Search for dissertations about: "tablet computer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words tablet computer.

2. 1. Intra-Family Information Flow and Prospects for Communication Systems

   Author : Hans Nässla; Sture Hägglund; David Carr; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; communication technology; family bulletin boards; multiple interfaces; cell-phone; PDA; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

   Abstract : Today, information and communication technology is not only for professional use, but also for private tasks. In this thesis, the use of such technology for managing family information flow is investigated. Busy family life today, with school, work and leisure activites, makes coordination and synchronisation a burden. READ MORE

4. 2. Real-Time GPU Techniques for Advanced Lighting Phenomena

   Author : Markus Billeter; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Shading; Rendering; Participating Media; Volumetric Shadows; Mobile Graphics; Scattering; Computer Graphics; GPGPU; Many-Light;

   Abstract : In the real world, the visual perception of an object is completely determined by the object's interactions with light. One large application of computer graphics is to visualize virtual objects and worlds in a fashion that is familiar to humans. Successfully emulating light and its effects on virtual objects therefore plays a central role. READ MORE

5. 3. Environmental Impacts of Electronic Media : A Comparison of a Magazine’s Tablet and Print Editions

   Author : Mohammad Ahmadi Achachlouei; Göran Finnveden; Åsa Moberg; Elisabeth Hochschorner; Stig Irving Olsen; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; electronic media; tablet computer; print media; magazine; information and communication technology ICT ; Internet; energy use; environmental impacts; life cycle assessment LCA ;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to assess potential environmental impacts of electronic media distribution and consumption—from a life cycle perspective—as compared to those of print media.The thesis consists of a cover essay and two papers appended at the end of the thesis. The cover essay summarizes the papers and puts them in context. READ MORE

6. 4. Digital Distance Education – A Longitudinal Exploration of Video Technology

   Author : Lena Dafgård; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; distance education; digitalisation; video; higher education;

   Abstract : The context of this thesis is digital distance education. Distance education has developed from correspondence courses, based on letters sent by mail between student and teacher, to digital distance education with interactive video classes from anywhere, as long as a computer/tablet/smartphone and an Internet connection are available. READ MORE

7. 5. Scaffolding foreign language learners’ reading strategies using tablet computers at two secondary schools in Denmark

   Author : Nathalie Auer; UK University of Leicester; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; mobile learning; reading strategies; digital reading; metacognition apply to reading;

   Abstract : The use of mobile devices for learning has led to an increased number of textbooks and reading materials being published in digital format. Specific digital literacies are required to take advantage of these digital texts, and students need to acquire these literacies if they are to read and learn efficiently. READ MORE