OCR IT National Level 2
6. Internet of Everything
6.2 Applications in Everyday life
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Overview
Technology is part of our lives every day. It is used in many different areas to make life easier, safer, and more efficient.
In energy management, technology helps us use electricity and gas wisely, reducing waste and saving money. In health, it supports doctors, nurses, and patients with equipment, apps, and monitoring systems.
In manufacturing, machines and robots use IT to produce goods quickly and with fewer mistakes.
Military and emergency services rely on advanced systems to protect people and respond quickly in dangerous situations.
Transport is made safer and faster through smart traffic systems, GPS, and driver-assist technology.
Another big area is smart devices, which are now common in our lives. These can be used in business to improve productivity, in the home to control heating or security, and for personal use, like fitness trackers or smartphones. All of these examples show how IT supports everyday life.
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Technology in the news
More live facial recognition (LFR) vans rolled out in England
Police in seven areas of England will now use vans with special cameras to scan people’s faces in public.
The technology checks faces against a list of wanted suspects, and has already led to hundreds of arrests in London, including serious offenders.
Supporters say it helps keep people safe, but campaigners argue it could threaten people’s privacy and increase government surveillance.
Discussion question: Should the police be allowed to scan everyone’s face in public, even if most people have done nothing wrong?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4wy21dwkwo
Applications in Everyday life
Applications in Everyday life
Application Areas in Everyday Life
⚡ Energy management
⚡ Energy management
Smart meters track electricity and gas use
Systems help reduce waste and save money
Supports renewable energy use
🏥 Health
🏥 Health
Patient records stored securely
Apps for fitness and health monitoring
Medical equipment linked to IT systems
🏭 Manufacturing
🏭 Manufacturing
Robots and machines improve efficiency
Reduces human error in production
Increases speed and output
🚨 Military / Emergency services
🚨 Military / Emergency services
Communication systems in dangerous situations
GPS and tracking for quick response
Technology helps protect people
🚗 Transport
🚗 Transport
GPS navigation and route planning
Smart traffic lights reduce congestion
Safety features like driver-assist systems
📱 Smart devices
📱 Smart devices
Business
Improves productivity with apps and tools
Supports remote working
Cloud storage for files
Home
Smart heating and lighting
Security cameras and alarms
Voice assistants for daily tasks
Personal
Smartphones for communication and entertainment
Fitness trackers to monitor health
Wearable devices for convenience
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