REPORT MARCH 11, 2009

Geo-Everything Innovation
8C

http://netgened.wikispaces.com/8C+Innovation+and+Geo

1) My area is Geo-everything. This deals with geo location. Two points can be used to track down the location of an object. Satellites are used. The more the satellites the more accurate the locating is done. Location aware devices are being used in various places as mentioned in one of my tagged articles. For example, in mobiles, in cameras etc. These location aware devices can be introduced in educational institutes that will use geo location positively. They will use the location devices for purposes that will benefit educational institutes. One mentioned benefit was that of tracking down students missing classes.
2) http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7040.pdf
http://www.techchee.com/2008/10/22/google-gears-geolocation-can-now-tell-precisely-your-laptops-location-using-wifi/
http://news.cnet.com/Can-geo-location-services-find-the-way/2100-1039_3-991681.html

3) I have thought over in depth about my topic. My team has put in a lot of effort to build up our wiki which is still in process. We want to make it even better. I have put up some of the following on the wiki including my name and identity. Some of it needs to be thought over before putting it on. In my case my team members have already put up all the essentials so for me it will take some time to brain storm and add to the already vital information that is already up there. I have been brainstorming and will continue to do so. Below is also some of the information I have been brainstorming on:

GPS devices have become much cheaper and more available around the world. People are finding more uses for them.

Another obstacle location aware devices face is reliability. At times location aware devices are not reliable as they are unable to deliver reliable data. The correspondence of data with the real world could be inaccurate. This could lead to people losing trust in geo location. Just helping people remove their misunderstandings regarding geo location will be a major obstacle on its own.

Location aware devices can be used in educational institutes to keep track of the students and maybe even the faculty to ensure that everyone is at the right place at the right time. The company Wherify Wireless makes child location bracelets. In the same way such bracelets can be manufactured for educational institutes so that the students and faculty can be tracked down if needed to. The students can make use of these bracelets and so can the institute. For example, if a student needs to report to the office for some reason, geo location can be used to track down the pupil so that he/she can be found much more easily. As mentioned previously, it also helps reduce the chances of students missing classes as they will be aware that they are being tracked down. This way they will make more use of their time at school.

Editing has to be done. It is in process.

Criterion E

Jones, K.C. "American Airlines Launches In-Flight Internet Service ." Information week 21 August 2008:

Mossberg, Walter S.. "Internet-a-Gogo: Airlines to Offer In-Flight Access." The Wall Street Journal (2008):

Sherr, Lynn, and Chris Kilmer. "Cell Phones Are Dangerous in Flight: Myth, or Fact?." ABC News 7 December 2007:

Criterion D

Previously, two main problems were identified. One was the problem of radio emissions on planes which can cause the instruments in the planers to function improperly and therefore can lead to fatal accidents as the instruments in the planes are vital for safe flying and landing of the plane. The other problem questioned whether logging onto the Gogo system was authentic or not and asked whether unauthorized access could be prevented and whether ID could be stolen or not.

As far as the radio emissions are concerned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should work together to set up standards for electronic emissions. It is also recommended that flight data recorders should monitor the radio emissions on the flight and that the cabin crew be given special tools and equipment to determine whether the radio emissions exceed the limit.

The authenticity of the log in can be maintained by the having passengers log in through their boarding passes and therefore the usage of barcodes would make the signing in process more authentic and would reduce the chances of unauthorized access. A system can be introduced in which boarding passes are scanned and then the passenger is identified and he/she can log in to the Gogo system and can pay the specific amount of money.

Both of these procedures will help reduce problems on the plane. Air crashes will become less likely due to radio emission and the logging in process on to the Gogo system will become more authentic.

Criterion C

The stakeholders that are involved in the introduction of the Wi-Fi system are the airlines that are introducing the Wi-Fi internet facilities, the passengers who will use these facilities and the internet service providers (such as Aircell). As mentioned previously, radio emissions caused by laptops, PDAs and smartphones can cause airplane crashes which is a very serious issue as it could be fatal. ABC News questioned “Can a cell phone bring down a plane, or is that just a myth? "The evidence strongly supports that there is a risk," said Bill Strauss, an electromagnetic interference expert.” Also another issue that was mentioned previously was that of the protection of ID. When the Gogo system requires login, how safe is it to sign in without having someone else steal your ID and therefore preventing unauthorized access?

The radio emissions do pose a threat to the aircraft while in the air as it can hinder the GPS system of the airline which is vital for the aircraft to move and land safely. If the emissions do hinder the airplanes instruments which can result in an accident will the airline claim responsibility for the casualties, if any? This is a major social issue involved which needs to be taken care of. Other than social issues an ethical issue has been mentioned which is that of authenticity as it involves the protection of ID. How is it guaranteed that a persons ID is used by only him and is not used by any other passenger? How is this system of logging onto the Gogo system accurate? How does it work and ensure ID protection at the same time?

Criterion B

Portfolio 2

Criterion A

Article

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/10/27/review.disney.pure.ap/index.html

The above url is a link to the article I found regarding a video game.