we are
witnessing a paradigm shift in computing - away from the desktop
computer used as a tool, towards pervasive and invisibly embedded
computers assisting people in a natural and unobtrusive way.
The lecture (2 hours per week, without exercises) gives an overview
of important technological developments in selected domains,
which together contribute to the vision of smart environments and
Ubiquitous Computing. It also discusses economic and social issues
connected to theses developments. Specific topics are:
- The vision of Ubiquitous Computing
- Technology trends
- Wireless short-distance communication (Bluetooth, NFC)
- Location awareness and location-based services
- Embedded systems and smart cards
- Sensor networks
- RFID
- Applications and business scenarios
- Social implications
Slides:
Slides will be provided a few days after the respective lecture was held.
Please note: The exam covers everything that has been discussed during the
lectures.
Contact:
If you have questions regarding the lecture, please contact Gábor Sörös.
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