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What is the main concept behind a Smart Environment as described in the text?
What is the main concept behind a Smart Environment as described in the text?
- Adding smart elements to non-smart things (correct)
- Having one computer per person
- Moore’s Law and the doubling of transistors
- Making computers networked, distributed, and transparently accessible
According to Marc Weiser's vision, what should computers be able to do in a Smart Environment?
According to Marc Weiser's vision, what should computers be able to do in a Smart Environment?
- Have one computer per person
- Be aware of environment context (correct)
- Operate autonomously
- Double the number of transistors every 18 months
What does the term 'Ubiquitous' mean in the context of Smart Environments?
What does the term 'Ubiquitous' mean in the context of Smart Environments?
- Transparently accessible
- Pervasive (correct)
- Operating autonomously
- Having one computer per person
Which of Marc Weiser's commandments emphasizes the need for less interfaces and wireless communication in Smart Environments?
Which of Marc Weiser's commandments emphasizes the need for less interfaces and wireless communication in Smart Environments?
Which concept shows that the idea of having devices everywhere around us has overtaken the concept of having one computer per person?
Which concept shows that the idea of having devices everywhere around us has overtaken the concept of having one computer per person?
What is the significance of wireless communication in the context of Smart Environments?
What is the significance of wireless communication in the context of Smart Environments?
What is the main purpose of sensing in a wireless sensor network (WSN)?
What is the main purpose of sensing in a wireless sensor network (WSN)?
Which of the following is a limitation of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)?
Which of the following is a limitation of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)?
What are the types of materials used for sensing in sensor nodes?
What are the types of materials used for sensing in sensor nodes?
What components are included in sensor nodes?
What components are included in sensor nodes?
What are the characteristics of sensor nodes in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)?
What are the characteristics of sensor nodes in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)?
What are the main challenges associated with Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)?
What are the main challenges associated with Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)?
What is a factor that limits wireless channels for sensors?
What is a factor that limits wireless channels for sensors?
In the context of sensors, what is the main advantage of energy harvesting?
In the context of sensors, what is the main advantage of energy harvesting?
What environmental factor needs to be considered for sensors likely to operate outside?
What environmental factor needs to be considered for sensors likely to operate outside?
What is the focus of dedicated sensors in the context of wireless sensors?
What is the focus of dedicated sensors in the context of wireless sensors?
What is the concept of opportunistic sensing in the context of smartphones?
What is the concept of opportunistic sensing in the context of smartphones?
What is the primary advantage of participatory sensing over opportunistic sensing?
What is the primary advantage of participatory sensing over opportunistic sensing?
Why are wireless sensors considered a viable option today?
Why are wireless sensors considered a viable option today?
Which option describes the act of remote powering in the context of sensor technology?
Which option describes the act of remote powering in the context of sensor technology?
What is the primary goal of protocols considering the imprecision of sensors like GPS?
What is the primary goal of protocols considering the imprecision of sensors like GPS?
What is a significant downside of using dedicated sensors for every type of sensing?
What is a significant downside of using dedicated sensors for every type of sensing?
