CE Seminar: Susan Lysecky, "Computing For Everyone: A Look inside the Ubiquitous and Embedded Computing Systems (UECS) Lab", 5 Feb, 2:00-3:00 in ECE 530
Coordinates:
| Date: | 5 Feb 2008, 2:00-3:00 |
| Title: | Computing For Everyone: A Look inside the Ubiquitous and Embedded Computing Systems (UECS) Lab |
| Speaker: | Susan Lysecky |
| Location: | ECE530 |
Abstract:
Technologies continue to advance at an astounding rate. We live in a world instrumented with technology where the vision of science fiction authors holds the possibility of becoming reality. Sensor-based systems are one such platform that enables a plethora of application possibilities, ranging from industrial equipment monitoring, military surveillance, health monitoring, to smart homes. While sensor-based networks have been touted as one of the most important technologies of the 21st century, these systems are extremely complex and are described as “requiring 2.5 Ph.D.s” to setup a given application. Imagine the usefulness or popularity of cell phones, iPods, or PCs if users required an engineering degree to utilize such devices. Sensor-based networks have the potential to enrich the lives of many people with the countless application possibilities, but are limited by their complexity and accessibility.
Here at the University of Arizona, the Ubiquitous and Embedded Computing System Lab (UECS) are tackling these issues by introducing user-oriented sensor-based platforms and interfaces, developing computer-aided design (CAD) tools to automate the implementation and optimization process, and studying the real-world use of these platforms. This talk will provide an overview of several projects currently active in the UECS lab, preliminary findings, as well as future directions.
Bio:
Dr. Susan Lysecky received her Ph.D. and MS degrees in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside in 2006 and 2003 respectively. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Her current research interests include embedded system design, with emphasis on self-configuring architectures, human-computer interaction, and facilitating the design of sensor networks by non-engineers. Her research page and the Ubiquitous and Embedded Computing Systems Lab website provide more detailed descriptions of current projects.