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Essay TM112 (TMA02) Info and Computing Tech 2
- Module
- COMMPUTING TM112
- Institution
- The Open University (OU)
Essay TM112 (TMA02) Info and Computing Tech 2 /Essay TM112 (TMA02) Info and Computing Tech 2
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TMA 02Question 1
A. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected objects, sensors
and everyday items which gather and transfer data over typically low powered
wireless networks.
Sensors such as beacons can be used to collect information on such as location
which can collect data on amount of time a customer has spent in store and/or
how many visits has been made.
IoT objects such as smart shelving can work together with sensors and other
IoT technologies such as NFC or RFID tags which can be fitted on everyday
items to provide wireless inventory trackers.
Overall, the technologies used in IoT can be used to collectively work together
to gather data over a low powered wireless network such as ZigBee, Bluetooth
to provide a better experience for the user and customer. Word Count 130
B. IoT technologies provide many benefits in a wide range of scenarios which
includes customers in retail. NFC and RFID chips readers can used at checkout
to provide convenience to the customer in the way of providing substantially
more payment methods when used in conjunction with a customer’s smart
phone or contactless card. Sensors can collect data on the amount of times a
customer has visited and share the data with loyalty and retainer programs and
can also be used in conjunction with smart shelving to share data to provide
the customer with personalized offers which increases the customers overall
experience.
For the retailer, IoT devices such as beacons can collect data on a customer’s
location to provide personalized adverts to try enticing customers to make a
purchase. RFID or NFC tags can be used to with smart shelving to gather data
, on an items position in the event of it being displaced by a customer. Theft
prevention is also a benefit as items can be fitted with electronic tags (NFC or
RFID) which can be used with together with beacons to track an item’s position
i.e. leaving the store. Overall, retailers can use the IoT technology to integrate
within a bigger system to enhance customer experience and improve overall
performance. Word Count 210
C. Vartanova, V. (2019) ‘4 Ways IoT is Changing Retailers’ CX Game’,
TotalRetail, 24 October [Online]. Available at
https://www.mytotalretail.com/article/4-ways-iot-is-changing-retailers-cx-
game/ (Accessed 29 November 2020).
Question 2
1. Decomposition:
> Convert miles to Km
>> Get list of miles
>> Compute list of miles into Km
>> Print list of Km
2. Inputs are list of miles and conversion factor.
Outputs are a list of Km rounded to 1 d.p.
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