RFID Technology

RFID stands for radio frequency identification and the technology uses radio signals to communicate with a tag which is placed in or attached to an object, animal, or a person. No direct contact is required and it has many uses such as in self-checkout lines at grocery store. RFID technology can be used to track people, animals and objects.

I think when manufacturing plants use RFID technology that it is a positive because the plants can keep track of works in progress and inventory more easily. It can also help reduce defects and different versions of the same product can be managed more easily. It means a smoother running  business environment because it makes the business more efficient. Please see http://www.trportal.com/absolutenm/templates/article-barcode.aspx?articleid=3741&zoneid=11 for more information.

I see contactless cards as a negative for society. Contactless cards are standard credit cards with a Radio Frequency Microprocessor embedded in it. Please see http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2011/03/how-seccure-are-rfid-credit-cards.html.  One of the disadvantages of having contactless cards is that they are more exposed than regular credit cards which means that they are easier to get stolen or hacked. I think that people will spend more money with these cards and would quickly be in debt without realizing it. More information is at http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Technology-Article.asp?ArtNum=63 and at http://www/findcreditcards.org/articles/2006/02/contactless_credit_the_f.php.

Breaking the book

I chose breaking the book because nobody likes carrying around big books and this trend would eliminate them.and make them digital or electronic. Another reason I chose the trend was because it has happened wirh things like the Kindle which allows you to read the book even if the real physical book is unavailable.

I think it will become  the most popular in 2011 because students would not have to lug big heavy books to class. New technology is already out there and it would not be very difficult to do. Breaking the book is not a  crazy trend which is another reason I think it will catch on.

Censorship

There is certain material little kids  do not need to see. They should not have access to everything on the internet. Parental locks and blocking the websites entirely for that age group are necessary. Things should be available to age groups but some material should be banned from certain age groups. Their eyes can stay innocent for a little while longer.

What I hope to get out of CSI 112 this semester

 I hope to learn more about computers and understand them. Computers and technology are changing everyday. I have never blogged before but it seems interesting.