Cayla Marie Peña

Emerging Technology 11 STEM F

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

ICT is the technology required for information processing, in particular, the use of electronic computers, communication devices and software applications to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime.

Information refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research. The tools to transmit information are the telephone, television and radio. Information is knowledge and helps us to fulfill our daily tasks.

Communication is an act of transmitting messages. It is a process whereby information is exchanged between individuals using symbols, signs or verbal interactions. Communication is important in order to gain knowledge. Technology is the use of scientific knowledge, experience and resources to create processes products that fulfill human needs. Technology is vital in communication.

ICT nowadays has also widened the horizon in developing new tools or emerging technologies. Mobile devices can communicate through wireless fidelity (Wifi), Bluetooth, third generation 3g & 4g, data services and dial up services and virtual private networks.

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Artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience.

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Robotics

The Branch of Technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.

Branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture, and operation of robots. This field overlaps with electronics, computer science, artificial intelligence, mechatronics, nanotechnology and bioengineering.

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Biometrics

Biometrics are physical or behavioral human characteristics to that can be used to digitally identify a person to grant access to systems, devices or data. Examples of these biometric identifiers are fingerprints, facial patterns, voice or typing cadence.

A way to measure a person’s physical characteristics to verify their identity. These can include physiological traits, such as the unique you’d complete a security-authentication puzzle.

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Quantum Cryptography

Quantum cryptography, also called quantum encryption, applies principles of quantum mechanics to encrypt messages in a way that it is never read by anyone outside of the intended recipient. It takes advantage of quantum’s multiple states, coupled with its “no change theory,” which means it cannot be unknowingly interrupted.

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Computer Assisted Translation

Using a computer-assisted translation tool, abbreviated as CAT, is a process which includes the use of software to aid individuals in translating. In case of time constraints, a computer-assisted translation tool can effectively reduce the translation time, enabling the translator to translate content in a timely manner.

involves the use of software programs to translate both verbal and written texts. this is also known as machine-assisted or machine aided translation.   

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3D Imaging and Holography

A 3D hologram is defined as a 3D projection that exists freely in space and is visible to everyone without the need for 3D glasses. A 3D hologram displays products, objects, and animated sequences three-dimensional and enables seemingly real objects or animations to appear to float completely freely in space.

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Virtual Reality

The definition of virtual reality comes, naturally, from the definitions for both ‘virtual’ and ‘reality’. The definition of ‘virtual’ is near and reality is what we experience as human beings. So the term ‘virtual reality’ basically means ‘near-reality’. This could, of course, mean anything but it usually refers to a specific type of reality emulation.

It refers to the computer-generated simulation in which a person can interact within an artificial 3D environment using special electronic devices that can be similar to or completely different from the real world.

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Online Systems; Function and Platforms

 “Online” described as a state of being connected to the cyberspace through a medium of internet or simply to a computer network even without internet.

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Online Systems

Online systems are online versions of information systems, which is “the process of and tools for storing, managing, using, and gathering of data and communications in an organization. An example of information systems are tools for sending out communications and storing files in a business.”

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Platforms

        Defined as a group of technologies that are used as a based upon which other applications, process, or technologies are developed. According to Marc Andreesen, a platform is a system that can be programmed and therefore customized by outside developers who are users. 

        Common Online Platforms are social media platform, e-commerce platform, online learning platform and online video platform.

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Social Media Platform

 Social Media Platform means a mobile and/or internet-based platform used and controlled by a Seller or any of its Affiliates for the exclusive purpose of promoting the Business, including any profiles or accounts on Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Snapchat, and YouTube, in each case, to the extent exclusively related to the Business.

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E-Commerce Platform

An E-Commerce platform is a software application that allows online businesses to manage their website, marketing, sales, and operations.

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Online Learning Platform

An Online Learning Platform is an integrated set of interactive online services that provide trainers, learners, and others involved in education with information, tools and resources to support and enhance education delivery and management.

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Online Video Platform

An Online Video Platform (OVP), provided by a video hosting service, enables users to upload, convert, store and play back video content on the Internet, often via a structured, large-scale system that may generate revenue

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Online Safety, Security, Ethics and Netiquette

  The introduction of the World Wide Web (WWW) and internet has made great breakthroughs in the field of information. It helped connect people miles away from each other. However, these advances carried draw backs wherein the issue of safety, security and ethics of the consumer are compromised.

Common issues and crimes on the internet are the following:

 1. Cyberbullying

 2. Hacking

 3. Identity theft

 4.Plagiarism 

5.Intellectual property rights and copyright issues

 These issues caused the formulation of the rules and regulations to be followed when using the internet. Online safety and security defines how you are going to keep yourself safe while surfing the web.

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10 SAFETY TIPS

1. Know the Scams

         -learn about different kinds of scams and what you can do to avoid them.

2. Think before you click

          -think, twice, trice or a zillion times before click any link or buttons.

3. Safety Peruse

          -these sites may have an address that’s very similar to a legitimate site, but the page can have misspelling, bad grammar or low resolution images.

4. Shop Safety

          -don’t shop on a site unless it has “https” and a padlock icon on the left or right of the URL.

5. Kick-butt Passwords

          -use an extremely uncrackable password one like 9&4yiw2pxwys#”

6.Protect your info’s

        -keep your guard up. Back up all your data on your computer, smartphone and tablet, theft or a cash.

7. Watch your Wi-fi Connectivity

         - protect your network by changing your router’s setting and making sure that you have the connection password-protected.

8. Install a Firewall

         a firewall is a great line of defense against cyber attracts.

9. Keep up to date 

          -the best security updates automatically to protect your computer

         -use the manufacturer’s latest security patches to make regular updates and make that you have the software set to do routine scam.

10. Use your noggin

         -use your common sense while surfing the web.