FINAL ASSESSMENT (40%) : PRODUCT EXHIBITION

After afew sessions of discussions,my team finally chose the computer optical mouse as our product exhibition.I was assigned to describe the second major part of the optical mouse,which is the scroll button and the click buttons.In the old version of the computer mouse,there will be 3 cick buttons(left,right and centre)and a scroll button embedded in the centre.The left button is to do the clicking,dragging and highlighting while a click in the right button gives a wider options of an icon.The centre button is to support the scroll button which moves up and down.In the latest series of computer mouse,there is only 2 click buttons(left and right) and a scroll button.All the buttons have the same function as the old mouse.The mechanism of a mouse is very simple.The click buttons are attached to a chip which changes it to a electric signal.This signal is then sent to the computer through a long fibre optic cable.So as the the mechanism of the scrol button.The button is attached to a ball which trigates the Y and X axis which is then turned to a electric signal an sent to the computer.

SUMMARISING ON GADGET FUNCTIONS

It will certainly be interesting to see if SPOT technology becomes integrated into our everyday lives in the years to come. The SPOT team continues to work toward applying SPOT technology in a variety of objects as well as expanding its current functionality.We can get all the information without the need of carrying anything but we just have to wear a small and light watch on our wrists.We can also acess to the internet using the watch.The technology could potentially be integrated into all kinds of everyday objects, turning things like key chains and refrigerator magnets into sources of useful data. For instance, a portable oven timer might be SPOT-enabled and connected to a service that provides hundreds of recipes.It's important to remember that the goal of SPOT is not to create new devices but to take devices that have a proven usefulness and make them more functional. It's also important to remember that in the future, SPOT devices will not just be isolated displays of information. We foresee a time when SPOT devices, PCs and other computing devices will interact with each other seamlessly.

DESCRIBING MAIN / MAJOR NDMINOR PARTS OR COMPONENTS

The MSN Direct Web site acts as a user interface for the Smart Watch The chipset fits on a PCB about

the size of a U.S. quarter.

>Piezo (piezoelectric ceramic crystal) - This material expands and contracts when electric current is applied. The Piezo crystal in the watch acts as a tiny speaker driver, allowing the Smart Watch to generate sound.

>PCB (printed circuit board) - A PCB is usually a multi-layered board made of fiberglass. The surface and sublayers use tiny copper lines to direct electricity to various components on the PCB. Motherboards, SIMMs and credit-card memory are all examples of PCBs. The PCB in the Smart Watch houses the CPU, memory and radio chip.

>CPU - The Smart Watch is basically a tiny computer with a very specific job, and the CPU is the brains of that computer. The Smart Watch uses an ARM 7 TDMI as its central processor.

>Memory - Also like a computer, the Smart Watch needs memory to perform its functions. The Smart Watch uses 512 KB of ROM and 384 KB of RAM.

>DirectBand radio receiver chip - This chip was made specifically for the Smart Watch and is how the MSN Direct service connects to the watch. These chips are the heart of SPOT technology.

>Battery - The Smart Watch battery is rechargeable. The Fossil Abacus comes with a recharging stand, but other models use an adapter that plugs into the wall. The amount of time you get out of each charge varies greatly and depends on how much "channel surfing" you do (and on the model of Smart Watch you buy). The Abacus can function for up to two days on a single charge.

>Inductive charging coil - This is used to charge the battery. The coil is attached to the contact surface on the back of the watch. When this surface comes in contact with the charging plate on the watch stand, the Smart Watch battery is charged through induction.

SPOT uses FM broadcasting, like the kind picked up by a radio, to deliver Web-based data to Smart objects. Smart Watches receive more than 200 channels of information that are broadcast on a radio spectrum leased by Microsoft. Microsoft created the Microsoft DirectBand Network to send data to Smart Watches and other SPOT objects. DirectBand consists of two components: a special chipset in the watch that houses the radio receiver and a nationwide, wide-area network (WAN). The WAN is built on FM-subcarrier technology.
Subcarrier frequencies are usually above the normal frequency range used for audio and are modulated to carry data. For instance, in analog TV transmissions, a subcarrier frequency is used to carry information about color and other broadcast information. DirectBand transmits Web-based data on subcarrier frequencies using radio protocols designed specially for Smart Watches. To start a Smart Watch, a user must create a profile using a free .NET account. The activation process and setup includes entering billing information, location and the particular type of Smart Watch the user owns. Once the account is set up, the user can add, delete and modify the channels that are sent to the Smart Watch. The channel system is based on "blocks." For instance, the test watch we used for this article had 1,000 blocks available on it. We chose from a list of channels, each of which had a block value ranging anywhere from 20 to 480 blocks. We were able to add channels up to our allotted 1,000 blocks. When we deleted a channel, its corresponding number of blocks became available.

DESCRIBING THINGS

There's no doubt that with the popularity of devices like BlackBerry, Palm Pilot and Treo, the trend in technology is to get more and more "connectivity" into smaller and smaller packages. The next step in this technological evolution is the Smart Watch. Smart Watches give people access to news, weather, sports, stocks, horoscopes, MSN Instant Messenger, Microsoft Outlook and much, much more -- all from a wristwatch. In this article, we'll look at the technology behind the Smart Watch. Smart Watches work using a technology Microsoft developed called Smart Personal Object Technology, or SPOT. Microsoft introduced SPOT at Comdex in 2002. Chris Schneider, Senior Program Manager of SPOT, describes the technology.SPOT is a new computing platform designed to bring the power of .NET to everyday objects. SPOT allows for enhanced miniaturization, low power consumption and a low cost solution allowing for accessories such as watches to become more purposeful through the power of software. The technology could potentially be integrated into all kinds of everyday objects, turning things like key chains and refrigerator magnets into sources of useful data.

source of data:http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/smart-watch.htm

Pesonal Stand Statement

My personal stand is Straight forwardness.
I am a very straight forward person. I always do prefer to tell the truth to anyone as much as possible. It does sometimes get me into trouble. This is because in some cases the truth is not welcomed by them who are not optimistic. Many chose to ignore it and live in imagination. But this does not catalyse me to talk lies. I always stick to my policy to be straight forward as I do not believe in pretending just in order to not hurt others feelings. Hiding the truth does not help the people related. Besides, it makes me feel uncomfortable. By being straight forward, I can indirectly help others to turn their weakness into plus points and be their best self.

3P-PLAN, PREPARE & PRACTICE

Before presentation I practiced afew times with my friend,Dinesh.He gave me afew tips 2 improve my presentation.After completing it,he gave me both good and bad comments about my presentation and my slides and tips. These are the criteria used to evaluate my presentation.The Speaker/ Presenter
(i) LANGUAGE: He said my language is fluent and I need to improve my pronunciation and say the words clearly.
(ii) EFFECTIVENESS: The presentation is about myself and I did talk bout myself only.
(iii) STRUCTURE: He sugegest me to make the slides more colourful and attractive with adding music while showing the pictures
(iv) DELIVERY: He said i was confident during my presentation and spoke fluently.However I need to improve my body language so that I am not a statue in front.
(v) VOICE: He told me my voice was abit soft but still clear with correct intonation.
(vi) TIME MANAGEMENT: I had exceeded the time given and I should manage the time properly.

(b) The Slides
(i) LANGUAGE: The words used are simple and appropriate to the contents.
(ii) EFFECTIVENESS: He understands my content and the flow of my presentation.
(iii) STRUCTURE: HE asked me to make my slides more colourful for my presentation.
(iv) CREATIVITY: Overall, he told he like my slides especially the font type and size, photos, and the arrangements of slides

Who is the best presenter?Who is the Worst Presenter?WHY?

After watching all the video clips afew times based on presentation, I have finally chosen TJ Walker as the best presenter compared to the other six presenters. TJ Walker's speech is clear and very easy to understand. He was confident while delivering his speech and he can delivers it fluently. He has a good body language when he delivers his speech and able to pull audience attraction. He is a good and talented speaker.
The worst presenter is Dick Hardt. I really cant believe that he is a CEO. i can't understand his speech properly. He keeps telling the same thing again and again. I find his presentation boring and not entertaining at all. He speaks slowly and there was no proper intonation in his speech.He doesn't have a good body language and cannot pull audience attraction.It is hard to believe and its ridiculous that a CEO cannot deliver a speech properly!