Chapter 17 Challenges & The Future

17-1 The Future Technologies - what we can do Desires - what we want Emerging Technologies - what we think we can do Technologies - what we can do Desires - what we want Emerging Technologies - what we think we can do

The Future Problems - what we can't do or must fix Regulations - what we're allowed to do Standards - how we will do it collectively Challenges - what else? Problems - what we can't do or must fix Regulations - what we're allowed to do Standards - how we will do it collectively Challenges - what else?

17-2 Database Support Lots of sensor data –Collect & assimilate –Predict, decide, trigger events Multimedia How can this all be done efficiently? Lots of sensor data –Collect & assimilate –Predict, decide, trigger events Multimedia How can this all be done efficiently?

17-3 Complex Predictions Point is to relieve us of some burdens –Have coffee ready –Adjust thermostat –Turn on computer & have my ready –These things are relatively easy! Point is to relieve us of some burdens –Have coffee ready –Adjust thermostat –Turn on computer & have my ready –These things are relatively easy!

Complex Predictions Learn patterns - predict location & activity –Not stagnant, change –Interactions –Multiple inhabitants Takes data + algorithms Learn patterns - predict location & activity –Not stagnant, change –Interactions –Multiple inhabitants Takes data + algorithms

17-4 Robotic Assistants Smart environment not necessarily a stationary entity Robotic Agents, aka Robots –Clean & cook –Repair work –Deliver in office Smart environment not necessarily a stationary entity Robotic Agents, aka Robots –Clean & cook –Repair work –Deliver in office

17-5 Network Support Must have continuous connectivity for data collection & exchange among devices Devices are mobile & stationary Different technologies –Cable, DSL, , etc. –Heterogeneous devices Must have continuous connectivity for data collection & exchange among devices Devices are mobile & stationary Different technologies –Cable, DSL, , etc. –Heterogeneous devices

17-6 Increased Scope Single, confined space Entire home with robots Connected to me when I'm not home Single, confined space Entire home with robots Connected to me when I'm not home

Increased Scope Communities –Schools –Hospitals –Shopping center –Highways –Airports … Communities –Schools –Hospitals –Shopping center –Highways –Airports …