POSITIVE IMPACTS OF

TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIETY
By Siobhan Kelleher, Nikos Fuentes, Justin Johannessen, Robert Joyce, Tim Hutch, &
Alfredo Liendo
AGENDA
 Communication – Siobhan
 Medical Health– Nikos
 Transportation – Alfredo
 Education – Tim
 Sports – Justin
 Law Enforcement – Bobby
COMMUNICATION
Agenda
 How we communicate
 1 min Video
 Communication in the workplace
 Communication from the media
 Communication and safety
 Future of Communication
HOW WE COMMUNICATE

 Society has an increased since of urgency

 Technologies speed up so much
 Society is more informed
 People can access anything they need with a few clicks of a button
 Length of communication
 Overall people are less likely to read long articles, look at the highlights and enjoy
graphics explaining topics
 Example: Snapchat articles

Society works at a faster pace than before.

COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE

 Shared drive
 Instant messaging
 Work from home
 Online and on your own time
collaboration
 International trade and business

 Profitability increases
 Cost management
COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Different Technologies
 Cloud (iCloud, Drop Box)
 Access and quickly show changed and edits
 Share with co-workers
 Ability to share with clients and other companies
 Skype
 Video conferencing from anywhere in the world
 Inform people at other locations of what is going on
 No one misses a meeting
 Image scanning
 Convert old files (paperwork, diagrams, pictures) into
electronic files
COMMUNICATION FROM THE
MEDIA

 Social Media
 Before and After Social Media
 Before: Found out about things in society
through newspapers, radio adds, word of
mouth, papers on restaurants
 Now: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,
Snapchat, CNN online, local news websites
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MEDIA

 Public's view of the world

 What is happening?
 Finding out faster
 Consumers have quick access to
events
 Chart: How people get their news
 Demographics
 Options
COMMUNICATION & SAFETY

 Communication & safety

 College Campuses
 Campus Alerts on our phones (call, text voicemail, email,
etc.)
 Blue lights announce issues on campus
 Cameras
 Public places (Malls, stores, etc.)
 Outside places where car accidents can occur.

Technology has been able to enhance how me communicate

when a situation is not safe quicker than we could before.
FUTURE OF COMMUNICATION

 Currently: face detection

 The possibility of holograms
 Smartphones
 Expanding what they are capable
 How politics work
 How candidates get their views and points across
 Voting
 Closing the language barrier
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN THE
MEDICAL FIELD
AGENDA

 Importance?
 New Medical Fields
 Tech Timeline
 Common Machines in the medical field
 Robotic Surgery
 Future
IS TECHNOLOGY IMPORTANT IN THE
MEDICAL FIELD?
 "Out of all of the industries that technology plays a
crucial role in, healthcare is definitely one of the
most important. This merger is responsible for
improving and saving countless lives all around the
world. Medical technology is a broad field where
innovation plays a crucial role in sustaining health."
 Emergency Medical
Technician
Dental Hygienist

JOBS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD THAT

REQUIRE A MED TECH EDUCATION Radiology Technician

Lab Technician

Surgical Technician
TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE

 http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/10/05/health/digital-
doctor.html#/#time15_371
MACHINES IN THE MEDICAL
FIELD
X-Rays

"An X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces

images of the structures inside your body —
particularly your bones."
"X-ray beams pass through your body, and they
are absorbed in different amounts depending on
the density of the material they pass through.
Dense materials, such as bone and metal, show up
as white on X-rays. The air in your lungs shows up
as black. Fat and muscle appear as shades of
gray."
 MRI
"Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a
technique that uses a magnetic field and
radio waves to create detailed images of
the organs and tissues within your body.
Most MRI machines are large, tube-shaped
magnets. When you lie inside an MRI
machine, the magnetic field temporarily
realigns hydrogen atoms in your body.
Radio waves cause these aligned atoms to
produce very faint signals, which are used
to create cross-sectional MRI images — like
slices in a loaf of bread.
The MRI machine can also be used to
produce 3-D images that may be viewed
from many different angles."
ROBOTIC SURGERY

 Robotic surgery allows doctors to perform many types of complex procedures

with precision, flexibility and control than is possible with conventional
techniques.

 "During the last 14 years, over 1.75 million robotic procedures were performed in
the United States across various surgical specialties [1]. Surgical robots enable
conducting complex minimally invasive procedures with better visualization,
increased precision, and enhanced dexterity compared to laparoscopy."
ROBOTIC
SURGERY
 In the year 2000 the number
of robotic surgeries were
around 1000 worldwide.
 12 years later they are doing
around 450,000 a year
worldwide
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY OF THE NEAR
FUTURE
 Vaccine Delivery Medical Drones
 Facial Recognition
 3D Printed Organs
 Injectable Medical Sponges are New Technology
for the Battlefield
TRANSPORTATION

 Agenda:
 Public transportation
technology
 Hyperloop, EasyJet

 Eco-Friendly technology
 ELF, Eco-Pod

 Self-driving cars
 Luminar sensors
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

 Hyperloop is a tube created by

Elon Musk that transports
passengers at speeds over 700
MPH from San Francisco to LA
(being tested in those 2 cities,
not yet out)
 Rail travel now is slow and
expensive
 As oil gets more expensive, the
Hyperloop is the solution to all
current train problems
 So far no one is competing with
technology such as Hyperloop
 First phase of California line will
cost approximately $68 billion
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

 European carrier EasyJet is

teaming up with Wright Electric
to build an all-electric airliner
 Aircraft would fly 335 miles or
less (New York to Boston,
London to Paris)
 It would cover 20% of its
passengers journeys
 Hopes to have it flying in the
next decade
ECO-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY
 ECO-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY

 Yes, it is a bike but it also has a motor

and solar panels to get it going
 Can reach 30 MPH
 Made up of recycled products
 Coming up with designs of one seaters
and two seaters
ECO – FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY

 Designed by Slovakian
company Nice Architects
 Recently released in 2016
 More for travel rather than
transportation
 Can help people who have a
low-income, homeless, or
looking to save some money on
a house
SELF-DRIVING CAR TECHNOLOGY
SOURCES

 https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/hyperloop-news/2/
 http://earth911.com/living-well-being/travel-living/eco-friendly-transportation-4-
creative/
 http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/27/technology/electric-plane-easyjet-
wright/index.html
 https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/17/hyperloop-transportation-technologies-viable-
can-be-insured.html
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRBB-K0oO4A
EDUCATION

 Projector
 Smart board
 Smart document camera
 Wifi
 Rf wireless interactive tablet
 Laser Presentation Remote Control With Memory
PROJECTOR

 Boasting premium features and connectivity, the Pro EX9220 wireless portable
projector allows you to present with confidence. Delivering 3,600 lumens of color
and white brightness, it projects bold, colorful images, even in well-lit spaces.
Featuring 1080p+ WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200) , 4.5x more than SVGA. The
Pro EX9220 achieves outstanding image quality. And, it offers robust wireless
connectivity, including screen mirroring with Miracast, as well as HDMI and MHL.
Plus with 3-chip, 3LCD technology you get up to 3x Higher Color Brightness, up to
3x Wider Color Gamut, and no rainbow effect.
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
SMART BOARD

 The Smart® KAPP-IQ75 Touch-on DViT interactive whiteboard has a size of 75".
This smart board allows you to capture notes, ideas, present information and
collaborate with others in a simple way. The 4K ultra-high-definition resolution
display provides optimal image clarity and viewing from any angle. The
Silktouch™ technology offers you the most accurate, natural and responsive
touch experience from corner to corner. This device works well with Android and
Apple iOS operating system.
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
SMART DOCUMENT CAMERA

 Smart Document Camera gives you the versatility you need to put together great
presentations. Record video with sound, capture images and make annotations
for future lessons, or simply use your visual presenter during lessons to display
small objects and text on a monitor, projection screen or digital whiteboard. Easily
connects to your computer with the attached USB cord. This high-resolution
camera has auto focus for a crisp, clear image every time, and the optical zoom
magnifies visual aids up to three times so your entire class can see.
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
WIFI

 Uses
 Online research
 Interactive websites
 Content sharing
 Uploading assignments
 Video calling
RF WIRELESS INTERACTIVE TABLET

 RF Wireless Interactive Tablet uses the same technology as long-range wireless

networking providers, so you can use multiple devices without crossover
interference. Access your computer from anywhere in your classroom to annotate
files and images while you give presentations. The 16 programmable macro keys,
intuitive express keys and built-in LCD status indicator panel make it easy to use.
 THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE


LASER PRESENTATION REMOTE CONTROL
WITH MEMORY

 Battery indicator
 Receiver storage
 Backlit buttons
 Pointing device connectivity technology: Wireless, pointing device wireless technology: Radio frequency
 Pointing device wireless operating distance: 150', wireless operating frequency: 2.40 GHz
 Movement detection: Laser, flash memory capacity: 2GB
 Interfaces/ports: Pointing device host interface: USB
 Black, number of batteries supported: 2 x AAA
 Two modes-switch instantly from presenter mode to cursor control mode
 Plug-and-play
 Controls keynote and PowerPoint
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
 SPORTS (MLB, NBA, NFL)

 MLB • NBA • NFL

 Advanced Analytics • SportsVU • Intel 360 Degree Camera
 Statcast Technology • Microsoft Surface Tablets
 Video Replay
 Robot Umpires?
 MLB: ADVANCED ANALYTICS

Spray Chart
 Shows hitters tendencies, patterns
 Gives other team information on where to put their
defense for each particular hitter
 MLB: ADVANCED ANALYTICS

• Hot Zone
• Breaks down the Strike zone into 9
parts
• Shows hitter where hits he the ball
for success (hit)
• Gives the pitcher and idea of where
to stay away from so he can get this
hitter out.
 MLB: STATCAST TECHNOLOGY

 Statcast
 Tracks all different types of advanced stats, including:
 Pitch Velocity (How hard a pitcher is throwing)
 Spin Rate (How much spin the pitcher is getting on the ball)
 Exit Velocity (How hard the ball is coming off the bat)
 Launch Angle (What angle the ball is coming off the bat)
 Distance (how far the ball is coming off the bat)
 MLB: VIDEO REPLAY

 Video Replay
 Similar to NFL, once a play happens and the decision on the play is questionable it can
be challenged by the Manager.
 The Manager has 10 seconds to tell the Umpire that they are deciding whether or not
they want to challenge.
 After that there is a team in the booth that has 30 second to get all of the angles from
the TV cameras and then tell the dugout whether or not is it worth Challenging.
 If the Manager decides they want to challenge, the Head Umpire and the umpire that
made the call get on a headset with the Replay Center, which is located in New York.
 The Replay Center then tells the umpire the call and they change it if necessary.
 MLB: ROBOT UMPIRES

 Robot Umpires
 The way that the game is evolving, they want to eliminate as much human error as they
can.
 Normally, umpires don’t have a huge amount of say in an outcome of a game, but in the
Postseason, it was obvious that most of the Home Plate umpires were very inconsistent
with their strike-zones.
 This called for players coming out and saying that MLB needs to take a look at the idea
of Robot Umpires, or electronic strike-zones, to eliminate umpire error.
NBA: SPORTSVU

 Started in the 2011-12 season

 Established a system of
identifying and tracking key
events related to individual
play, including a variety of
items (including starting
spots, trajectories, timing
and acceleration data, burst
and stop points, and more).
 NBA finally installed them in
all 30 arenas for the 2013-24
season.
 The first College team to use
it was Duke University.
 NFL: INTEL 360 DEGREE CAMERA

 Intel and the NFL installed Intel freeD technology in select NFL stadiums ahead of the
2017 season.
 Installations bring immersive 360 replays powered by Intel technology to fans on NFL’s
digital and mobile platforms as well as in select stadiums.
 Broad technology agreement sets the stage for expanded footprint and new digital
features like “Be the Player” as seen in Super Bowl LI*.
 One feature of Intel’s freeD technology is 360 replay technology, which creates unique
perspectives of game action through “virtual” cameras.
 Each stadium is equipped with dozens of 5K ultra-high definition cameras coupled with
Intel-based servers capable of processing up to 1 terabyte of data per 15- to 30-second
clip.
 Gives you a feeling that you're on the field.
 NFL: MICROSOFT SURFACE TABLET

 Starting in the 2014 season, all teams

have sideline access to league-
provided, specially configured
Microsoft Surface tablets, where they
receive high-resolution color images
almost instantaneously.
 The Sideline Viewing System app lets
coaches zoom in, make annotations,
review plays and tag 'favorites' for later
review.
 They had to withstand heat, cold, rain
and glare, so they were rigorously
tested and modified until fit for game
action.
LAW ENFORCEMENT

How technology has positively

impacted aspects of Law
Enforcement.
LAW ENFORCEMENT

 Prominent new technologies

are making their way into the
field of Law enforcement and
are better equipping law
enforcement agents.
 Because of todays technology,
law enforcement officials have
the power to easily search out
criminals.
LAW ENFORCEMENT

 Examples of Positive impacts on Law Enforcement

 The Laptop-Officers are able to analyze certain
objects at crime scenes, store important information,
and help collect information about suspects and
victims.
 Through The Wall Radar-Allows officers to monitor
movement through walls. Officers use this tool to
mitigate the dangers before entering a building.
 Predictive Analytics-Using software dedicated to
providing insight to criminal patterns, analysts are
able to recognize various activities and cases and even
predict where the next threat will emerge.
LAW ENFORCEMENT

 How technology has revolutionized law enforcement.

 Body cameras and in-car video- Body cameras and other forms of video have increased
officer accountability and have cut down the unnecessary acts of violence.
 Mobile Fingerprinting- Small mobile fingerprint readers give a fingerprint reading in
minutes resulting in a sharp rise in officer productivity.
 Drones- Drones have made improvements in law enforcement involving Search and
Rescue, Traffic Collision Reconstruction, Investigation of Active Shooters/Suspects,
Crime Scene Analysis, Surveillance, and Crowd Monitoring.
SUMMARY

 Technology has positively impacted the

fields of communication, education,
transportation, medication, sports and
law enforcement.
 Quick Rhetorical Question pertaining
to modern day society
 With the rapid technological innovation in
these fields what other improvements in
other fields are to come?