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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