In the practical part of the lecture, students deepen their understanding of ubiquitous systems through the practical application of the knowledge base of the lecture. To this end, students design and develop their own appliance and test it. The aim is to have gone through the steps towards a prototypical and possibly marketable appliance.

Description:

The lecture provides an overview of concepts, theories, and methods of ubiquitous information technology (ubiquitous computing).

Based on the appliance concept, students then develop their own appliance in the exercise. The necessary technical and methodological basics such as hardware for ubiquitous systems, software for ubiquitous systems, principles of context recognition for ubiquitous systems, networking of ubiquitous systems, and design principles such as design thinking are discussed. Methods of design and testing for human-machine interaction and human-machine interfaces developed in ubiquitous computing are explained in detail. An introduction to the economic aspects of a ubiquitous system is also provided.

In the practical part of the lecture, students deepen their understanding of ubiquitous systems by applying the knowledge gained in the lecture. Students design and develop their own appliance and test it. The aim is to go through the steps towards a prototypical and potentially marketable appliance.

Course content:

The lecture provides an overview of concepts, theories, and methods of ubiquitous information technology (ubiquitous computing). Based on the appliance concept, students then design their own appliances in the exercise, plan the construction, and then develop them. The necessary technical and methodological basics such as hardware for ubiquitous systems, software for ubiquitous systems, principles of context recognition for ubiquitous systems, networking of ubiquitous systems, and design of ubiquitous systems (e.g., design thinking) and topics related to the development of miniature electronics and 3D printing are discussed. Methods of design and testing for human-machine interaction and human-machine interfaces developed in ubiquitous computing are also explained. There is also an introduction to the economic aspects of a ubiquitous system.

In the practical part of the lecture, understanding of ubiquitous systems is deepened through practical application of the knowledge base of the lecture. Students design and develop their own devices, including electronics and programming, and test them. The goal is to go through the steps toward a prototypical and potentially marketable appliance.

Workload:

The total workload for this learning unit is approximately 150 hours (5.0 credits).

Activity

Workload

Attendance time: Attendance at lectures

15 x 90 min

22 h 30 min

Attendance time: Attendance at exercises

15 x 45 min

11 h 15 min

Preparation/follow-up for lectures and exercises

15 x 90 min

22 h 30 min

Develop a self-developed concept for an information appliance.

33 hours 45 min

Go through the slide set twice.

2 x 12 hours

24 hours

Prepare for the exam.

36 hours

TOTAL

150 hours

Workload for the learning unit “Ubiquitous Information Technologies”

Learning objectives:

The aim of the lecture is to impart knowledge about the fundamentals and advanced methods and techniques of ubiquitous computing. After completing the lecture, students will be able to

• Reproduce and discuss the knowledge they have acquired about existing ubiquitous computing systems.
• Evaluate general knowledge about ubiquitous systems and apply statements and principles to special cases.
• evaluate and assess different methods for design processes and user studies, and select suitable methods for developing new solutions.
• invent, plan, design, build (electronics, software, 3D printing) and evaluate new ubiquitous systems for use in everyday or industrial process environments, and assess the costs and technical implications.

Mündliche Prüfung nach Vereinbarung.

Die Erfolgskontrolle erfolgt in Form einer mündlichen Prüfung im Umfang von 20 min. nach § 4 Abs. 2 Nr. 2 SPO.

Vorlesung: Dienstags, 11:30 bis 13:00 Uhr, Geb. 50.34, Raum -102

Übung: Mittwochs, 08:00 bis 09:30 Uhr, Geb. 07.07, Raum 222

Oral exam by arrangement.

Performance is assessed in the form of a 20-minute oral exam in accordance with § 4 (2) No. 2 SPO.

Lecture: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Building 50.34, Room -102
Exercise: Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Building 07.07, Room 222