Computers are EverywhereComputers are Everywhere

Computers and Careers

Computers in Today’s WorldComputers in Today’s World

BusinessMedical FieldWeatherLegal SystemAgricultureSportsGaming

Computers in BusinessComputers in BusinessData Mining

◦The process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern

Personal Shopper System (PSSs)◦A small handheld

computerTracking Merchandise

◦UPS

Computers in the Medical Computers in the Medical FieldField

Patient Simulator◦Life-sized mannequins

Biomedical Implants◦Provide solutions to

physical problemsVerichips

◦Verifies a persons identity

Computer Guided Robots◦Small precise incisions

Computer in WeatherComputer in Weather

Tornado Forecasting

Computers in FarmingComputers in Farming

Radio Frequency Identification tags (RFID)◦Tags track and record

animals in case of diseases

Computerized censors and equipment◦Analyzes information

about the crops

Computers in Law EnforcementComputers in Law Enforcement

Computer Forensics◦The application of computer

systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence

FastScan◦Three-dimensional images of

skullsVirtual CourtroomSmart Parking Meters

Computers in SportsComputers in SportsHelp athletes

analyze performance and improve their game

Motion capture equipment

SmartballsFlow of H2O around

a swimmer

Computers in Video GamingComputers in Video Gaming

Programming3D animation

We Must Be Computer LiterateWe Must Be Computer Literate

Make better educated decisionsTo utilize technology effectivelyTo be a more productive and valuable

employeeSavy computer user

◦Avoid hackers and viruses◦Protect your privacy◦Maintain, update, and troubleshoot

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