Control

Discuss a range of control systems

• Taxi meters

• Elevators

• Heating systems

• Washing machines

• Automated doors

Outline the uses of microprocessors and sensor input in control systems

Evaluate different input devices for the collection of data in specified situations

Explain the relationship between a sensor, the processor and an output transducer

Describe the role of feedback in a control system

Discuss the social impacts and ethical considerations associated with the use of embedded systems specifically: tagging prisoners, surveillance, CCTV, improved safety systems

What is a social issue?

• A social issue is a problem that influences a considerable number of the individuals within a society.

• A social issue is a problem that only affects a small group of people.

• A social issue is a problem that is only relevant to one country.

• A social issue is a problem that has no impact on society.

What is an ethical issue?

• A problem or situation that requires a person or organization to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right (ethical) or wrong (unethical).

• An issue that has no moral implications.

• A problem that only affects businesses.

• An issue that is purely legal in nature.

Compare a centrally controlled system with a distributed system.

Outline the role of autonomous agents acting within a larger system.