The future of computing lies in rich, context-driven user
experiences, according to Justin Rattner, chief technology
officer of Intel Corp. In future computers - mobile, portable or
desktop - will be able to determine needs of people in
particular time and place. Mr. Rattner described how context
awareness is poised to fundamentally change the nature of how we
interact with and relate to information devices and the services
they provide. With computing devices having increased processing
power, improved connectivity and innovative sensing
capabilities, Intel researchers are focused on delivering new
“context-aware” user experiences. “Context-aware” devices will
anticipate your needs, advise you, and guide you through your
day in a manner more akin to a personal assistant than a
traditional computer. “Context aware” computing, via a
combination of hard and soft sensors, will open up new
opportunities for developers to create the next generation of
products on Intel platforms. “Imagine a device that uses a vari