IEEE Computer Society Explore Handheld Devices

[Darius Wey]

http://www.computer.org/computer/ho...myers/index.htm

"Thanks to increased processing power and wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), handheld devices are communicating more frequently with conventional computers in offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and homes. The smart homes of the future will have ubiquitous embedded computation, and an increasing number of appliances can already communicate wirelessly. Many common home and office items contain computers—televisions, VCRs, stereo equipment, ovens, thermostats, telephones, camcorders, factory equipment, automobiles, and even some light switches. Unfortunately, many computerized features are more of a hindrance than a convenience because their user interfaces are often too complex to intuitively understand."

The folk at IEEE Computer Society have launched the "Pebbles" project to determine the effectiveness of mobile devices as remote controls. The article, while long, is an interesting read. So head over there and have a read of it, and let us know what you think. :-)

[Darius Wey]

http://www.computer.org/computer/ho...myers/index.htm

"Thanks to increased processing power and wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), handheld devices are communicating more frequently with conventional computers in offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and homes. The smart homes of the future will have ubiquitous embedded computation, and an increasing number of appliances can already communicate wirelessly. Many common home and office items contain computers—televisions, VCRs, stereo equipment, ovens, thermostats, telephones, camcorders, factory equipment, automobiles, and even some light switches. Unfortunately, many computerized features are more of a hindrance than a convenience because their user interfaces are often too complex to intuitively understand."

The folk at IEEE Computer Society have launched the "Pebbles" project to determine the effectiveness of mobile devices as remote controls. The article, while long, is an interesting read. So head over there and have a read of it, and let us know what you think. :-)