Ubiquitous computing in a lab environment

Ubiquitous computing defines a new domain in which large collections of heterogeneous devices are available to support the execution of applications. In this paper, we present a possible way of building a ubiquitous computing infrastructure. Our approach specifically targets institutional computer laboratories and aims to increase the productivity during practical sessions by ridding the faculty and students alike of some tasks that are not directly related to the session but are otherwise necessary. This will keep the focus on the teaching-learning process. Our system adheres to the most important ubiquitous computing principle of being unobtrusive. Such a ubiquitous system will also help in minimizing the carbon footprint per individual as each individual ends up using only as much power in the lab as is needed.