Mobile ‘Phones
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this topic you should be able to:
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this topic you should be able to:
describe recent trends in mobile ‘phone design,
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this topic you should be able to:
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)
Mobile ‘Phone Features
Short Message Service (SMS)
• send/receive text messages using mobile phone,
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,
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,
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,
• most mobile phones can be used for SMS,
Short Message Service (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