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Why Are Computers Necessary?. Computers are one of the most commonly used technologies in the world today. It has improved the way people and businesses have managed information. There are Multiple Areas Where Computers have made a Major Impact on Peoples Lives. . Households with Computers
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Why Are Computers Necessary? • Computers are one of the most commonly used technologies in the world today. • It has improved the way people and businesses have managed information. • There are Multiple Areas Where Computers have made a Major Impact on Peoples Lives.
Households with Computers 1998 and 2003
Major Impact • Medicine • Transportation • Communications • Product Design • Automotive • Aerospace
Impact on Medicine • Ultrasound • Radiology • MRI Brain Scan • Diagnostic Imaging
Traffic signals are run by computers. Trains automatically communicate with stations. Airplanes monitor both controls and weather with computers Impact on Transportation
Wireless Networks has expanded world widebecause of network technology. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) navigation in Cars Cell phones would not be possible without computer technology. Impact on Communications
Automotive: New Car development reduced from 5 years to 18 months. Engine Performance Monitoring Aerospace: Advances in Aeronautics increased 50% over last 20 years Space exploration was started with computers Impact on Product Design