The IT system in this is wireless repeaters they simply repeat the wireless signal that the router sends out so that a larger area can be covered by a single signal.
It solves the problem of having to spend money for more routers and also having to constantly change your signal when you move around a large area like a park because you would lose one signal while gaining another.
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1. Describe the IT terms.
Patented - Granted and protected by rights. A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a state, national government, to the inventor for a limited period of time in exchange for a public disclosure of the invention.
http://www.whatspatented.com/http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/
Cloud-based - software systems that based on the cloud (internet)
Voice recognition system- computer technology that uses audio input to enter data instead of a keyboard input. Audio input is carried through a connected microphone. The Software is designed to recognize words or phrases with an internal database. The program would then match the audio signature of speech with corresponding data in the database.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-voice-recognition.htm
Cloud-based voice recognition - The voice recognition software the is important to virtual reality since it provides a fairly natural and intuitive way of controlling the simulation while allowing the user's hands to remain free. The audio signals are converted to electrical signals, and then transformed into coding patterns to which meanings have been assigned.
Automated voicemail - Automatic voicemail system that stores voice messages.
Goog-411 - an automated information service that uses voice recognition to find information for what the caller is asking for on local businesses. This also has a feature to send the information to the caller's phone via text messaging. Goog-411 has provided a foundation for Voice Search (search Google by speaking instead of typing, Voice Input (filling in any text field on Andriod by speaking), and Voice Actions (Controlling Android phones with voice commands).
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2007/04/google-rolls-out-free-411-service.ars
Android - Google's mobile operating system (a modified Linux Kernal system). This is the software stack for mobile devices that include the operating system as well as the middleware along with key apps.
http://code.goo
Identify the area of impact the scenario relates to.
Business
Identify the main stakeholders to the IT system.
Sony, Geohot, users of PS3, users of Geohot, twitter, youtube, Google
3. Identify one ITGS social/ethical concern in the article.
Privacy and anonymity
4. Describe ITGS terminology and systems.
IP address : An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is usually a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet protocol for communication. An IP address serves two principal functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.
Sources : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address
iOS : iOS is Apple's mobile operating system. It was originally developed for the iPhone, and it has extended to support other Apple devices such as the iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV.
Geohot : George Hotz, known for working with other people to unlock the iPhone, allowing the phone to be used with other wireless carriers.
5. If possible, describe a solution to the concern (issue).
There is no possible solution because even if Sony gets hold of all IP addresses, there will be alternate ways for users to still access GeoHot's websites and videos. Moreover, the US justice system shouldn't give rights to companies to access personal information, because it is basically invading peoples' privacy.
1. Identify the area of impact the scenario relates to.
Home and Leisure, Environment, Business
2. Identify the main stakeholders to the IT system.
People, British Gas, UK Customers
3. Identify one ITGS social/ethical concern in the article.
Reliability and Integrity
4. Describe ITGS terminology and systems.
- Smart meter: an electronic device which enables users to monitor the cost of their electricity and gas consumption in real time, and eventually see how much power individual appliances are using.
- Smart phones and Tablets - Devices that include smart features such as reading e-mails and featuring applications for users. Both smart phones and tablets today can feature touch screens, without needing a physical keyboard to operate the various actions.
- GPRS: General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) is a packet-based wireless communication service that promises data rates from 56 up to 114 Kbps and continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users.
5. If possible, describe a solution to the concern (issue).
The concern that might rise from this case is that the devices, that are about to be installed on million homes, may not as effective as people have estimated. The reliability of the device depends on the device itself and the production company.