CSY450 Lecture 2: Introduction to Pervasive Computing
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What is the primary reason adaptation is necessary in pervasive computing?

  • To address discrepancies between resource availability and user demands. (correct)
  • To enhance security and privacy in resource-constrained environments.
  • To optimize network bandwidth for efficient data transmission.
  • To improve user experience by utilizing abundant computing resources.

Which of the following can be considered a scarce resource in pervasive computing?

  • Central processing unit (CPU) time
  • Wireless network bandwidth
  • Memory capacity
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the primary objective of client-guided adaptation in pervasive computing?

  • To reduce resource consumption by modifying application behavior. (correct)
  • To enhance user experience by maximizing resource utilization.
  • To ensure security by restricting application access to sensitive resources.
  • To improve system performance by prioritizing critical tasks.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of adaptation strategies in pervasive computing?

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What is the primary challenge addressed by high-level energy management in pervasive computing?

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How does energy-aware memory management address the challenges of limited battery capacity?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the need for high-level energy management in pervasive computing?

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What does "QoS" represent in the context of adaptation strategies in pervasive computing?

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What is a key characteristic of pervasive computing applications?

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Which of the following best explains the goal of 'The Disappearing Computer' initiative?

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What does ubiquitous access in pervasive computing refer to?

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How do sensors function in formidable pervasive computing environments?

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What is meant by 'natural interaction' in pervasive computing applications?

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What role do actuators play in pervasive computing?

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Calm technology emphasizes which aspect of technology?

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Which of the following best defines context awareness in pervasive computing systems?

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What is a key characteristic of the shift from personal computing to ubiquitous computing?

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Which of the following is NOT a dimension of the context that a device might need to be aware of?

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What is a core functionality that pervasive computing systems need to be able to do with real-world objects?

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What is a key challenge for pervasive computing systems in terms of context awareness?

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Which of these is a prime example of the “taking context into account” paradigm shift in ubiquitous computing?

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How can physical integration help make technology disappear in the surrounding environment?

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Which of these is NOT an example of a context-aware application?

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What is the primary goal of the paradigm shift from personal computing to ubiquitous computing?

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What is meant by the term 'context' in the application environment?

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Which of the following statements best describes the principle of decentralization in pervasive computing?

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Which characteristic of pervasive computing enables technology-rich environments to learn from user behavior?

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Which aspect does not belong to the principles of pervasive computing?

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What does natural interaction in pervasive computing primarily include?

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How should context information be sensed in applications according to pervasive computing principles?

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What is one key component of managing applications in a decentralized environment?

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Which principle of pervasive computing emphasizes the ease of use for the user?

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What is emphasized as a crucial element for pervasive computing connectivity?

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Which aspect defines the simplicity in pervasive computing devices?

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In the context of design and implementation problems, why is user intent important?

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Cyber foraging is primarily aimed at enhancing what aspect of mobile computing?

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What characteristic of pervasive devices is highlighted as a design principle?

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Which problem relates to understanding the environment in which a user operates?

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What does pervasive computing aim to achieve in terms of application diversity?

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What is a challenge related to high-level energy management in pervasive computing?

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What characterizes a thick client in a pervasive computing environment?

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Which of the following attributes is NOT part of a user's context in a pervasive computing system?

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What is a primary concern regarding privacy in pervasive computing systems?

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Energy-aware adaptation focuses on applications switching to what?

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Which of the following is considered a benefit of pervasive computing?

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What does context awareness in pervasive computing enable a system to do?

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What is one of the challenges faced by pervasive computing systems?

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Which statement about a thin client is accurate?

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Flashcards

Personal Computing Paradigm Shift

The shift from large, centralized computing systems to individual computers, emphasizing user interaction and software design focused on human-computer interaction.

Ubiquitous Computing Paradigm Shift

A computing paradigm where devices are seamlessly integrated into the environment, aware of context and user actions, creating a more natural and integrated experience.

Context Awareness in Ubiquitous Computing

The ability of a device to understand its surroundings, including location, time, user activity, and environmental factors.

Identification in Context Awareness

Recognizing objects and understanding their properties or identity.

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Localization in Context Awareness

Determining the object's location and movement in space.

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Tracking and Coordination in Context Awareness

Connecting objects with semantic relationships and behavioral rules, enabling coordination.

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Framework for Context-Aware Applications

The framework that helps design context-aware applications, considering various dimensions of context for a more personalized and relevant experience.

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Physical Integration of Computing

The ability to blend technology seamlessly into the environment, making it less noticeable and intrusive.

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Invisible Computing

Computing integrated into everyday objects, making it seamless and unobtrusive.

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Calm Technology

Technologies designed for everyday use, with minimal effort or conscious attention required.

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Ubicomp

The process of bringing digitally-enhanced objects back into the physical world.

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Smart Homes

Systems that can sense and adapt to the physical environment, seamlessly reacting to user needs and context.

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Ubiquitous Access

Systems designed to be accessible from anywhere, anytime.

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Context Awareness

Ability of systems to understand the context in which they are being used, including location, time, and user actions.

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Intelligence

Systems that can learn, adapt, and respond intelligently to user needs and environmental changes.

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Natural Interaction

Systems that interact with users in a natural and intuitive way, avoiding complex interfaces.

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Boundless Connectivity

The idea that pervasive computing systems should seamlessly connect with each other and access the vast amount of data available online.

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Diversification in Pervasive Computing

The need to design applications for a wide range of devices, with different capabilities and user needs.

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Simplicity in Pervasive Computing

The principle of making pervasive computing systems easy to use and understand by simplifying interactions and user interfaces.

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User Intent in Pervasive Computing

Understanding and tracking what the user intends to do, allowing the system to provide relevant and helpful actions.

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Cyber Foraging

A strategy for augmenting mobile computing power by dynamically accessing resources from wired infrastructure.

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Adaptation Strategy in Pervasive Computing

The ability of a system to adapt to changing conditions and user preferences, providing personalized and relevant experiences.

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High-Level Energy Management

Managing energy consumption in a way that optimizes system performance and extends battery life.

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Context Awareness in Pervasive Computing

Understanding the context in which a user is interacting with a pervasive system, including location, time, and nearby devices.

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What is context in pervasive computing?

Any information that provides insights into the situation of an entity.

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Intelligence in Pervasive Computing

The ability of a pervasive computing system to adapt to its users' behavior, learn from their interactions, and potentially demonstrate emotions.

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Natural Interaction in Pervasive Computing

This allows for a more natural and human-like interaction with technology, using elements like speech recognition, gesture recognition, and speech synthesis.

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What is Decentralization in pervasive computing?

A core principle of pervasive computing that promotes a shift from centralized systems to distributed ones, where computing power is distributed across devices.

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Describe Connectivity in pervasive computing.

This refers to the interconnectedness of devices and networks, enabling seamless communication and information sharing across a vast range of devices.

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What is Diversification in Pervasive Computing?

Involves the ability to support a wide variety of devices, platforms, and applications, making the system versatile and accommodating to diverse needs.

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What is a distributed system?

Distributed systems aim to spread logic, database management, and control across multiple devices instead of relying on a single central controller.

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Adaptation in Pervasive Computing

The ability of a system to adjust its behavior or resource usage based on the current context, environment, or available resources.

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Client-Guided Adaptation

When a client guides applications to use less of a scarce resource, usually leading to a decrease in user-perceived quality.

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Environment-Guaranteed Adaptation

When a client requests the environment to guarantee a certain level of a resource, effectively increasing the resource supply to meet the client's demand (QoS).

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Energy-Aware Memory Management

The operating system dynamically adjusts the amount of physical memory that needs to be refreshed, helping conserve energy.

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Resource Mismatch

A situation where there is a significant mismatch between the available resources and the demand for those resources.

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Adaptation Strategy (Definition)

Adjusting system behavior to address resource shortages, ensuring smooth operation and user satisfaction.

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Quality of Service (QoS)

The ability of a client to request a certain level of service quality, such as guaranteed bandwidth or response time.

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Energy-aware adaptation

Individual applications adjust their performance and energy usage based on the system's needs, potentially running at lower fidelity or with reduced energy consumption.

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Thick client

A powerful client, typically characterized by high processing power, ample memory, and substantial storage capacity.

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Thin client

A minimal client, typically characterized by limited processing power, memory, and storage capacity.

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Privacy and trust in pervasive computing

The potential for a pervasive computing system to collect and utilize personal data about a user, raising concerns about privacy.

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Benefits of pervasive computing

The advantages of pervasive computing systems include increased convenience, improved efficiency, and personalized experiences.

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Challenges of pervasive computing

Challenges of pervasive computing include ensuring security, protecting privacy, and managing the complexity of interconnected systems.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course: CSY450. Pervasive Computing
  • Lecture: 2. Introduction to Pervasive Computing
  • Instructor: Heba KH. Ahmed, PhD
  • Department: Computer Systems
  • Faculty: Computer & Information Science

Agenda

  • Overview of Pervasive Computing
  • What is Pervasive Computing?
  • Evolution of Pervasive Computing
  • Key Components of Pervasive Systems
  • Real-World Examples
  • Shift in Paradigms
  • Characteristics of Pervasive Computing Applications
  • Principles of Pervasive Computing
  • Benefits and Challenges
  • Discussion Questions

Shift in Paradigms

  • Mainframe Era: Batch processing
  • PC Era: Direct manipulation (isolated)
  • Ubicomp Era: Situated interaction (context-aware)

Human Integration

  • Paradigm Shift to Personal Computing
  • Taking the Human in the Loop
  • Human-Computer Interaction as discipline
  • Personal Computing: Direct manipulation, isolated; not aware of context

Physical Integration

  • Paradigm Shift to Ubiquitous Computing
  • Taking context of human-computer use into the loop
  • Context Aware: "what surrounds" (location, environment, user's activity, situation)
  • Context Awareness details:
    • Device Identity
    • Presence of others
    • Time
    • Environmental Factors (sound, motion, temperature, orientation)
    • Essential for pervasive computing systems: Identify, Localize, Track to coordinate devices.
  • Framework for Context-Aware Applications (diagram)
  • Context Sensing: time/event triggered data acquisition
  • Context Transformation: aggregation/interpretation of low-level context information
  • High-Level Context Information: data structures describing context
  • Context Prediction/Forecasting: anticipating future context
  • Context Rules: implicit/explicit triggering of control events
  • Actuators: respond to surrounding environment
  • How physical integration could help: Invisible/disappear in environment
    • Shrink and distribute in the physical world
    • Design interactions so they don't demand attention
    • Sensor based and context-aware interaction
  • Invisible Computing: Integrated with common objects, no separate activity
  • Ubicomp pushes computerized technologies into the physical world
  • Examples: e-books return to real books (Calm technology), Smart Homes (extension of calm technology)
  • Project: The Disappearing Computer (EU funded 2001-2003)

Characteristics of Pervasive Computing Applications

  • Ubiquitous Access: Interconnected embedded systems, background of the surrounding environments, sensing the setting and state of physical world objects via a multitude of sensors (Sensors as implicit input).
  • Context Awareness: recognizing and locating objects/people + intentions, context as any information to characterize an entity, don't need to concern yourselves on how/when/where you sense context.
  • Intelligence: Adapting to people, learning from behavior, recognizing, and understanding emotions (technology-rich environment)
  • Natural Interaction: natural speech, gesture recognition, speech synthesis, allowing more human-like communication

Principles of Pervasive Computing

  • Decentralization: shift from server systems to client workstations, Distributed Systems, Synchronizing Information/Databases & Managing applications.
  • Connectivity: boundless connectivity; agree on common standards
  • Diversification: universal computer with all software needs, user performs tasks with one workstation, applications address targeting specific needs with alternatives to web surfing; manages diversity
  • Simplicity: Specialized tools, optimized task performance, convenient, intuitive, mature human computer interfaces

Design and Implementation Problems

  • User Intent: system must track user intent to determine appropriate actions
  • Cyber Foraging: dynamically augment computing resources using wired infrastructure
  • Adaptation Strategy: necessary between supply and demand of resource (e.g., bandwidth), dynamic adjustments based on context, environment or available resources
  • High-level energy management: compact computers, battery capacity, technology, design, higher system levels are involved.
  • Examples: energy-aware memory management, energy-aware adaptation
  • Client Thickness: power of mobile client, how much CPU power, memory, disk capacity (thick vs. thin)
  • Context Awareness: minimally intrusive system that is aware of users state and surroundings (e.g. physical location, physiological state, emotional state, personal history etc.) which can be quite rich.
  • Privacy and Trust: user dependence on pervasive computing system leads to more knowing about users, behavior, habits and privacy issues.

Benefits and Challenges

  • Benefits: convenience, efficiency, personalization
  • Challenges: security, privacy, complexity

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