Identification of Challenges and WBS Development

The project on ‘security and encryption for augmented reality glasses’ have been discussed below in the form of a blog entry and Evaluation of the value of the project.

Body: On the 13^th of August, I selected my topic for the project as ‘Security and Encryption in Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses’. I believe that this is an important topic since this is one of the most prominent emerging technologies integrating digital information with wearable device providing a real time application of the data. Devices such as the Google glass have implemented such technology that allows seamless integration of information .

technology with wearable glasses through which the user can access digital data. These augmented reality glasses however have significant limitations in terms of data privacy as well as the architecture and designing of the glasses. Another challenge faced by the AR glasses is the acceptability of this wearable technology by the consumers. By researching on these challenges, I was able to identify that the most significant concern was related to data security and how security can be enhanced through encryption technologie

Body: On August 16^th, I started to develop the work breakdown structure that will help me to identify and outline the different activities that needs to be covered in the project. The work breakdown also can help to ensure each task is done in a structured and timely manner and thus develop a structured approach to complete the entire project. I was able to complete the WBS in just 2 days, during which I was able to identify four phases of the project: planning, research, closure and reporting. In the planning phase, four activities have been identified such as the selection of the topic, proposal for the project, developing WBS and submitting the proposal and WBS for approval.

In the research phase, four activities were identified: Use case, research methods, developing annotated bibliography and submission of annotated bibliography. For the closure phase four activities were identified: preparing draft report, presenting the draft, preparing final report, completing the project. In the reporting phase, blog posting was the only action identified.

3. Project Proposal

Body: I started working on the project proposal on 17^th August 2018. While working on the proposal, I was able to learn about the conceptual and technical framework for the study. The framework helped to develop an understanding of the learning, communication and technological underpinnings of the topic and how they can be effectively used to propose a design of a better AR glass that can overcome the challenges faced by the technology. In the proposal.

the aspects that were addressed includes the need of enhancing data security through encryption systems, the cognitive approach needed to design the AR glass and effective design and architecture of the glass that can offer flexibility, simplicity, fault tolerance and user-friendliness of the device. While developing the proposal, I also was able to learn the significance of each of these aspects in the design of the AR glass.

. WBS and project submission

Project Proposal

Date: 8/28/2018 to 8/29/2018

Body: I submitted the WBS on August 28^th, and the project on August 29^th, 2018. During the submission, I was able to interact with my team mates as well as the teachers, who provided me valuable insights about project submission and WBS development. Both the WBS and project proposal were approved by the authority, and I was appreciated for selecting a relevant and emergent technology which has a significant importance in the emergent IT market.

Moreover, I was also informed that the proposal was very informative and the background and context of the project was well researched. Thus it can be assumed that the proposal and WBS were on the right track, and following the outlined activities in WBS and the aspects identified in the proposal can help in the effective and successful completion of the project. I feel certain that

5. Research:

Date: 9/1/2018 to 10/11/2018

Body: The research work on the topic started on 1^st August, 2018. I started by conducting expensive research and study on augmented reality glasses, and the current technological advances in AR glasses. Through the research it was possible to understand the challenges associated with this form of wearable technology as well as the potential advantages of the technology for the users. Various academic journals on the topic were available, which were selected to develop an annotated bibliography.

I also developed a use case that can help to understand the interaction between a goal and the activities to achieve that goal. After that the method for the research was identified followed by a study on the potential impact on the environment. I started with the annotated bibliography on 25^th August, and it is still in progress after which the research queries needs to be developed to successfully complete the research process.

Comment: In progress. Proposed completion date: 10/11/2018.

6. Use case:

Date: 9/1/2018 to 9/6/2018

Body: The development for the Use Case for the project started on 1^st September, 2018. During the development of the use case, the main goals and objectives of the project were identified after which the ‘primary actors’ or the responsibility of each member of the team for the project were highlighted. After this, the scope for the use case was determined that helped to understand its implementation process and the level of implementation was also determined all of which helped to describe the overall flow of the use case.

The use case developed for the AR system development included actors such as the 3D Designer, Screen Designer and Interaction designer who would create and change the user interface design of the AR device (goal 1). Other actors included the programmer who would implement the user interface (goal 2) and the usability engineer who would evaluate the product (goal 3) before the product is being dispatched for the user (final goal).

Comment: Completed on 9/2/2018.

7. Methods:

Date: 9/7/2018 to 9/14/2018

Body: Design of the methodology of the project study was started on 2^nd September, 2018. During this stage, two types of methodologies were identified for developing effective security for the AR glasses, namely market-based methodology and market-less methodology. The market based approach is a traditional strategy through which technologies available in the market such as QR codes and was identified for the AR glasses to identify a digital image. The market-less approach helped to develop the methodology based on the application of the technology, and independent of its market.

WBS and Project Submission

The planning for system development was also done during this phase which helped to identify the role of the designer, programmer and usability engineer in the development of the final product. Additionally, the strategy for developing the AR model using 3D computer application was also developed for the study. Data collection methods were determined next during which two important problems to design the system were identified (process issue and missing tools) and three phases for the development of the model were identified (design phase, implementation phase and evaluation phase).

Ethical issues such as access to data, agreement from the end user, privacy of the user and potential harassment of the users have also been discussed. Additionally, strategies for data analysis were also identified (such as lower complex data, data visualization, iterative labels and color coding) to made sense of the data.

Comment: Completed on 9/14, 2018.

8. Environmental Impact:

Date: 9/14/2018 to 9/25/2018

Body: The study on the impact on the environment started on 14^th September, 2018, during which I studied how the project can impact the environment. This step was necessary to ensure that the project followed environmentally sensitive protocols and involved environmental consciousness into the project. It was understood that the project did not impose any environmental threat, as the technology was based on existing wearable technology to be integrated with enhanced security and encryption practices. Such digital technologies have near zero environmental impact. However, the impact of the production of the wearable devices (AR Glass) did have impacts in term of emissions and usage of resources.

Comment: Completed on 9/25/2018.

9. Annotated Bibliography:

Date: 9/25/2018 to 10/1/2018

Body: Preparation for the annotated bibliography started on 25^th September, 2018 after research methods and environmental impact assessment was completed. 12 journal articles were identified for the study which provided insights into the technology associated with AR glasses. The key information that were gathered from these journal includes visual encryption of AR data; advantages and risks of virtual reality technology; various encryption algorithms for digital data; the different ethical, legal and privacy concerns related to augmented reality; Data Encryption Standards (DES) and its strength against cyber attacks; use of RSA algorithm for data encryption and decryption in a network environment; different approaches towards privacy and security.

for digital data; implications of reversible data in data encryption process; usage of Diffie Hellman key exchange and AES encryption algorithm with digital signatures to increase data security in cloud computing; usage of encryption algorithms (such as RSA, AES, DES and 3DES) for information security; principles and practice for network security and cryptography and weak leakage-resilient client-side De-duplication of encrypted data in cloud storage.

Comment: In progress. The annotated bibliography will be completed by 10/1/2018.

10. Submitting Annotated Bibliography:

Date: 10/2/2018 to 10/4/2018

Body: Submission of the Annotated Bibliography is scheduled for 4^th October, 2018. Two extra days have been considered during which any revisions to the annotated bibliography can be done after any suggestions or recommendations from the supervisor or project manager. This will also give me a window to revise the bibliography thoroughly to identify any gaps in knowledge, and revise it accordingly. I believe that the information identified from the literature review was comprehensive enough to be submitted.

Research Progress

Comment: Pending for 10/4/2018.

11. Research Queries

Date: 10/3/2018 to 10/3/2018

Body: Development of the research queries will commence from 3^rd October, 2018, during which the key concepts and questions related to the development of the AR glasses, and how their security, accessibility and user friendliness can be improved. These questions can help to determine the effective designing approach for the AR glasses. The research queries would also help to keep the research on track, help to follow the progression of the project by answering these queries.

Comment: Pending. The process will begin on 10/3/2018.

12. Research Completion

Date: 10/4/2018 to 10/4/2018

Body: The research for the study is due to be completed by 4^th October, 2018. By the completion of the research the following aspects would be determined: effective encryption algorithm that can be used in encrypt the digital data fort AR glasses, strategies that can be used to improve the privacy of information in the VR glasses, establishing a secure channel or network for communication using the VR channels, ethical considerations for the design, legal considerations for the design.

privacy considerations in the design, risks of data breach and cyber attacks, integration of the AR technology with cloud computing technology and client side de-duplication of encrypted data. Once such details have been established the research process can be concluded and the design, implementation and evaluation strategies can be developed based on the data.

Comment: Pending. Project will be completed on 10/4/2018.

13. Closure:

Date: 10/18/2018 to 11/2/2018

Body: The closure of the project report will start from 10/18/2018 and would continue till 11/2/2018, during which the draft report, draft presentation, final report and completion of the project would be done. It is expected that any final scope for amendments be identified during this phase, in order to make the finalized version of the project. Allowing 12 days for the closure can ensure that the process is not hurried to, and sufficient time is available to review the project before its final submission. While progressing through the project, it was understood that the closure would take a lot of time and evaluation so that all the important data related to the design and encryption process are properly analyzed.

Comment: Pending. The process will start from 10/18/2018.

14. Draft Report

Date: 11/3/2018 to 11/5/2018

Body: The report for the draft will begin from 3^rd November, 2018 and continue till 5^th November, 2018. During this time, the initial and subsequent drafts and revisions to the project report will be prepared. The report will be informed by the different research questions and themes identified from the literature review and annotated bibliography. Any inputs from the project manager, colleagues and professor will be incorporated in the revision. Also outcomes from the evaluation of the design will also be used to prepare the draft for the final report.

The draft will have all the relevant steps for the design and implementation of the AR glasses based on all these data and inputs. The drafts are also helpful to understand the number of revisions the report went through, and understand the progress of the report from its initial form to its completed form.

Use Case Development

Comment: Pending. Drafting the report will begin on 3^rd November and continue till 5^th November. These three days will provide the scope for performing a thorough review.

15. Draft Presentation

Date: 11/5/2018 to 11/6/2018

Body: Once the draft report has been prepared it will be presented on 6^th November, 2018. One extra day will be kept to allow a scope for adding any final feedbacks before the draft is presented for approval. The final presentation will provide all the information related to the design of the AR glass in a coherent, meaningful and practical way. The presentation will also be made in a professional manner, keeping in mind the academic standards and formatting standards as per the regulations of the industry. It is vital to note that the only after the approval of the final draft can the project proceeds to the next phase, and thus this is a significant step or milestone in the completion of the project in which the final draft is prepared based on which the final report can be prepared.

Comment: Pending. The draft will be presented on 5^th and 6^th of November.

16. Final Report

Date: 11/7/2018 to 11/8/2018

Body: Preparation of the final report will begin on 7^th November and is scheduled to be completed by 8^th November, 2018. In these two days the final draft will be used to develop the final report, and any final amendments that need to be made to develop the report will be addressed. This will be the last step for the preparation of the report and allow scope for any further change to the report before submission. The two days should be sufficient for making the necessary changes to the assignment in my opinion, in which time .

I would have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the design of the AR glasses. In the final report, the deliverables for the final design as well as the key recommendations for the design and implementation as well as the evaluation processes will be outlined that can help to guide the future steps in the project.

Comment: Pending. The final report will be completed by 11/8/2018.

17. Final Report Completion

Date: 11/9/2018 to 11/12/2018

Body: Completion of the final report will start from 11/9/2018 and is scheduled to end by 11/12/2018. In this four days the final report will be evaluated to find its strengths and weaknesses and understand if all the research questions and research objectives have been addressed and answered. During the completion phase the quality of the research data, the efficacy of the recommendations and strategies will be analyzed to understand their significance in the project. I believe that in these four days for completing the final report, I would be able to go through any final reviews and also conduct a peer review of the final report before it is submitted.

The completion would specifically aim to ensure all the aspects of the design and implementation for AR glasses are addressed. Once this activity is completed, the closure phase of the research will be also complete allowing the final phase of reporting to begin.

Research Methods

Comment: Pending. Final report completion will begin on 9^th November.

18. Project Seminar

Date: 11/17/2018 to 11/19/2018

Body: Pending. Seminar will start from 17^th November and continue till 19^th of November, 2018. During the seminar phase, I will be presenting the project information to the project management team and the organization. This activity wil allow me to present my ideas about the design and implementation of an effective AR system that ensures better security, accessibility and user-friendly design for the glass. During the seminar aspects such as the AR technology, challenges faced by the this technology and how these challenges can be overcome to design a better AR Glasses would be discussed followed by an explanation on how the design and implementation would be done in the project.

The information would also be supported by the research findings that are outlined in the annotated bibliography. The seminar would give me an opportunity to present my idea to a wider audience, and understand how they react to my proposed plan and thus understand the viability and acceptability of the design.

Comment: Pending. The presentation will start on 11/7/2018.

19. Project Completion

Date: 11/22/2018 to 11/23/2018

Body: The project is scheduled to be completed by 23^rd of November, after the final review and presentation of the information have been done. The completion of the project would involve incorporating the information from the presentation to make any further changes that might be necessary for the project. Once all the necessary data have been incorporated in the study, the project can move towards completion and thus help to ensure a finalized version that is well informed and comprehensive in nature.

Additionally, factors such as risk analysis would also be incorporated before completion of the project, which will outline the technical challenges in the development of the AR glasses, such as problems in miniaturization of the device. The risks will also be arranged based on its severity and potential impact from high risk to low risk aspects.

Comment: Pending. The project is due to be completed by 11/23/2018.

20. Reporting

Date: 11/24/2018 to 11/26/2018

Body: After the completion of the project, the finalized version of the project report will be done on 24^th November, 2018. This will be the penultimate step towards the complete development of the design for the AR glasses. During the reporting phase, the finalized project will be presented or submitted for approval from the relevant bodies and the development of the design can commence after that. The final reporting is essential as it can allow the finalized version to be reviewed through several steps to develop the project report and ensure effective designing of the device. Posting of blogs can only commence after the final reporting has been done that will outline the progress of the design, implementation and evaluation of the device.

Comment: Pending. The reporting will be done by 11/26/2018.

21. Blog Posting:

Date: 11/27/2018 to 11/28/2018

Body: This is the final phase of the project after the final version of the project report has been submitted. The blog posting will begin from 27^th on November during which all the activities and events during each stage of the project will be described and the progression through the project milestones will be highlighted. The blog reports will allow the researchers to develop an understanding of the different events and learning outcomes at each phase of the project, and thus help to develop knowledge about the topic.

The blogs will be reflective in nature, focusing on personal experiences while working on the project, such as different challenges or contributions from other team members. The blog entries would also help to describe the journey from the finalizing of the project report upto the design, implementation and evaluation of the final product.

Comment: Pending. Blog posting will end by 11/28/2018.

Evaluation of the value of the project:

The project proved to be of significant importance as it helped to understand the various challenges in the emergent technology of augmented reality glasses. The key strengths of the project are outlined below:

• It helps to understand the end user environment related to the AR glasses and how that impacts the usability and user-friendliness of the design of the device
• How the technology can be integrated with the digital interface in a seamless manner that will enhance connectivity, security and access to digital data through the AR glasses.
• Developing an understanding of the hardware and software requirements of the device that can be used to design an effective AR glasses.
• How social media monitoring can be used for AR platform
• Understand how AR glasses can enhance business
• Developing an understanding of the security and privacy concerns for AR glasses
• Identification of various strategies that can be used for the encryption of the digital data to enhance user’s privacy and protect against cyber attack.
• How the design can enhance flexibility in the usage of the AR glasses.
• Outlining the responsibilities of the key actors in the process of the designing and development of the AR glasses.
• Understand the technological challenges and risks associated with the technology.

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