Ubiquitous Computing

Ubiquitous Computing

1. Internet of Things

   • Devices that are always connected to the internet
   • Continuity between the real and digital world
   • Increasing number of devices connected to the internet

2. Definition

   • Connecting electronic devices to comunicate information
   • Ubiquity = Omnipresence

3. Objectives

   • Availability
     • Things and people stay connected to a local/global network as long as posible
   • Controlability
     • The ability to remotely control certain equipment or devices through the mentioned network conncection
   • Information gathering
     • For analytics and decision support

4. Applications

   • Divided into 2 categories
     • Wired or wireless communication devices
       • PCs
       • Desktop Computers
       • Tablets
     • Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID)
       • Devices that connect trough electromagnetic fields
         • Magnetic public transportation cards
         • Modern credit cards
         • Door unlock cards
   • Fields
     • Aereospace and aviation
     • Automative industry
     • Telecommunications
     • Ineligent Buildings
     • Health and medical technology
     • People´s autonomy
     • Logistics and supply chain management
     • Recycling
     • Oil industry
     • Public and private security
     • Enviromental monitoring

5. Concerns

   • Invasion to the user´s personal information and privacy
   • Technical challenges
   • Enviromental and health issues related to the potential harmful effects of excessive exposure to electromagnetic signals