Understanding the Internet: Ownership and Structure
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What function can a smartwatch provide to the user?

  • Control household appliances
  • Play games online
  • Access TV service provider equipment
  • Monitor heart rate (correct)
  • What type of information is displayed on a wearable computer like Google Glass?

  • Barometric pressure readings
  • Maps (correct)
  • Weather updates
  • Medical records
  • What is a feature of connected security systems in homes?

  • Monitoring and configuring lighting remotely (correct)
  • Ordering groceries automatically
  • Controlling the temperature of a car remotely
  • Playing music in all rooms simultaneously
  • How do smart TVs access content?

    <p>By connecting to the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of information can connected sensors provide?

    <p>Soil moisture data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a function of medical devices like pacemakers and insulin pumps?

    <p>Providing direct feedback on vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do people commonly think of the internet as?

    <p>A formless collection of connections for sharing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of network connects a few computers in a home setting to each other and the internet?

    <p>Local Networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the internet technically considered as?

    <p>A collection of interconnected networks cooperating with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are smartphones commonly capable of doing?

    <p>Combining the functions of multiple products like a camera, media player, and computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do tablets typically have for user input?

    <p>On-screen keyboards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the SOHO network?

    <p>Linking computers in a home or remote office to a corporate network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Smartwatch Functions

    • Provides health tracking through heart rate monitoring, step count, and sleep analysis.
    • Offers notifications for calls, texts, and app alerts.
    • Facilitates contactless payments using mobile wallets.

    Wearable Computer Information Display

    • Google Glass can show directions through GPS, notifications, and real-time data from apps.
    • Displays augmented reality overlays to enhance user experience.

    Connected Security Systems

    • Offer remote monitoring via smartphone apps.
    • Include features like motion detection, alerts, and live video streaming of home security cameras.

    Smart TV Content Access

    • Stream content through various online platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube via internet connection.
    • Integrated apps allow users to access music, gaming, and social media directly.

    Connected Sensors Information

    • Provide data on environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity).
    • Monitor physical activity, health metrics, and home security status.

    Medical Device Functions

    • Pacemakers regulate heartbeats for patients with arrhythmias.
    • Insulin pumps deliver regulated doses of insulin for diabetes management.

    Common Perception of the Internet

    • Seen as a vast network connecting millions of computers and users globally for information sharing and communication.

    Home Network Types

    • Local Area Network (LAN) connects a few computers within a home, allowing for shared internet access and resource sharing.

    Technical Classification of the Internet

    • Considered a global network of interconnected computers that communicate using standard protocols (TCP/IP).

    Smartphone Capabilities

    • Enable calls, messaging, internet browsing, and access to applications for various functions.
    • Frequently equipped with camera features for photography and video recording.

    Tablet User Input

    • Typically utilize touch screens for touch-based interaction.
    • May include stylus support for drawing and handwriting.

    SOHO Network Definition

    • Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks are designed for small-scale operations, connecting multiple devices primarily for business or personal use.

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