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Towards Chipification: The Multifunctional Body Art Of The Net Generation, Katina Michael, M G. Michael
Towards Chipification: The Multifunctional Body Art Of The Net Generation, Katina Michael, M G. Michael
Professor Katina Michael
This paper considers the trajectory of the microchip within the context of converging disciplines to predict the realm of likely possibilities in the shortterm future of the technology. After presenting the evolutionary development from first generation to fourth generation wearable computing, a case study on medical breakthroughs using implantable devices is presented. The findings of the paper suggest that before too long, implantable devices will become commonplace for everyday humancentric applications. The paradigm shift is exemplified in the use of microchips, from their original purpose in identifying humans and objects to its ultimate trajectory with multifunctional capabilities buried within the …
The Use Of Information And Communication Technology For The Preservation Of Aboriginal Culture: The Badimaya People Of Western Australia, Katina Michael, L. Dunn
The Use Of Information And Communication Technology For The Preservation Of Aboriginal Culture: The Badimaya People Of Western Australia, Katina Michael, L. Dunn
Professor Katina Michael
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been applied successfully to numerous remote Indigenous communities around the world. The greatest gains have been made when requirements have been first defined by Indigenous members of the community then pattern matched to an ICT solution.