1.4 - Mobile Devices

Question 1

Tablets

Answer 1

• Single-screen touch computers
• iOS, Android, etc.
• Larger than ~7 inches diagonal
• Designed for touch input
• Virtual keyboards, drawing interfaces
• Application support
• Productivity, games, utility, etc.
• Specialized applications
• Media - Take pictures, watch movies

Question 2

Smart Phones

Answer 2

Mobile communication
• Voice, email, text, instant message, pictures, video
• ~ 3.5 inches to 5.5 inches diagonal
• Media viewer - Music, movies, videos
• Mobile applications
• Maps, travel information
• Other apps
• Productivity, games, specialized apps, etc.

Question 3

Wearable technology

Answer 3

• Smart watches
• An extension of your phone and body
• Fitness monitors
• Track heart rate, steps, sleep patterns, and more

Question 4

Virtual reality

Answer 4

Replace reality with a computer-generated version
• Input from the real world interacts
with the virtual world
• Many different application
• Gaming, industrial design, art
• Enhanced video and image viewing

Question 5

Augmented reality

Answer 5

• Overlay a virtual augmentation with the physical world
• The computer provides additional detail
• Used in medical, travel, gaming

Question 6

e-Readers

Answer 6

Specialized device
• Book reading - Some music, some apps
• Electronic paper
• Black and white screen
• Performs well in direct light
• Exceptionally long battery life
• Network access - WiFi, cellular

Question 7

GPS

Answer 7

• In-car navigation (and non-car)
• Requires a view of the sky - Need to receive GPS signal
• Periodic updates required
• Over the air and memory card