network. The network by and for the people of this country, brought to you via eCitTV.
Michael looked up to see the smiling face of a smartly-dressed woman. Long dark hair framed her young tanned features. Behind her was a wall of screens. A kaleidoscope of the UKCitizensNet logo and various channels pumping out their 24-hour content. The smiling woman continued.
“ You have entered the age of fully integrated, fifth generation semantic web-enabled online digital entertainment. Come with us and discover how you can take advantage of what UKCitizensNet offers you.”
The woman paused, her smile unaltered.
“ Please be ready to take down the email addresses of everyone you registered with us.”
Still smiling smugly into the camera, and without any discernible break in the promotional announcement, she revealed Michael’s UKCitizensNet email address.
“ Thank you Michael Robertson. Your UKCitizensNet email address is [email protected] .”
Michael’s jaw dropped as he scribbled down the address as it scrolled along the bottom of the screen.
That was pretty clever he thought, putting his pen down. How on earth could the woman in this pre-recorded video know his name? Say his name? And then add it into a freshly created email address?
But then there was a lot he didn’t understand about the wonders of digital and online technologies. Or this new phenomenon that seemed to be everywhere he read, including on his new ‘TV’ - fifth generation semantic web, or 5GSW for short.
At the bottom of the screen two further options appeared: ‘Learn more about UKCitizensNet’ and ‘Select content channel’ .
By now his interest in UKCitizensNet had been aroused. But in his own mind he couldn’t be sure whether it was loyalty to Colette as her work had been internet-related. Or maybe it was sheer wonder at new technology?
Without even considering the option, he opted to learn more about UKCitizensNet and the smiling woman again appeared on the screen.
“ Welcome to the next part of your virtual tour around UKCitizensNet. UKCitizensNet is funded solely by UK taxpayers’ money, and developed by UK company SemComNet on the national 5GSW platform. UKCitizensNet bridges the multimedia divide by offering all the country’s favourite content channels with fully integrated semantic web facilities. No longer is online technology only the domain of computer specialists. eCitTV breaks down the technological barriers and offers the easiest medium for receiving content and integrated UKCitizensNet information.”
The smiling woman’s image faded as the embossed red, white and blue logo of UKCitizensNet on a black background streaked across the screen once more. The woman’s almost hypnotic voice continued as archived footage of the BBC’s Six O’clock news appeared on screen.
“ With UKCitizensNet and eCitTV the way you receive your content, whether its news, films, music, games or social networking, is transformed. During any programme simply pressing the ‘Web’ button on your control panel will bring up the UKCitizensNet tool bar at the bottom of your screen. From here you can immediately access further information about the news, see more pictures, or link to previous reports on the same subject. By pressing the ‘Email’ button on your control panel you can instantly contact the BBC, request further information, or air your opinions on one of the many social networks UKCitizensNet has to offer. All while the original broadcast is still taking place. It’s all available at the touch of a button.”
The woman continued her smooth monologue and the pictures changed, demonstrating UKCitizensNet’s capabilities. Tool bars appeared. Emails were typed. Links were shared. Social networks were updated with consumer comments.
Michael attempted to absorb the implications of the new technology as the smiling women’s tone lightened.
“ Once you’ve finished checking the latest news headlines why not sit back and
Michael looked up to see the smiling face of a smartly-dressed woman. Long dark hair framed her young tanned features. Behind her was a wall of screens. A kaleidoscope of the UKCitizensNet logo and various channels pumping out their 24-hour content. The smiling woman continued.
“ You have entered the age of fully integrated, fifth generation semantic web-enabled online digital entertainment. Come with us and discover how you can take advantage of what UKCitizensNet offers you.”
The woman paused, her smile unaltered.
“ Please be ready to take down the email addresses of everyone you registered with us.”
Still smiling smugly into the camera, and without any discernible break in the promotional announcement, she revealed Michael’s UKCitizensNet email address.
“ Thank you Michael Robertson. Your UKCitizensNet email address is [email protected] .”
Michael’s jaw dropped as he scribbled down the address as it scrolled along the bottom of the screen.
That was pretty clever he thought, putting his pen down. How on earth could the woman in this pre-recorded video know his name? Say his name? And then add it into a freshly created email address?
But then there was a lot he didn’t understand about the wonders of digital and online technologies. Or this new phenomenon that seemed to be everywhere he read, including on his new ‘TV’ - fifth generation semantic web, or 5GSW for short.
At the bottom of the screen two further options appeared: ‘Learn more about UKCitizensNet’ and ‘Select content channel’ .
By now his interest in UKCitizensNet had been aroused. But in his own mind he couldn’t be sure whether it was loyalty to Colette as her work had been internet-related. Or maybe it was sheer wonder at new technology?
Without even considering the option, he opted to learn more about UKCitizensNet and the smiling woman again appeared on the screen.
“ Welcome to the next part of your virtual tour around UKCitizensNet. UKCitizensNet is funded solely by UK taxpayers’ money, and developed by UK company SemComNet on the national 5GSW platform. UKCitizensNet bridges the multimedia divide by offering all the country’s favourite content channels with fully integrated semantic web facilities. No longer is online technology only the domain of computer specialists. eCitTV breaks down the technological barriers and offers the easiest medium for receiving content and integrated UKCitizensNet information.”
The smiling woman’s image faded as the embossed red, white and blue logo of UKCitizensNet on a black background streaked across the screen once more. The woman’s almost hypnotic voice continued as archived footage of the BBC’s Six O’clock news appeared on screen.
“ With UKCitizensNet and eCitTV the way you receive your content, whether its news, films, music, games or social networking, is transformed. During any programme simply pressing the ‘Web’ button on your control panel will bring up the UKCitizensNet tool bar at the bottom of your screen. From here you can immediately access further information about the news, see more pictures, or link to previous reports on the same subject. By pressing the ‘Email’ button on your control panel you can instantly contact the BBC, request further information, or air your opinions on one of the many social networks UKCitizensNet has to offer. All while the original broadcast is still taking place. It’s all available at the touch of a button.”
The woman continued her smooth monologue and the pictures changed, demonstrating UKCitizensNet’s capabilities. Tool bars appeared. Emails were typed. Links were shared. Social networks were updated with consumer comments.
Michael attempted to absorb the implications of the new technology as the smiling women’s tone lightened.
“ Once you’ve finished checking the latest news headlines why not sit back and
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