BBB Fun Feature: Information Technology in Gaming in the Year 2050

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This is a presentation of what we think information technology in gaming will look like 40 years from now. :)

Blog Entry #15: A Glimpse at the Future

Basically, it is very tempting for us students today to be curious about what it will be like in the future. Technology is something that is really fascinating because it's never static and something always comes out. Technology indeed has made life easier and faster today, but imagine what it will be like probably a hundred or a thousand years from now.

One thing is for sure, the big bang bloggers will surely be jealous of the people in the future who will experience greater advancements compared to what we have today. If we continue to say that nothing can be better than the technology that we have today, then we are kidding ourselves because technology will continue to develop and upgrade no matter what. Based on our research, future technology will give the future community longer lives because of the advancements in medicine and the intense research for cures will definitely be more successful. Computers will be faster and more powerful than the ones we have today. Also, imagine the future cars that we will have. They say that the cars will no longer emit bad gasses with zero carbon footprint. 

Robots will continue to emerge and who knows they might be the best friends of our grandchildren in the future. However, a scary though is that weapons of mass destruction will also be more advanced and this can really heighten  up the tensions between quarreling countries.

Also, if you think that NASA is already superb today, then we must prepare our eyes for more hi-tech space machines. Basically, if you like going out of country, how does going out of planet sound to you? Being able to go to other planets like Mars like it's just a trip to another country is truly a fascinating scene. Also, the technology of schools in the future will be really hi-tech that students will no reason to complain about not having complete information. Probably everything in the classroom will be touchscreen and teachers can really monitor their students through the screen in front of them. Basically, the process of gathering information in school will be easier and faster. Notebooks might no longer be existent at this time because hi-tech gadgets will take up their place just like it is starting to happen today.

The electronics that we will have in the future will tap into virtual reality because the more realistic it gets, the better. They say that science fiction will be considered as a word that never existed because anything can be possible. 

Future Bionics

Man and machine can merge together at this time. Have you seen the movies Terminator and Transformers? All of these can be possible in the future. Artificial intelligence is no longer out of reach. Robots and Bionics can even be smarter than humans at certain point in the future. 

Also, imagine your house is filled up with electronics that are really advanced. Does having a robot house helper sound good to you? Yes, Iron Man had his help from his robots and we can have that too in the future. Our homes will be so advanced that features like food supply management, facial recognition of owners, advanced security measures, energy management and what not.Truly, an amazing look at the future homes if you ask the big bang bloggers.

Transportations is definitely one aspect of life that people want to be upgraded by technology. Traffic will no longer be hassle and flying cars will continue to fly everywhere. Public transportation will be so hi-tech that looking at the picture below gives us goosebumps.

Just let your imagination play, and eventually, all of these things will be possible because of our desire for development and upgrade.

Future Transportation


Source: http://www.futuretechnology500.com/

Blog Entry #14.1 Ateneans Innovate (EZCare Innovations Incorporated)

The JGSOM Business Accelerator (SOMBA) gives aspiring young entrepreneurs a wonderful opportunity in starting a business. This program of the John Gokongwei School of Management allows its student to have the chance of starting their own business under the guidance of business professionals. 

We are featuring one of the several innovative products that was crafted in this school year's SOMBA: EZCare Shampoo-soap bar and EZ hair wax.

Here is the interview transcript:

BBB: What circumstances led you to innovate?

EZCARE: There are various factors  that inspired use to innovate. One, we found it very inconvenient to bring a bar of soap and a bottle of shampoo when you have to take a bath outside your own house. Two, we notice that the Philippines has been importing most of its supplies from other countries, even though the country is rich in raw materials that are used to produce soap and shampoo and with our research we came upon gugo, which has a lot of benefits for the hair and not to mention very abundant in the country.

BBB: What made you pursue to innovate skin care products?

EZCare: One we understand the market quite well, we feel that the skin care market is favorable because everyone use soap and shampoo. Furthermore, we can foresee how we will be selling it this is because of our colleagues in the supermarket business.

BBB: That is quite interesting. So how does your product different from the soap and shampoo currently present in the market?

EZCare: We have a PLUS factor in our products, for example a shampoo soap bar, or a hair wax that could treat your hair at the same time. It's being hygienic and stylish at the same time. in addition to that, our soap is made from gugo, which makes your hair, shiny, strong.

Blog # 13.2 Students Innovate (The Ultimate Heels Experience)

2. Heels Don't have to Hurt


This is another interesting product born in a Creativity class. 


The problem insights they found include the following:

• Ladies, exudes confidence and empowerment when they know how to wear their heel safely and comfortable. However, heels after wearing them quite some time hurt.
• Why can’t wearing heels just also be as comfortable as wearing comfortable shoes even if they both give the feeling of looking good? 

As a solution to this problem, they developed an accessory that one can use before, during, and after wearing their heels to make sure that their feet don't hurt. How is that possible? Here's the explanation:

Ladies adore the heels for its form, meaning that the ladies will buy them not because they are comfortable but because they are pretty. With this idea, one can say that it is no use of changing the standard design of heels so instead they decided that they should develop an accessory that will help the wearer to feel comfortable and safe while wearing heels.

                  prototype: (from the upper left) anion pack, memory gel and cream socks (below)

The accessory developed is actually a kit. It contains materials that the user has to apply, before, during and after wearing her heels. The kit contains an anion pact that is supposedly to make you stronger while wearing your heels, a memory gel that would fit into the heels so that it can conform with the shape of your foot and automatically adjusts the pressure and temperature of the foot pressing against it, and a cream sock  that the user will wear after she wore the heels as it would help the user relax  and at the same time deodorize her feet.

Blog Entry #13.1: Students Innovate (The Bettery)

A couple of months ago, we had a class that focused on innovation. Specifically, the class was divided into five groups. The task was to create something new (without any limits; meaning, don't think too much of the finances but still consider it) that solves a particular problem.

Here, we will present to you two new, revolutionary innovation concepts that were developed throughout the semester of that class.

1. Bettery

First on the list is the "bettery."

The problems insights they found were the following:

1. People easily forget about unplugging their laptop charger due to internal and external reasons (e.g: Person is sleeping when battery is full, Person is out of the room when battery is full, Person still needs to check if battery is full by looking at laptop screen)

2. People are basically AD-HD nowadays, with short attention spans, due to bright and eye-catching media!

3. People simply don’t care if they overcharge, meaning they don’t really know the detrimental effects of overcharging. (e.g: Some people lost their laptop “prematurely” because batter life was too short due to overcharging. One example of this is when one person had a deformed laptop because of too much overcharging, which lead to destruction of laptop)

Insight statement: People have a hard time monitoring their laptops because they don’t notice and tend to overcharge/undercharge their laptops.

So, they developed the "bettery" to solve these problems and here's their explanation.

The Bettery accessory consists of both a program and a hardware accessory that can be attached to the outlet plug end of the laptop charger. The two components of the Bettery resemble the look and feel of a tamagotchi: bright colors, cute and loud character sounds and an interactive pet that is customizable wherein the theme is: FOOD AROUND THE WORLD! 

The picture shown above is the hardware accessory part of this innovative project. As said earlier, this can be attached to the outlet plug end of the laptop charger. It has a light sensor which changes color when laptop’s fully charged already. It also has an alarm system which is activated when laptop is fully charged. However, it will not be the normal alarm sound. To make the whole laptop-charging experience a little more fun, the sound will mimic a cute character saying “Busog na ako.” and/or “I’m full.” when the laptop’s fully charged. It does such things because the group wants the battery accessory to serve as the laptop’s owners pet. Laptops are so important in our digital lives nowadays that the group realize the need to take care of it similar to the way we take care of other human and pets. The language that it will speak is dependent on the type of character and theme that one chooses when one purchases the package. The software application that comes with the Bettery hardware requires the consumer to log in to our website and download the installer. After installing the software application, he will then be asked to choose a character from the group’s current array of product line that is: French-inspired Baguette character, Philippine-inspired Balut character, and Japan-inspired Tempura character.

After installing this, one will now enjoy the following benefits:

When laptop’s open:

-One can play with the character and serve as a pet.

-You can customize the character – color scheme, etc

-This cute character creatively reminds the user to feed him when laptop’s running in low battery, or vice versa

When laptop’s in sleep mode while charging: 

-the hardware that comes with the Bettery package shows a pixel-art technology to show how the character is doing and show the progress of the laptop charging (NOTE: This is not a tamagotchi hardware where you can actually play. This only shows the character and the progress of the charging. The only way one can interact with the “pet” is through the software.

WHEN USING THIS, YOU ARE PLUGGED-IN TO A FUN AND EXCITING BATTERY CHARGING EXPERIENCE. USE BETTERY FOR A GOOD, A BETTER, AND A BETTERY WAY TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR LAPTOP’S BATTERY.

Blog Entry #12.2 E-jeepney, showcasing Filipino Ingenuity and Creativity

As Filipinos, we can't deny the cultural importance of the jeepney. These colorful and well designed vehicles help thousands of Filipinos to get to work, scholar wherever they want to go everyday. Though they have become something that we can consider as "Uniquely Filipino" we still have to take note that because most of these jeepneys are formed by combining used parts (i.e. engines, chasis, etc.) together, they contribute to intense pollution by cloud of smoke they emit from their engine

Question now is: DO WE HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE TO WHAT IS UNIQUELY OURS?

Answer: OF COURSE NOT, WE NEVER SHOULD

Thankfully E-jeepneys (electrical jeepneys) are made. They are the answer to the polluting problem that the regular jeepneys produce. When fully charged, these e-jeepneys can travel approximately about 60km without exhaust emission, and  like the regular jeepneys they are colorfully designed and the seats are arrange n a longitudinal manner.

Currently, the E-jeepneys are used in 2 routes in Makati City.  Other cities in the country like Iloilo and Puerto Princesa have already followed suit to this wise and earth-friendly alternative.

(above)Traditional jeepney,(below)E-jeepney

from Google Image

BBB Fun Feature: Filipino Pride

Angel Alcala
Angel Alcala is behind the invention of artifical coral reefs used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Arturo Alcaraz
Arturo Alcaraz is a volcanologist specializing in geothermal energy development.
Benjamin Almeda
Benjamin Almeda designed a food-processing machine.
Julian Banzon
Julian Banzon researched methods of producing alternative fuels.
Ramon Barba
Ramon Barba invented practical flower induction treatments.
Benjamin Cabrera
Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has developed innovations in drug treatments against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural soil.
Paulo Campos
Paulo Campos built the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines.
Magdalena Cantoria
Magdalena Cantoria is a noted Filipino botanist.
Josefino Comiso - Filipino Physicist
Filipino Physicist Josefino Comiso has been warning the world about global warming.
Lourdes Cruz
Doctor Lourdes Cruz has made scientific contributions to the biochemistry field of conotoxins.
Rolando De La Cruz - Filipino Scientist
Filipino scientist Rolando De La Cruz invented an anti cancer skin cream.
Emerita De Guzman
Filipino scientist Emerita De Guzman researched the propagation of pure makapuno trees.
Fe Del Mundo - Filipino Doctor
Doctor Fe Del Mundo is credited with studies leading to the invention of an improved incubator and a jaundice relieving device.
Anacleto Del Rosario - Filipino Chemist
Filipino chemist Anacleto Del Rosario won the first prize at the World Fair in Paris in 1881
Ernesto Del Rosario - Filipino Chemist
Filipino chemist Ernesto Del Rosario is best known for his achievements in biotechnology and applied physical chemistry.
Roberto Del Rosario - Filipino Inventor
Roberto Del Rosario is the inventor of the Karaoke Sing Along System.
Daniel Dingel - Filipino Inventor
Daniel Dingel claims to have invented a water-powered car.
Pedro Escuro
Filipino scientist, Pedro Escuro is best known for his isolation of nine rice varieties.
Agapito Flores - Filipino Scientist
Agapito Flores has been acclaimed by some as being the inventor of the first fluorescent lamp - is this true?
Pedro Flores
Pedro Flores was the first person to manufactured the yo-yo in the United States.
Francisco Fronda
Francisco Fronda is know as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines.
Carmen Intengan
Food and nutrition researcher Carmen Intengan was a pioneer that helped improve the Filipino diet.
Amando Kapauan - Filipino Chemist
Amando Kapauan was a Filipino chemist who specialized in environmental chemistry.
Hilario Lara
Hilario Lara helped establish the National Research Council of the Philippines.
Felix Maramba
Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator.
Luz Oliveros Belardo - Filipino Chemist
Filipino chemist, Luz Oliveros Belardo researched the phytochemical properties of plants in the Philippines for natural products
Maria Orosa - Filipino Inventor
Pioneering food inventor Maria Orosa - aka Maria Y Orosa - invented Calamansi Nip and Soyalac.
William Padolina
William Padolina has served as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology for the Philippines.
Eduardo Quisumbing
Eduardo Quisumbing was a noted expert in the medicinal plants of the Philippines.
Francisco Quisumbing
Filipino chemist Francisco Quisumbing invented Quink ink.
Dolores Ramirez
Dolores Ramirez promoted the development of genetics in the Philippines.
Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez is a noted Filipino scientist and researcher who has invented methods of controlling leprosy.
Eduardo San Juan
Eduardo San Juan worked on the team that invented the Lunar Rover or Moon Buggy.
Alfredo Santos
Filipino chemist Alfredo Santos is a noted researcher in the chemistry of natural products.
Francisco Santos - Filipino Chemist
Filipino Chemist Francisco Santos studied the nutritional problems associated with the Filipino diet.
Gregorio Velasque
Filipino scientist, Gregorio Velasque made intensive studies of bluegreen algae.
Carmen Velasquez - Filipino Biologist
Carmen Velasquez was a noted Filipino biologist.
Gregorio Zara - Famous Filipino Scientist
Gregorio Zara - famous Filipino scientist Gregorio Y Zara
Prescillano Zamora
Prescillano Zamora is best known for his research in plant anatomy-morphology including the taxonomy of Philippine ferns and the discovery of more fern species.

If you haven't noticed yet, our older posts of innovations pertain to advancements that were introduced by international innovators. One of the problems in our country is that we fail to realize that we are also capable for creating and innovating. The aforementioned names above clearly show that we Filipinos have made progress already. Truly, research and development is starting to prosper in our country and we've already produced a number of brilliant scientists and inventors. Whether it's medicine, power generators, gadgets and what not, we must be proud of the contributions these people made for our country. Science is not generally recognized as the forte of our country, but we're gradually taking steps in making sure that we are not left behind in the field of innovation. We have a lot of courses offered in the Philippines that can provide us the avenue for research and innovation. Even us ComTech students are given the opportunity to create innovations that cater to the many needs and wants of our country. Subjects like CS 30, Comm 14 and CTK are essential for us to go beyond ideas and squeeze out our creative juices. All in all, the Philippines can never be downplayed by other countries because Filipino innovators will continue to emerge and prosper. Just give it more time, and who knows, the next Steve Jobs might come from the Philippines.

References:
About (2011): "Inventors". About.com. http://inventors.about.com/od/filipinoscientists/Filipino_Inventors_and_Filipino_Scientists.htm

Blog Entry #12.1: Filipino Ingenuity

We've been featuring too much international innovators. Why not give a round of applause to our blood and kin who have inspired us and the world as well? Let us now give our undivided attention to Filipino innovators!

1. Mang Solar Demi

Many people say that to create is to make something out of nothing. If that is the case, Mang Solar Demi, as what people call him, is somewhat like God. This is because he actually innovated light in depressing, poor homes out of scraps and everyday materials. He punched a hole in a piece of metal roofing, slipped a bottle in the hole, applied a sealant to it, then filled the bottle with filtered water and bleach. Then, he installed it into the roof by applying sealant to it.

Because of this innovation of Mang Solar Demi, many Filipinos are now applying this to their homes. Don't believe it? Check this video out!

Filipinos are known to be very creative, resourceful and quick learners and that's why they face problems always with a positive attitude. This is evident in our skills of making new things out of scraps and keeping old equipment working. As Filipinos, we should embody and develop this creative spirit of ours and use it to lift our country from economic problems.