1. Demonstrate systematic understanding of the issues and critically examine the implications associated with pervasive computing, including ethical, social and legal implications.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Identify and critically evaluate current and future devices and application domains associated with pervasive computing.
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding

3. Design and develop a prototype application for a smart device, taking into account the technology and the users.
Application
Problem Solving

This module will include topics of:

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere computing
Wearables
Network appliances
Smart home devices
Ubiquitous applications
Mobile Devices / Mobiles in pervasive computing
Technological Infrastructure / Networking
Cloud services
Context aware applications / Location Based Services
Ethics, Legal and Social Impacts of Pervasive Computing
User Experience

Coates, D.A. (2018). Voice Applications for Alexa and Google Assistant. Manning Publications. ISBN-13: 978-1617295317

Access to ubiquitous computing devices, such as Alexa and Google home

None

Assignment 1 – Research report (2000 words) (LO 1,2) (40%)

Assignment 2 – Presentation/Demonstration of future application to include the following (20 minutes) (LO 2,3) (60%)

• Description of future application
• Role play video of application
• Design of prototype smart assistant application
• Demo of implementation of prototype smart assistant application

A 3 hour lab based session each week which will include lectures, group discussions and practical sessions, which will support the underlying knowledge and skills required to complete the module. It will also 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.

In choosing this subject you will look at the current and future of anytime, anyplace, anywhere computing. What with the uptake of mobile computing and continually growing application areas this will provide you with a sound background in which to succeed with the future computing world. The module includes areas such as pervasive computing, mobile devices, location-based services, and allows you to look at the future of computing along many dimensions.