Prof. DP Sharma (Dr) www.dpsharma.info SEMINAR ON Advancements in Converging Technologies (Ethiopian context for Development of IT & Transfer to Community)
Outlines Advancements in Converging Technologies- An Idea of Change Introduction, Meaning of Computing and convergence , Enablers and Converging Areas Need of Convergence Nano Robots Scope in Ethiopian context for Technology Development and transfer to Community Concluding note
Contd… “There is nothing permanent except change.” Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca. 525-475 B.C.) Prof. DP Sharma
Prof. DP Sharma Brief History of Change Generations Ago 100,000 Speech 750 Agriculture 500 Writing 400 Libraries 40 Universities 24 Printing 16 Accurate Clocks 5 Telephone 4 Radio 3 Television 2 Computer 1 Internet/e-Mail ?
Contd.. Common Laws of Nature Change Prof DP Sharma
Contd.. Common Laws of Nature Change Inertia Prof. DP Sharma
Prof DP Sharma Common Laws of Nature Change Inertia Equilibrium
Prof DP Sharma Contd… I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. -IBM Chairman Thomas Watson, 1943
Prof DP Sharma Contd… - 640K Memory ought to be enough for anybody. -Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, 1981 ***Pend drives, Credit Cards, Tablets**** *** BG***
Theories of Determinism Mechanical theories technology impacts on society or society impacts on technology. The linear model and the reverse linear model. These theories are called, respectively, TECHNOLOGICAL DETERMINISM and SOCIOLOGICAL DETERMINISM Technological determinism Sociological determinism
Prof DP Sharma Common Laws of Nature Change Inertia Equilibrium Convergence
Why Convergence? Disciplines join hands for mutual benefits Theory Experiments Prof DP Sharma
Contd… Computing Any type of process, algorithm or measurement;. This includes human thinking to calculations with a more narrow meaning. Computing is a process following a well-defined model that is understood and can be expressed in an algorithm, protocol etc. Convergence Prof DP Sharma
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Ashok K Nagawat
Prof DP Sharma Why Convergence?? New Mantra, New Key
Prof DP Sharma Internet Protocols Computer Networks Television Telephony Linux PC and Mainframe Household Appliances Radio Communication Networks Convergence IP = Everything
Computing and Convergence… “Convergence is, “the coming together of like and disparate knowledge bases, skill sets and disciplines; The purpose of which is to solve scientific, business equations/problems with the intended results of creating new paradigms and achievements that would be unachievable through traditional processes” . Convergence is a powerful and dynamic enabler! Prof DP Sharma
29 The Traditional Approach to Delivering Voice, Video, and Data… Voice goes over the copper phone infrastructure (or via dedicated cellular infrastructure) Video goes over a dedicated coaxial or fiber cable TV infrastructure, dedicated ISDN lines, satellite , or broadcast TV, and Data goes over a dedicated data network. All three redundant networks often run side-by-side at low levels of utilization and at considerable (potentially avoidable) expense. Combining all three of those onto one converged network is often called a "triple play" strategy or running a "packet-based multiservice network."
Contd… Final Note… It is capable of expanding and crossing existing barriers and establishing new frontiers! Convergence is creating new paradigm s ! Prof DP Sharma
Why Nanoscale for convergence? The nanoscale is where the fundamental structures of life arise inside biological cells, including the DNA molecule itself . One of the important convergence enabler
Bio & IT convergence- : Lung cleaners
Ashok K Nagawat Source: http://www.cem.msu.edu/~cem181fp/brain/page2.html Bionic Ears and the Cochlear Implant:
Bio & IT convergence-….. Sensory Aids Retina Implants
IT & Bio Convergence - DNA Computer
Contd… Human Cognome Project –Example1 Human Genome Project, which sequenced each of the three billion lettersin the DNA code for a human being. Mark Boguski , who is a veteran of that project and who now directs the Atlas says “ But that was 3 gigabytes, and we will be producing petabytes .”
Advantages of convergence Why do we do convergence…??? To solve the boundary less problems To gain the boundary less knowledge To develop the domain with boundary less innovations Further…… To save money-> Simplify your infrastructure and eliminate redundant and save money. Reduce dedicated specialized staff requirements and ongoing operational expenses; save money. Simplify local provisioning; save money. Increase your service footprint; save money . Prof DP Sharma
Conclusion Convergence is inevitable Convergence is master enabler of new scientific research and domains Convergence facilitates new scope of cross boundary researches Convergence facilitate true need of research Convergence endears true essence of globalization of researches Let’s make Computer Science and IT as Master discipline and Master Facilitator Prof DP Sharma