Authors: Yusuf, Lateef Oladimeji, Olusegun Folorunso, Akinwale, Adio Taofeek, Emmanuel, Jadesola Adejoke
International Journal of Research and Reviews in Computer Science (IJRRCS) Vol. 2, No. 2, April 2011
Abstract
In traditional computing environments, users actively choose to interact with computers. However, ubiquitous computing applications are embedded in the users’ physical environments and
integrate seamlessly with their everyday tasks which offer a new opportunity to augment people’s lives with technology that provides increased communications, awareness and functionality. We review the importance of computer in the jet age and propose a set of defining characteristics, requirements, and research challenges for ubiquitous applications to raise awareness of the existing literature on the adoption, use, and history of domestic technologies, as well as the use of situated studies, and the benefits that these can bring to bear on the design and evaluation of technologies for the home. The idea of such an environment emerged more than a decade ago and its evolution has recently been accelerated by improved wireless telecommunications capabilities, open networks, continued increases in computing power, improved battery technology, emergence of flexible software architectures and improved web services. The aware homes are already becoming a reality.
Keywords: Ubiquitous Computing, Nanotechnology, Interoperability, Natural Interaction, Wireless Technology, Social Environment, Smart Home