Mobile ‘Phones. Learning Objectives: By the end of this topic you should be able to:

Mobile ‘Phones

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this topic you should be able to:



describe recent trends in mobile ‘phone design,



describe recent trends in mobile ‘phone design,

describe the feature set of a modern mobile ‘phone.

Mobile ‘phones

198?

Motorola 4500X

Mobile ‘phones

1987

Motorola 8500X

Mobile ‘phones

1996

Motorola StarTAC

‘X-Files’

Mobile ‘phones

1999

Nokia 7110

“Matrix”

Mobile ‘phones

2000

Nokia 3310

Mobile ‘phones

2005

Motorola V600

Mobile ‘phones

2004

Motorola RAZR V3

Mobile ‘phones

2005

Sony Ericsson W810i

Mobile ‘phones

Mobile ‘phones

2005

Blackberry 7290

Mobile ‘phones

Mobile ‘phones

Mobile ‘phones

Mobile ‘Phone trends

Mobile ‘Phone trends• not just voice data

– SMS, email, Internet, IM, ….

• higher bandwidth telecommunication– GPRS, 3G

• convergence– ‘phone + other devices (GPS, digital camera …)

• PDA capabilities– address book, calendar, ….

• data transfer to/from PC– synchronisation & back up

• smaller handsets & longer battery life

Mobile ‘Phone Features• digital camera

– still & video (video conferencing)

• media playback– mp3, video, radio

• high resolution, colour display

• touch screen interface

• QWERTY keyboard

• PC wireless connectivity – IR, Bluetooth, WiFi

• GPS / Satellite Navigation

Advantages & Disadvantages

Examination QuestionDiscuss the impact on individuals of the use of mobile communications devices. [11]

Examination QuestionThe discussion may involve the following:

Points may include: •Loss of freedom, •annoying to other people, •possible health risks, •criminal activities – theft, •social implications.

Expansions may cover: •Use of mobile phone to find out where someone is, with children always know where they are, if they are late or missing can be located – putting parents minds at ease, allowing them more freedom to grow up without restrictions. •Health risk – using mobile phone when driving, can cause accidents or loss of licence – job problems if driving essential; •Use of cameras on mobile devices and instant uploading has meant that news is more personal and up to date, wider variety of sources for news agencies to use and chance to make money by selling it. Social unacceptability of taking photos without permission.

Examination QuestionHigh 8-11 • The candidate is able to discuss clearly the impacts and consequences. • Candidates will show a detailed level of understanding and be able to explain in detail both the

impacts and consequences of more than one position. • Logical arguments are produced to demonstrate a clear understanding of the question. • Ideas will be expressed clearly & fluently using specific knowledge to support & inform the

discussion. • Subject specific terminology will be used accurately and appropriately. • There may be a reasoned conclusion (= 1 mark)

Medium 4-7 • The candidate is able to explain superficially the impact(s) and consequence(s). • Candidates will show a limited understanding and be able to explain at least one impact and one

consequence of a given position, however explanations may lack specific detail and/or concentrate on either an impact of consequence with a limited explanation of the other.

• The explanation, though informed, may stray from the point but specific knowledge will be evident. • Some specific terminology will be used.

Low 1-3 • The candidate is able to describe superficially the impact or consequences. • The information may be poorly expressed and may be in the form of a list of points. • Subject specific terminology may be limited or missing.

Mobile ‘Phone Features

Short Message Service (SMS)



• send/receive text messages using mobile phone,




• messages sent by keying in letters or numbers on the ‘phone keypad,





• up to 160 characters can be sent at a time,





• up to 160 characters can be sent at a time,

• most mobile phones can be used for SMS,


send & receive text messages using mobile phone, messages sent by keying in text on the ‘phone keypad,most mobile phones can be used for SMS,

only 160 characters can be sent at a time, new social SMS language developing.

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)

allows users to access services via their mobile handset,– email, Internet banking, news, weather, shares,

works in a similar way to a computer accessing the Internet,– using a modified browser

need a handset that uses WAP– most handsets now do

many web pages too big for mobile screen

General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

• 2.5G mobile ‘phone data service (170kbps)

• ‘always-on’ connection

• email, Internet browsing, upload/download files,

• quicker access to services than WAP,

• can use ‘phone as a modem for laptop

• charged per MB/GB of data sent/received,

Roaming

enables a mobile phone connected to one network to operate on another network.

domestic and International roaming most current ‘phones are dual band (UK & Europe)

or tri-band (UK, Europe & USA)

International roaming costs are higher than domestic usage costs

Handset Features• Address Book Lookup

– shows the caller’s name

– allocating different ringtones to people in the address book.

• Infra-red and Bluetooth– communication with other devices,

– useful for data connections to PC/laptop,

– Bluetooth also used to connect to headsets/car kits,

• Voice dialling– speak name of person to call

– instead of dialling the number.

Handset Features• Call logs

– detailed record of calls made and received,

• Built-in camera. – stills photographs, video clips,

– allocate image to Caller ID

• Signal indicators – show that the phone has suitable service (GPRS/3G)

• Bits and pieces– clocks, calculators, programmable ring tones, games

– FM radios and mp3 players.

– GPS & satellite navigation

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Mobile ‘Phones. Learning Objectives: By the end of this topic you should be able to: