Engineers at Deakin University have developed a new smart generation schoolbag that will end the days when students end up forgetting their homework, particularly since the smart schoolbag is capable of completing its own morning checklist.
According to a recent press release, the smart schoolbag comes with built-in hardware and software that works to ensure it is packed correctly for each day’s timetable, including lunch and sports equipment.
The bag was designed by Dr Hamid Abdi alongside Masters students at Deakin University. It uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags (标签) to detect items in the bag and Internet of Things (IOT) technology, which extends Internet connectivity to everyday objects. “RFID technology allows any user to detect items in the bag in a contactless way,” Dr Abdi says. The Internet of Things (IOT) technology is employed to check its contents against the daily school plan. Schools or parents can enter data about the activities of each day to the system’s IOT server. The server then links these activities to the RFID tags placed on the items needed. The smart school-bag can tell what items are not required, ensuring that the bag is no heavier than it needs to be.
The smart schoolbag will save a lot of time and stress that occurs when homework, hats or lunches are left home by mistake, especially if that requires parents to quickly race home to collect the missing item.
While the system can be fitted to any schoolbag, the team have designed a sample of the smart schoolbag that includes the smartphone application. Dr Abdi and his team are looking for commercial partners to take the project to the next level.
31. Why do the engineers develop the smart schoolbag?
A.To give a morning call. | B.To help homework correcting. |
C.To reduce study pressure. | D.To remind pupils of school items. |
32. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the smart schoolbag?
A.Its application. | B.Its working principle. |
C.Its advantage. | D.Its characteristics. |
33. What does Dr Abdi expect of the smart schoolbag?
A.I’ll replace parental duties. | B.I’ll ensure academic progress. |
C.I’ll reach consumers soon. | D.I’ll be environment-friendly. |
34. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A.A Smart Schoolbag Saves Time and Stress |
B.A Smart Schoolbag Will Replace an Ordinary Bag |
C.The Latest System of Detecting Missing Items |
D.The First Generation of a Smart Schoolbag |