Module Indicative Content
Anytime, anyplace, anywhere computing
Wearables
Network appliances
Ubiquitous applications e.g. health screeners, emergency etc.
Interaction
Mobile Devices / Mobiles in ubiquitous computing
Technological Infrastructure / Networking for ubiquitous computing
Context aware applications / Location based services
Ubiquitous Web / Web of Things
Factors effecting ubiquitous computing
Ethics, Legal and Social Impacts of Ubiquitous Computing
User Experience
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Assignment consists of:-
1 group presentation on given topics
1 group video showing future applications (video techniques will not be assessed)
1 individual report of 1500 words. (Learning outcomes 1-4)
Module Learning Strategies
The lectures will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. One session a week will be used for group discussions / seminars. Students will be encouraged to do research into topics before the session to bring extra discussion areas to the table related to the topic areas.
Module Texts
Greenfield, A. (2006) Everyware: The Drawing Age of Ubiquitous Computing; 1st Edition, Peachpit Press, ISBN-10: 0321384016
Yan, L. (2005) The Internet of Things (Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications), Auerbach Publishers Inc, ISBN-10: 1420052810
Poslad, S. (2008) Ubiquitous Computing: From Mobile Services to Ubiquitous Intelligence, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN-10: 0470035609
Mostefaoui, S. K. (2008) Advanced in Ubiquitous Computing: Future Paradigms and Directions, IGI Publishing, ISBN-10: 159904840X
Seng, L. (2006) Context Aware Pervasive Systems; 1st Edition, Auerbach Publisher Inc, ISBN-10: 0849372550
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
The internet