Very local networks
The computer/printer/telephone/… will all be part of a very local area network on your desk.
- wireless links ? No longer will you have to plug your printer into your computer (PDA/…) into your computer
- active badges ? No longer will you have to sign in/out of areas, write down peoples names at meetings, … the system can provide this data
Olivetti and Xerox are exploring “Teleporting”bring your working context to you where you are