Mobile Computing

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Mobile Computing

• Kelly Dunphy
• Michelle Lamont
• Sarah Zupnik
• Eric MacPherson

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Agenda

• Defining Mobile Computing (Smartphones)
• How It works
• The History Of Mobile Computing
• Current Devices
• Limitations
• General Advantage
• What Businesses Are Using It (Case Study)
• What The Future Holds

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Mobile Computing

• Buzzwords Mobile, ubiquitous, nomadic,
  untethered, pervasive and anytime, any where
• 3 billion cell phones vs. 1.2 billion PCs
• Smartphone a mobile phone offering advanced
  capabilities beyond a typical mobile phone, often
  with PC-like functionality.
• A phone with PDA capabilities or a PDA with added
  phone capabilities

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The Hardware

• Processors with clock speeds of 100-24 MHz
• ARM architecture
• power saving features
• 98 of phones sold have at least one ARM
  processor
• Memory built in and removable memory card
• Computer chips for functionality

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The Software

• Kernel- responsible for managing the systems
  resources
• Middleware- connects software components or
  applications facilitates applications such as
  security, web browsing, messaging, etc
• Application execution environment- application
  programming interfaces that allow developers to
  create their own programs
• User interface framework- graphics and layouts
• Application suite- basic applications that users
  access regularly

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Operating Systems

• Symbian- kernal and middleware
• Linux- free and open source software
• Windows Mobile- encompasses entire stack
• Java- OSs based on Java programming language
• Garnet OS- combines a Linux-based foundation with
  applications written for the old Palm OS
• Unique operating systems- ex. Apple iPhone and
  RIM BlackBerry

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Connectivity

• Wi-Fi
• Wireless Broadband
• Bluetooth

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History

• Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
• Smartphones
• Combining Technology
• 1st Smartphone- Simon (1993)- 900 includes
• x86-compatible CPU
• Fax modem
• Type II PC Card slot
• 11 built-in programs
• Touch-sensitive LCD
• Personal information manager (PIM) features
  such as address book and calendar
• Evolved into small mini computers

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Latest Devices

• Blackberry Storm- Blackberry OS (Business Users)
• Camera (3.2 MP)
• Built-in GPS
• Media Player
• Video Recording
• BlackBerry Maps
• Wireless Email
• Organizer
• Browser
• Phone
• Corporate Data Access
• SMS/MMS

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Latest Devices

• T-Mobile MDA Vario V- Windows Mobile OS
• (Personal and Business Users)
• 512MB of flash storage
• 528MHz processors
• Autofocus cameras
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• Opera Mobile 9.5 web browser

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Latest Devices

• Samsungs 17110 Smartphone- S60 Symbian OS
• (Personal and Business Users)
• 2.6 screen
• FMRadio
• GPS Navigation (Geo-Tagging, Pedestrian
  Driving)
• Optical Mouse
• 3D Games
• Bluetooth v2.0
• USB 2.0
• WiFi
• 50MB Memory
• External Memory Slot (up to 16GB)
• 5Mpix Camera
• Video and Music Player

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Latest Devices

• Palm Treo 800w- Palm OS (Business Users)
• Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition
• Touchscreen
• Camera (enables new kinds of productivity
  applications)
• One-touch WiFi button
• (rapidly connected at home, office or in WiFi
  hotspots)
• Integrated GPS and Palm software enhancements
• (maps, point-to-point directions and
  point-of-interest (POI) searches)

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Disadvantages

• Insufficient Bandwidth- slow wireless WAN systems
  
• Security Standards- public networks
• Transmission Interferences- weather, distance,
  etc.
• Potential Health Hazards- hospitals
• Extensive Wireless Data Plans
• Physical Characteristic Limitations- bigger,
  heavier
• Dependence- social consequences?

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General Advantage

• Work away from office
• Stay on top of current events
• Access databases and files
• Real time business decisions
• Stay in touch with the office

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Cape Breton Police (Case Study)

• Made up of 188 officers
• Patrol 2,460 square miles
• Behind on technology
• Using radio communication and dispatch
• No prior large technological investments
• Forward Looking

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Case Study Cont

• BlackBerry Advantage
• Leading the way in Canadian Police communication
• Offered high security
• Cost benefit
• More efficient, safe police activity
• Future Potential

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The Future

• Improving Wireless Networks 3G, 4G
• Allow users to access faster networks, increased
  bandwidth, and greater connectivity
• New Services
• Memory as a Service for mobile devices
• Increased Security Standards
• Important to ensure users are protected while
  using mobile devices

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The Future

• Hardware Improvements
• Processor Speed / Memory
• Environment Sensing Technology
• Biometric Technology
• Applications
• Aimed at business users create personal
  productivity applications
• Adds functionality to mobile devices for business
  users