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computer
vr.tr.computer · thing-q68
Let an agent handle computers by type, specifications, security, accessibility, repair and recycling.
Thing Registry Physical world and living systems PHY.OBJ
Bundle → Layer → Finding → QuestionsClassifiersWhat it isWhy it existsDistinguishing featuresWhat robots and AI may and may not doMoral aspectsOwnersLinks to other meta-modelsIdentity and identifiersDirect propertiesRecognitionCapabilities and actionsHazards and failure modesStandards and interfacesContext of useSources
Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled
4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions
Choice Which computer.
Specs
Specifications.
Specs
Specifications.
- Which processor, memory and storage suit this use? action
- Is the model still supported with updates? provenance
Type
Form factor.
Type
Form factor.
- Is a laptop, desktop or tablet more suitable? action
- Why? definition
Security Protection.
Updates
Patching.
Updates
Updates.
- Are the operating system and apps up to date? boundary
- Is backup in place? boundary
Incident
Scams and malware.
Incident
Security incidents.
- Is a pop-up or call claiming a virus a tech support scam? boundary
- Where can fraud or cybercrime be reported? action
Access Accessibility.
Features
Built-in tools.
Features
Accessibility features.
- Which built-in accessibility features would help this user? action
- How are they enabled? action
Support
Digital skills.
Support
Digital skills support.
- Where can someone get free digital skills help? provenance
- Are there device loan schemes? provenance
Lifecycle Repair and disposal.
Repair
Fixing.
Repair
Repair.
- Can the computer be repaired, and is it under warranty? provenance
- Where can repairs be done? action
Disposal
Data wiping and recycling.
Disposal
Disposal.
- How should data be securely erased before disposal? action
- Where can it be recycled? action
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Physical world and living systems
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- PHY
- Domain
- PHY.OBJ
What it is Filled
A computer is a general-purpose programmable device that stores, retrieves and processes data by performing arithmetic or logical operations according to instructions, using electronic, mechanical or other physical means.
Why it exists Filled
Let an agent handle computers by type, specifications, security, accessibility, repair and recycling.
Distinguishing features Filled
- Programmable
- Processes data
- Many forms
- Requires security maintenance
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Access, copy or alter data on a computer without its owner's authorization.
- Install malware, hidden monitoring or unauthorized software.
- Disable security controls or logging on a computer.
- Use a computer to attack other systems or people.
Only with a human decision
- Wiping, reimaging or disposing of a computer that may hold others' data.
- Granting another person administrative access.
May
- Operate and maintain a computer it is authorized to use, within the owner's policy.
- Report a computer's health, security updates and faults to its owner.
Moral aspects Filled
- Computers hold people's private lives and organisations' secrets.
- Discarded computers create electronic waste and data leaks.
Who is affected
- The computer's users
- People whose data it stores
- The owner
Owners Filled
Steward
The owner of the computer; the user answers for its daily use.
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q11019 - registry parent class
- Q115517465 - registry parent class
- Q1172400 - registry parent class
- Q1662611 - registry parent class
- Q241317 - registry parent class
- Q3181395 - registry parent class
related
- machine - category
- software - programs
- computer network - network
- robot - physical automation
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.computer
- Wikidata: Q68 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68)
Direct properties required Filled
- Mass: kg - Measure the complete device on a suitable scale and specify whether batteries and peripherals are included.
- External dimensions: mm - Measure enclosure width, depth and height in a stated operating configuration.
- Electrical power consumption: W - Measure input power under a stated workload and power management setting.
Recognition required Filled
- Processor, memory, storage, display
- Model and serial numbers
- Human computers were historical job roles
- Laptops, desktops, servers, tablets and embedded boards.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- choose a computer for a purpose
- keep it secure and updated
- use accessibility features
- repair, resell or recycle it responsibly
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Malware and data loss
- Battery fires
- Data left on disposed devices
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- WEEE electronic waste rules
- EU Cyber Resilience Act
- Accessibility standards such as EN 301 549
Context of use required Filled
- Computing, communication, work, learning and entertainment.
- personal computers and laptops
- servers
- mobile devices
- embedded computers
- supercomputers
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q68: computer - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: Computer - general description of the item
Open questions
- Should computer types be separate entries?
- How should specifications be linked?
- How should historical computers be linked?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q68/spec.json