It is hard to imagine life without your Smartphone – you have come to rely on it so much – for your work; to stay in touch with family and friends; to capture and share those special moments; to find your way around in a new neighbourhood. Did you ever wonder how and when all this happened? Or how and when GPS sensors came to be in your cell phone? In this course, we will explore the convergence of multiple disciplines leading to today's’ Smartphones.
You will learn about the birth and evolution of
Telephony Networks, Broadcast Networks (TV and Radio) and Consumer Electronics.
We will discuss the impact of Internet, (multimedia) content, smartphones and
apps on everyday lives. We will then look at how this emerging platform called
the Internet of Things – wherein billions and trillions of devices
communicating with each other and “the cloud” – could enable unprecedented,
innovative products and services.
Learning
Goals: This
course provides a core grounding in how science and technology have developed
to enable the Internet of Things – in a way appropriate for any learner. For
those interested in developing further hands-on expertise in designing and
developing for the Internet of Things, this course will provide a context to
the discoveries and converging technologies that will springboard the next
round of innovations.
After completing this course, you will be able
to: