Seminar by Dr. John SanGiovanni
Content Based Image Retrieval System
Dr. John SanGiovanni
Technical Evangelist
Mobile Computing and Wireless Technologies
Microsoft Research
WA, USA.
Date: Saturday, February 08, 2003
Time: 03:30 PM
Venue: CS-101
Abstract
In the coming years, mobile computing devices will transform the way that we work, communicate, and learn. In this session, Microsoft will discuss the core building blocks of wireless communications and mobile computing. The talk will discuss key wireless networking components (WLAN, 2.5 and 3G cellular, and Bluetooth), and will overview Microsoft mobile platforms, including Tablet PC, Pocket PC, and Smartphone. This event will also overview Microsoft's new .NET services platform and discuss how next-generation hardware and general-purpose software platforms will create a new era of device convergence and business opportunity.
About the Speaker
With a background ranging from mobile computing to digital culture, John SanGiovanni is known for his unique perspective on emerging technologies. In his current role as Technical Evangelist for Microsoft Research, John manages Microsoft's academic research funding into mobile computing and wireless technologies. Prior this role, John has had several technology learning-related roles with PPI/Knowledge Universe, and worked in entertainment at the Walt Disney Company. John's current research focus is into interaction techniques and hardware interface technologies for next-generation mobile devices. In this area, SanGiovanni has several patents for alternative text input systems (non-handwriting, non-speech, non-typing). In recent years, John has spent his time exploring the ways that mobile devices and wireless technologies will transform communication, entertainment, and learning.