This post is not about the ENG198 assignment. This is just to share the idea to anyone interested.
The presentation box is a box that encapsulates small processing power to decode a powerpoint and communicate with your mobile device via WiFi.
After you have completed your presentation slides, you upload your presentation to the device, and then the device will display your slides. The slide changes according to the inputs given from the mobile device (e.g. swipe across the screen to change slides)
Basically, as the displaying device is a dedicated one, the probability for the presentation to go wrong decreases significantly. You won't see a blank screen because your device ran out of battery, and you can take hold of your presentation device (e.g. iPhone/iPad/Android smartphone). It can display notes and other things you don't want your audience to see. And they are connected wirelessly without
power consuming wireless display technology.
Though technical specifications may change, but I dream the "presentation box" as about the size of a hard drive (3.5") so it can be carried around easily, while packing processing power similar to a smartphone. It should possess a USB port for downloading presentation files, WiFi obviously to communicate with the host device. Video output ports (HDMI and VGA) for outputting and a power port to provide steady power supply. Battery is optional, but I prefer it to be not included, so the device can be more compact and people will stay on more reliable power source.
I do not agree with your definition of 'listening'. It is just one of those words that have evolved to simply mean one thing. It is similar to how we stereotype 'engineers' as.
ReplyDeleteThe way that you handled the situation is commendable. You applied your experience. However, I feel that brought the focus of the post to you from the person who you should be listening to.
How would you react in a situation where you could not apply it to any of your life situations?