Universität Wien

050047 VU Ubiquitous Computing (2008S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 5 - Informatik und Wirtschaftsinformatik
Continuous assessment of course work

The course will be held primarily in English, but student coursework may optionally be submitted in German (seminar paper, home work, and written exam).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 04.03. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 11.03. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 01.04. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 08.04. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 15.04. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 22.04. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 29.04. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 06.05. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 20.05. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 27.05. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 03.06. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 10.06. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 17.06. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3
  • Tuesday 24.06. 12:30 - 14:30 Hörsaal 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 5 Hof 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Ubiquitous computing is widely considered a "hot topic": interdisciplinary in nature and using techniques and methods ranging from low-level communication and sensing to high-level data mining and user interaction, it tries to build systems centred around users and their needs. In this course, students should become familiar with the core aspects of ubiquitous computing (also called pervasive computing) and learn to design ubiquitous systems. Specific areas are:
- Defining aspects of ubiquitous computing - what is different?
- Spontaneous interaction
- Context and context aware systems
- Sensing principles and appropriate sensing technologies
- Location sensing and positioning techniques
- Human-computer interaction in ubiquitous computing
- Security for ubiquitous computing systems
- Privacy in ubiquitous computing environments

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Requirements: No specific courses need to be completed before taking this course, but Java skills and general knowledge of Internet and networking protocols and mobile computing are required.

Examination topics

Required coursework will be active participation during the lectures as well as two integrated seminars and one practical. Students will write a short seminar paper (ca. 4 pages) describing a select problem and an approach to solving it using ubiquitous computing techniques. In the practical session, students will get acquainted with a location system and implement a small application as home work. Theoretical parts will be assessed with a written examination at the end of the course.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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