Ubiquitous Computing
LV-Nummer |
50047/1/1 |
Termin(e) |
Block course, dates to be announced |
SWS |
2.0 |
Abstract
Ubiquitous computing is widely considered a "hot topic":
interdisciplinary in nature and using techniques and methods ranging from low-level communication and sensing to high-level data mining and user interaction, it tries to build systems centred around users and their needs. In this course, students should become familiar with the core aspects of ubiquitous computing (also called pervasive computing) and learn to design ubiquitous systems.
Specific areas are:
- Defining aspects of ubiquitous computing - what is different?
- Spontaneous interaction
- Context and context aware systems
- Sensing principles and appropriate sensing technologies
- Location sensing and positioning techniques
- Human-computer interaction in ubiquitous computing
- Security for ubiquitous computing systems
- Privacy in ubiquitous computing environments
Assessment
Required coursework will be active participation during the lectures as well as two integrated seminars and one practical. Students will write a short seminar paper (ca. 4 pages) describing a select problem and an approach to solving it using ubiquitous computing techniques. In the practical session, students will get acquainted with a location system and implement a small application as home work.
Theoretical parts will be assessed with a written examination at the end of
the course.
Requirements
No specific courses need to be completed before taking this course, but Java skills and general knowledge of Internet and networking protocols and mobile computing are required.
Course language
English
The course will be held primarily in English, but student coursework may optionally be submitted in German (seminar paper, home work, and written exam).
Reading material
Reading material to supplement lecture slides http-simple auth fro slides and papers: ubicomp / student
Contact
Name |
email |
|---|---|
Dr. Rene Michael Mayrhofer |
rene [dot] mayrhofer [at] univie [dot] ac [dot] at |
DI. Bernd Pinter |
bernd [dot] pinter [at] univie [dot] ac [dot] at |
Letzte Änderung: 03.02.2009, 11:21 | 297 Worte