Transcript Computer Applications

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Objectives
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State that a computer has characteristics
of the von-Neumann machine
State the characteristics of household
devices that are controlled by embedded
processors
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Introduction
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Computers are found in many areas of our
life. The type of computer that most
people are familiar with is the desktop
computer.
A typical desktop computer
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Introduction
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Not all computers are shaped like a
desktop computer. In fact, some
computers do not look like desktop
computers at all.
A panel computer
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1.1 Household Appliances that are Computers
Characteristics of a Computer
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1.1 Household Appliances that are Computers
Characteristics of a Computer
Consider the typical washing machine:
Memory : Stores the amount of time
needed for each type of wash
Input :
Type of wash
required e.g.
spin, soak, rinse
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Processing :
Controls how much
water to use. Controls
the movement of the
washing drum
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Output :
Beeping sound
when wash is
complete
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1.1 Household Appliances that are Computers
Characteristics of a Computer
Consider the typical washing machine:
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It can be classified as a very simple computer.
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The washing machine runs
only 1 program. It cannot be
installed with other new
programs.
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1.1 Household Appliances that are Computers
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Household appliances that come with
embedded processors can be considered to
be very simple computers because the
processors have the 4 characteristics of the
von-Neumann machine.
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1.1 Household Appliances that are Computers
Common Household Appliances that Have
Embedded Processors
Microwave Oven
Oven for making bread
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LCD Television
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1.2 A Toy that Has an Embedded Processor
When your equipment needs batteries or
electricity to run, it probably has an embedded processor.
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1.2 A Toy that Has an Embedded Processor
Electronic Component - Description
Resistor - The little cylinder with many
coloured strips, which controls electric
current flow.
Capacitor - The component that is
coloured orange or green. It stores
electricity.
Transistor - The black little plastic
block. This amplifies electric current.
Processor - The long piece of black
plastic with many legs. This controls the
motion of the car.
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1.3 Factors Affecting the use of Embedded Processors
1. Cost
A complex processor
2. Complexity
3. Power efficiency
4. Knowledge
5. Imagination
The Human Transporter
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Summary
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A computer is any device that has the
ability to input, output, process and
store data or information.
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Many household appliances are
operated by embedded processors.
These are special-purpose computers
because they cannot be used for other
jobs. Embedded processors help
automate dull repetitive tasks.
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Summary
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Embedded processors are more widelyused now.
A few embedded processors can be
found in household appliances.
Exploring the internal components of
household appliances can be
dangerous because there are
components that store electricity.
High cost, complexity, high power
consumption rate and limited knowledge
are factors that used to limit the use of
embedded processors.
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Hope that you’ve learned more about the uses of computers in household
appliances.
Now, it’s time for you to do more work for your E-Learning. 
Please complete the Activities in your Workbook from Page 24 to 27 and
submit the completed work on the first lesson after you come back from
E-Learning days.
Acknowledgement:
PEARSON LONGMAN, Teacher’s Resource File, Jonathan Chan
Lesson compiled & edited by: Mr Duncan Hiew / Mathematics Department
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