1. Opportunities and Obligations for Physical Computing Systems.
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Stankovic, John A., Lee, Insup, Mok, Aloysius, and Rajkumar, Raj
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COMPUTER systems , *ELECTRONIC systems , *DETECTORS , *PHYSICS instruments , *COMPUTER networks , *COMPUTER industry - Abstract
The article focuses on opportunities and obligations for physical computing systems. Seamlessly integrating computing with the physical world via sensors and actuators, physical computing systems promise to give society an improved living standard, greater security, and unparalleled convenience and efficiency. To better understand physical computing's advantages, this article gives emphasis on three application areas. These include assisted living, emergency response systems for natural or man-made disasters, and protecting critical infrastructures at the national level.
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- 2005
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