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CPMG 112,Unit 1 : Impact of digital technology
Outline the history of computers
first generation -
used vacuum tubes
next
generation replaced vacuum
-
tubes with transistors
integrated
·
1960s -
circuits
·
1971 -
microprocessor
1970 (pc)
and 1980s -
the personal computer gained popularity
.
Embedded computers /"internet of things"
·
embedded computers
-have a specific purpose
-small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities devices
everyday
·
internet of things (loT]
-
processors
are embedded in
many products (smart devices) Which communicate via the internet or wireless
networks
.
Discover uses for Artificial
intelligence
and
the technological use of logical prior experience to simulate human
intelligence
capabilities :
-
speech recognition
-
virtual
reality
-
logical reasoning
-
creative responses
Explore the impact of Virtual
Reality
.
virtual (VR) the of computers simulate real imagined environment
reality use to a or that appears as a three
-
-
dimensional (3D) space .
(AR)
·
Augmented reality type of VR that uses
image of actual place
-
a an an
, Personal for
uses
technology
use
technology in
daily life
use
technology to enhance
productivity and
learning
use disabilities
technology to assist users with
daily life
to .
apply green computing concepts
Use
technology in
daily life
·
virtual assistants , video
games , navigation apps ,
security
etc.
example
·
commands
natural
language processing
-
computers interpret and
digitize spoken works and
(digal assistants for
Use
technology
to enhance
Productivity
·
Robotics
useful
-
in situations where it is impractical , dangerous ,
or inconvenient to use a
human.
-
robotic arms and cameras can assist
surgeons .
·
Enterprise computing
-
each department large function .
of a
company uses
technology specific to its
Technology to assist users with disabilities
·
laws
-
Americans with disabilities act (ADA)
-
Individuals with disabilities eduction act (IDEA)
Technology
·
-
screen readers
-
alternative text
and speech recognition software
-
captioning
-
input devices for people with physical disabilities .
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