ETH Zurich :
Computer Science :
Pervasive Computing :
Distributed Systems :
Education :
UC FS2018
Ubiquitous Computing
Prof. Dr. Friedemann Mattern
Dr. Simon Mayer
Lecture FS 2018
Update Exam Inspection:
The Exam Inspection will be on the following dates, in room CAB H 53:
- Friday, 28th of September 2018, 09:30-11:00
- Tuesday, 2nd of October 2018, 09:30-11:00
Abstract:
This 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 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 these developments. Specific topics are:
- The vision of Ubiquitous Computing
- Technology trends
- The Internet of Things and the Web of Things
- RFID and passive Sensing
- Wireless short-distance communication (Bluetooth, NFC)
- Location awareness and location-based services
- Embedded systems and smart cards
- Applications and business scenarios
- Social implications
Slides
Slides are provided a few days after the respective lecture has taken place. Please note: the exam covers everything that has been discussed during the lectures.
Lecture schedule:
In FS 2018, this course will be taught by Prof. Mattern and Dr. Mayer. (see the VVZ for details)
Date |
Time |
Location |
Lecturer |
Slides |
|
Tuesday, 20.02.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Introduction, Vision |
Tuesday, 27.02.2018 |
No lecture |
Tuesday, 06.03.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Vision, Trends |
Tuesday, 13.03.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Moore's Law, Technical Drivers |
Tuesday, 20.03.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Sensors, SAW, RFID |
Monday, 26.03.2018 |
13:15 - 17:00 |
CAB
H 52
|
Simon Mayer |
Wireless |
Tuesday, 27.03.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Simon Mayer |
Wireless / WPAN |
Tuesday, 03.04.2018 |
No lecture |
Tuesday, 10.04.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
RFID (1) |
Tuesday, 17.04.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
RFID (2) |
Monday, 23.04.2018 |
13:15 - 17:00 |
HG
E 3
|
Simon Mayer |
IoT, WoT |
Tuesday, 24.04.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Simon Mayer |
HTTP, CoAP |
Tuesday, 01.05.2018 |
No lecture |
Tuesday, 08.05.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Smartcards (1) |
Tuesday, 15.05.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Smartcards (2) |
Tuesday, 22.05.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Location |
Monday, 28.05.2018 |
13:15 - 16:00 |
HG
E 3
|
Simon Mayer |
Business and Societal Implications |
Tuesday, 29.05.2018 |
08:15 - 10:00 |
CAB
G 61
|
Friedemann Mattern |
Implications |
Contact:
If you have questions regarding the lecture, please contact Mihai Bâce.
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