OutlineIntroductionTheoryVarious Technologies UsedFeatures and CharacteristicsPotential Research Area of Nokia MorphConclusionReferences

IntroductionMorph means “to undergo or cause to undergo a gradual

process of transformation”.Nokia Morph Device is theoretical future mobile device

based on Nanotechnology.Result of joint efforts of Nokia Research Center (NRC)

and Cambridge university.The morph demonstrate how future mobile

device might be stretchable and flexible, allowing the user to transform their mobile devices into radically different shaped.

Introduction (contd.)Journey so far….Telephone was invented by A.G.Bell in 1876.

Mobile phones were first demonstrated in 1973.

Today mobile phones are part of our daily life!!!

Introduction (contd.)So what’s next…??Nokia Morph Devices….!!

TheoryConcept of Nokia Morph

Theory (contd.)Sensing

Interaction with surroundings by the help of “Nanosensors”.

Sensing= Wearable sensor + NFC(Near Field Communication).

Wearable sensor for sensing the surroundings(can be worn on wrists)!!

NFC Technology would relay information by touch from sensor to phone, with maximum data rate of 424 Kbits/s.

Various Technologies UsedNano-enabled energyNanotechnology holds out the possibility that

the surface of a device will become a natural source of energy via covering of “Nanograss” structures that harvest solar power. At the same time new high energy density storage materials allow batteries to become small and thinner.

High energy density batteries are quicker to recharge and endure more recharge cycles.

Various Technologies used(contd.)Sensing surfacesEmpowers users to examine environment around

them using nanosensors.

Gaining insight into bio-chemical traces and processes, since nanoscale is the scale of fundamental processes of life.

Ability to tune into the environment and help in decision making.

Knowing the freshness of fruit before eating it!!!

Various Technologies Used(contd.)Stretchable Electronics ZnO nanowire array

Various Technologies Used(contd.) Why ZnO??

ZnO easily forms a mesh with the Si substrate.

Withstands extreme deformations.

Economical

Eco- friendly, i.e. recyclable.

Features and CharacteristicsFlexibility

Fibril proteins are woven into a three dimensional mesh that reinforces thin elastic structures.

Using the same principle behind spider silk, this elasticity enables the device to literally change shapes and configure itself to adapt to the task at hand.

A folded design would fit easily in a pocket and can be used as traditional handset whereas unfolded larger design could display more detailed information, and incorporate input devices such as keyboards and touch pads.

Features and Characteristics (contd.)Self-cleaning Nanoflowers

Features and Characteristics (contd.)NanoflowerCompound of certain elements like Silicon

carbide etc. those results in formations which in microscopic view resemble flowers .

These formations are nanometer long and thick, can only be observed through electron microscope.

Each flower is made up of nanorods 15nm wide.

Made by blasting Zn containing compound with ultrasound, making it highly hydrophobic.

Features and Characteristics (contd.)Nanograss consisting of tiny processed

silicon grass, also helps in self-cleaning.

Droplets on the surface can be controlled by applying electric charges.

The individual blades of grass are too small .

Features and Characteristics (contd.)Advanced Power SourcesSurface of device can become the source of

energy by covering it with Nanograss.

In Nanograss, the liquid electrolyte is isolated, hence electrochemical reaction does not take place until power is actually needed by the device. So, the battery doesn’t degrade over time.

Nanograss based batteries are ideal for long term and higher capacity.

Features and Characteristics (contd.)Nanograss

Features and Characteristics (contd.)Sensing the environmentPiezoelectric “nanowires array” senses the

surface.

Actually, Zno has piezoelectric and n-type semiconductor properties.

Nokia is exploiting these qualities to achieve strain-based electromechanical transducers—ideal for touch-sensitive (even direction-sensitive) surfaces.

Potential Research Areas Of Nokia Morph TechnologySome of the questions which are worth research

are:How to  fabricate mechanical structures that can

be both transparent and compliant despite containing electronic and optical functions?

Which materials should be used so that they are high energy density storage materials and also allow batteries to become smaller and thinner, and also quicker to recharge and able to endure more charging cycles?

ConclusionTheoretical Future device based on nanotechnology.

Aimed to show the flexibility and versatility of the future mobile devices.

Exciting features which will make it an essential device in everyday’s life.

Revolutionize the communication industry.

“Nokia Morph Device=Transparent and flexible mobile phone + Sensing device + computing device + communication device, which gets energy from solar cells”.

Reference[1] Bose, R., Morphing Smart Phones into Automotive Application Platforms. IEEE

Trans. on Computing and Processing, 44(5), 53-61,May 2011.

[2] The Morph concept: Retrieved from http:// www.nokia.com/home/research/nokia morph concept/A485206

[3] Charles P. Poole & F.J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, John Weiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, USA, 2003.

[4] Robert Kelsall, Ian Hamley & Mark Geoghegan, Nanoscale Science and Technology, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., The Atrium , England, 2005.

[5] Cambridge Nanoscience Centre, University of Cambridge: Retrieved from http:// www.nanoscience. com.ac.uk /research/nokia morph technology.html

[6] Scientists discover nanograss, Bell labs: Retrieved from http://www.21centuary.co.uk/ technology/ nanograss.asp

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