1. Ubiquitous Computing Go to the O drive, ICT, BTEC, BTEC 2013, Unit 1, LA A, Ubiquitous Computing.

2. Find out what is Ubiquitous Computing?

3. Lesson Objectives Identify the benefits and concerns of using cloud computing and cloud storage. Understand the term ‘Ubiquitous computing’ Be able to give examples of Ubiquitous computing. Explain the benefits and concerns with ubiquitous computing.

4. Cloud computing and cloud storage Data and files may be available anywhere in the world where there is an internet connection As the files are being stored by the host, you have no control over them. You need to be aware of their security terms and policies. The host might not be using the latest, fastest and most secure version You only pay for the storage that you have used. You don’t have to provide and maintain hardware locally The speed of retrieval of data may be slower than it would be in the local database held in-house You need to be able to get through to the host to access and process data Benefit Concern Availability

5. RFID Radio Frequency Identification systems Ubiquitous Computing

6. What is Ubiquitous computing Ubiquitous means “everywhere" Processors (computers) can be embedded in any device including clothing, appliances, vehicles, buildings, and people to connect them to the internet.

7. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Currently RFID chips are used for Ubiquitous computing. These chips use radio waves to transfer data to a tag on a person or object. These tags contain information that is stored electronically. It is similar to a bar code but does not need to be scanned.

8. Examples Cat flaps that only open when the correct animal that has a chip on their collar. Oyster touch cards to pay for travel in London. Agriculture – monitoring the health of livestock.

9. Find three more examples and explain the benefits for each. http://www.simonsothcott.com/2011/11/wha t-is-rfid-10-examples-of-rfid.html http://www.simonsothcott.com/2011/11/wha t-is-rfid-10-examples-of-rfid.html http://www.pixelpod.co.uk/blog/2008/12/04/ 12-examples-of-rfid-across-industries/ http://www.pixelpod.co.uk/blog/2008/12/04/ 12-examples-of-rfid-across-industries/ http://www.rfidc.com/docs/introductiontorfid _technology.htm http://www.rfidc.com/docs/introductiontorfid _technology.htm

10. Example 1: AIRLINES Airlines – Continental Airlines uses RFID tags to track passenger bags, while Delta Airlines is tagging customer bags with RFID technology to reduce the number of lost bags and make it easier to route bags if customers change their flight plans. Benefits would include Automating the check-in process, Providing real-time tracking systems and Enhancing security. $733 million per year savings: $343 million by read rate improvement $390 million by BSM inclusion Optimize operating costs Better manage the infrastructure Enhance safety & quality control

11. Example 2: RESTAURANTS Restaurants – A premier coffee chain is considering using RFID chips and readers to enable its suppliers to make after-hour deliveries to stores, which avoids the disruption of staff members during work hours.

12. Example 3: GOVERMENT Government – The U.S. Department of Defense is planning to use RFID technology to trace military supply shipments.