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to analyze). In this talk, I will explore and discuss both the
potential of the IoT and its weaknesses.
Title: "Data Analysis in the Age of Mobile and the Internet of Things"
Abstract: This is the age of mobile devices and as we
speak, smartphones and tablets generate over a half of
the global retail revenue of the CE industry. New devices
that collect information (e.g., sensors placed everywhere
including in our homes, on our clothes, and inside our
bodies) and those that are used to present information (e.g.,
mobile devices and tablets) pose new challenges in big data
analysis and presentation on small screens. An additional
problem is the reliability of these devices and sensors and
that initial experiments show that devices do not always
provide accurate data because of deficient accuracy and
placement of the device in the wrong place (e.g., the
wrong part of the body). This potentially has serious
implications, for example, in medical devices. This talk
will explore these difficulties and suggest new ways of
working to resolve them.
Title: "Social Media and Its Impact on Individuals and
Organizations"
Abstract: Social media has stormed the world in recent
years. It is an assortment of new media that are different
from traditional ones by allowing a two-way communication
rather than one-way communication. Moreover, it lets
everybody publish and post, unlike the traditional media,
where just a distinct class of media professionals can publish.
These distinctions make a big difference in the way social
media is practiced as compared with traditional media.
For this and for other reasons, an effective use of social
media has a potential impact on the way we conduct
work, commerce, and even professional organizations. In
this talk, I will emphasize the ways in which professional
organizations like the IEEE CE Society, its worldwide
Chapters, members, and conferences could benefit from
effective use of social media. Versions of this talk were
given multiple times for nonprofit organizations (including
universities and governments).
Title: "Story is NOT History, Screen is NOT Paper: PowerPoint
and Other Inflictions"
Abstract: In this talk, Gershon will delineate ways
to make good technical presentations, how to present
information effectively (visually and verbally), how to reach
out and touch the minds and hearts of the audience, and
how to make the presentations memorable. This could
be done by understanding the distinct advantages and
disadvantages of each presentation medium (paper; large,
medium, and small screens; voice; and the written word)

and their combinations. This is supplemented by finding
effective ways to connect with the audience. This is, in
particular, important in the age of big data. Versions of this
talk were given multiple times for organizations like Twitter,
universities, and other nonprofit organizations.
Title: "Visualization of Big and Small Data and Information: The
Inventor of the Pencil Was Not Necessarily the Greatest Artist"
Abstract: Big data and analytics are here, and it could be
difficult to understand what the data could tell us. So, we
resort to techniques that could in principle communicate loads
of data and information quickly, e.g., visualization. In other
situations, we choose visual presentation to communicate
information we already know. However, the visual process
relies largely on our perceptions and expectations. This
could be a disadvantage of using visualization versus
doing a detailed logical analysis or using other means of
communication. Moreover, the inventor of the pencil was not
necessarily the greatest artist. Techies are good at creating
tools, but we typically lack capabilities in visual design and
presentation. Developing these capabilities is a long process.
In this talk, I will present some of what I've learned-basic
elements of effective visualization.
Joseph Wei
Areas of expertise: CE, the IoT, connected
cars, cloud computing storage, product
road-map development and technology
evaluation.
Biography
Joseph Wei is managing director of
technology at Ventures Group, LLC., a management consulting
firm that advises C-level executives on technologies, strategies,
and new ventures. He serves as the chair of the IEEE CE Society,
Santa Clara Valley. He is also the coorganizer of the Silicon
Valley Wearable, IoT and Connected Car Meetup. He is a Senior
Member of the IEEE.
Title: "How Wearable Electronics Intersect with the Cloud and
the Internet of Things (IoT)?"
Abstract: Wearables, the cloud, and the IoT are the hottest technology markets in the recent years. According to
a new market report published by Transparency Market
Research "Wearable Technology Market-Global Scenario,
Trends, Industry Analysis, Size, Share and Forecast, 2012-
2018" the global wearable technology market is expected
to grow from US$750 million in 2012 to US$5.8 billion in
2018. This talk will highlight the greater impact of wearable devices when used in conjunction with the cloud and
IoT devices.

-Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi,
CE Society DLP Chair

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