1.4 Mobile Devices (Phones, Tablets, Etc.) Flashcards
Compare and contrast characteristics of various types of other mobile devices.
Define what a smart phone is.
A smart phone is a device that uses A multi-touch interface as the primary input method for using the
smartphone. It is also an API interface enabling developers to create new apps for the system.
It is a tight consolidation of cellular data, enabling any application to exchange data over the internet.
It uses synchronization and distribution tools that enable users to install new apps and synchronize or back up data.
What does API stand for?
API = Application Programming Interface
Define what a tablet is.
Tablets are very similar to smartphones; they run the same OSs and apps, and use the same multi-touch screens. While a typical smart phone screen is 5 inches, a tablet runs around 7 to 12.9 inches.
Tablets generally lack cell data connection, instead counting on 802.11 Wi-Fi.
Define what an E-Reader is.
To give the obvious definition, an e-reader is a device designed for reading electronic books (e-books).
The stereotypical e-reader uses a low power gray scale screen technology called e-paper, and a simple interface designed around obtaining e-books, navigating through them, and performing related tasks such as highlighting, bookmarking, sharing passages, and looking up definitions.
Define what a wearable technology device is.
Small interfaces; screens less than two inches, often much less. Limited hardware. Light operating systems used to perform a small subset of functions of a typical mobile device. Pairs with a host device (often a smart phone).
What are the three most common wearable devices?
Smart watches, Fitness Monitors, and VR/AR Headsets (Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality).
Define what a smart watch is.
A smart watch minimizes the effort of frequent smartphone tasks such as notifications, time, messages, weather, controlling music playback, and fitness tracking.
Define what a fitness monitor is.
A wearable device designed to track your steps, registering your heart rate, tracking your exercise, and tools to remind you to get moving. It usually uses sensors such as accelerometers, heart rate sensors, and GPS.
Define what a VR/AR headset is and what the difference is between VR and AR.
VR stands for Virtual Reality. AR stands for Augmented Reality. VR headsets are designed to take you into a three dimensional world. AR headsets offer additional elements, added to what you can already see with your eyes, or hear with your ears.
