12.4 Mobile Devices Flashcards
Accelerometer
A tool to detect the physical movements of a tablet by measuring its linear acceleration in one dimension.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A space-based navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.
Gyroscope
A feature that measures the vertical and horizontal orientation of the device.
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International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)
A unique number given to each mobile phone. The number is typically found behind the battery.
International mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)
A unique identifier that defines a subscriber in the wireless world, including the country and mobile network to which the subscriber belongs. The IMSI is one of the pieces of information stored on a SIM card.
Software development kit (SDK)
A set of software development tools that allows the creation of applications for a certain software package, software framework, hardware platform, computer system, video game console, operating system, or similar development platform.
Android Package (APK)
The package file format used by the Android operating system for the distribution and installation of mobile apps and middleware.
Primary Rate Interface (PRI)
A telecommunications interface standard used on an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) to carry multiple Digital Signal 0 (DS0) voice and data transmissions between the network and a user.
Preferred Roaming List (PRL)
A database residing in a wireless device that contains information used during the system selection and acquisition process.
A database residing in a wireless device that contains information used during the system selection and acquisition process.
What is the difference between a laptop computer and mobile device?
Which operating systems run on mobile devices?
What features are commonly included in mobile devices?
