Mobile Devices - Components

Question 1

Digitizer

Answer 1

Layer sandwiched between a layer of protective glass and the display panel inside of a touchscreen display. Converts the analog input to the digital instructions the underlying app will use. Haptic feedback provides a form of touch responsiveness from the display back to the end-user.

Question 2

Accelerometer

Answer 2

Combination device that uses hardware and software to measure the velocity, rotation, and shaking of a mobile device. Controls screen orientation. Provides data loss prevention for laptops

Question 3

Gyroscope

Answer 3

An improved version of the basic accelerometer. Detects pitch (Y), roll (X), and yaw (Z). Stabilizes images.