1. Contextual Awareness Issues How does device know the context? How does the user utilize the system to gather information? How does the user interpret the information?

2. Topic Proposal: Contextual Awareness Issues Definition- ADD TEXT BOOK DEFINTION HERE

3. Contextual Awareness Issues How does device know the context? How does the user utilize the system to gather information? How does the user interpret the information?

4. Why Mobile Contextual Awareness ? Strikes at the heart of collaboration in the workplace Combines the cutting edge of two advanced applications –Mobile communication –Instant Messaging Advisors are experts in mobile space and work processes Demo is feasible from a technical standpoint Business case touches upon many pertinent issues Team members have technical, educational and personal interest Judges will find the topic “sexy” and informative

5. Areas for Alcoa Administrative –Meetings –Reminders –Calendar –Interview Process –ERP –CRM –Emergency Planning

6. What is Contextual Awareness? Location Time Identity Activity

7. Contextual Awareness- Details Location Time Identity Activity On site Position/ Title Team/ Project Hierarchal Info Department Project Meetings Blocked Off (Outlook) Local Time Different Time Zones Off site

8. Contextual Awareness Interaction Location Time ActivityIdentity

9. The Problem: How to handle a meltdown The alloy furnace is burning up in Pittsburgh, it is too hot! What to do? I wish everyone was here!

10. Solution: Instant Messaging to Critical People based on their context The Senior Execs No direct dealings with technical field issues A Director on Vacation Listed on Outlook Message sent un-urgent Based on rules preset A manager on site, at lunch Listed on Outlook Message Urgent- please respond A ceramics engineer in a meeting, on team but no furnace expertise Listed as unavailable on Outlook rule Message not sent immediately A furnace engineer Korea Listed as at home (PM) Message sent Urgent