6g Discuss Hardware and Software Developments *** Flashcards
The wedding outfitter uses an international courier service to send their goods abroad. The wedding outfitter needs to know where the goods and delivery vehicles are located at any given time.
Discuss hardware and software developments that will enable the wedding outfitter to do this. (11 marks)
Possible points to discuss may include for example; bar codes/microchips/smart labels on goods hand held scanners computerised screening/sorting/conveying operational control on-line tracking SatNav GPS systems route planning software tracker systems in delivery vehicles mobile phones on-screen signatures
Discuss hardware and software developments that might change the way hotels function in the future. (11 marks)
Points for discussion may include for example;
intelligent software to note guests’ activities
prompts throughout guests’ stay based on accumulated data
chip and pin ordering and payment
wireless hotspots
internet access points
adjusting the levels of heat, light etc automatically
Intelligent materials could be used in the construction
holographic representations
virtual staff
virtual tours
personalised paging service
robots as service droids
sensors which activate artificial voices/ virtual PA
iris scanners/voice/face recognition software recognises guests
personalised messages displayed or projected as guests move round the hotel
Members of the regional Mountain Rescue Organisation purchase their own personal equipment at a variety of outlets.
Discuss hardware and software developments that are changing or might change the way members of the Organisation find and purchase equipment. (11 marks)
Possible points for discussion may include for example;
mobile devices used for payment
wireless mobile connectivity
inclusion of biometric technology to make transactions safer
biometrics for advertising
virtual measurement and try-on
cyber theft
encryption
cost increase to allow for technological advances
Discuss hardware and software developments that are changing or might change the way the salons are run. (11 marks)
Points may include: mobile devices used for payment wireless mobile connectivity in salons inclusion of biometric technology to make transactions safer biometrics for advertising virtual styling / modelling cyber theft encryption cost increase to allow for technological advances
Discuss hardware and software developments that are changing or might change the way Awburn House Surgery treats patients. (11 marks)
Points may include for example:
health advice via apps
3-D imagery for treatments
multimedia presentations as distractions
robotic physiotherapy
combating cyberchondriacs
artificial implants
txt reminders for appointments and course of tablets
embedded micro sensors in band-aids
smartphones and device consolidation
phone attachments to utilise cameras and send images
interfacing with pharmacies
remote monitoring, diagnosis and consultation
virtual procedures in training
sensors in prosthetics
demographic mapping of symptoms
e-records
self-barcodes during difficult treatment
robotic feedback of progress of treatment
ingested microchips as a form of control
implanted sensors connecting to mobile phones to alert staff.
Discuss hardware and software developments that are changing, or might change, the way houses are bought and sold. (11 marks)
Points may include: inclusion of biometric technology to make funds transactions safer encryption biometrics for advertising virtual styling 3D modelling holographic representations virtual tours cost increases to allow for technological advances.