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Mobile Computing

Mobile computing allows data, speech, and video to be sent wirelessly via devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It is divided into mobile communication, hardware, and software. Mobile communication establishes the infrastructure for reliable communication between wireless devices using protocols, services, and bandwidth. Mobile hardware consists of devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Mobile software is designed specifically for mobile applications and operates the mobile device. Mobile computing has expanded significantly in recent years and is integral to modern society, with applications in areas like web access, GPS, education, and entertainment.

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Mobile Computing

Mobile computing allows data, speech, and video to be sent wirelessly via devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It is divided into mobile communication, hardware, and software. Mobile communication establishes the infrastructure for reliable communication between wireless devices using protocols, services, and bandwidth. Mobile hardware consists of devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Mobile software is designed specifically for mobile applications and operates the mobile device. Mobile computing has expanded significantly in recent years and is integral to modern society, with applications in areas like web access, GPS, education, and entertainment.

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MOBILE

COMPUTING
WHAT IS MOBILE
COMPUTING?

• Mobile computing is a technology that allows data,


speech, and video to be sent via a computer or any
other wirelessly connected device.
• A mobile computing system, in general, consists of
a mobile device, such as a laptop, tablet, or
smartphone, and a wireless network connection
based on Wi-Fi or cellular wireless technologies,
such as 5G.
BRANCHES IN MOBILE COMPUTING

Mobile computing is divided into three divisions:

1.Mobile communication

2.Mobile hardware

3.Mobile software
Mobile Communication specifies a framework
that is responsible for the working of mobile
computing technology. In this case, mobile
communication refers to an infrastructure that
ensures seamless and reliable communication
MOBILE among wireless devices.

COMMUNICATION
The mobile communication framework consists
of communication devices such as protocols,
services, bandwidth, and portals necessary to
facilitate and support the stated services.
These devices are responsible for delivering a
smooth communication process.
MOBILE HARDWARE

• Mobile hardware consists of mobile devices or device components that can be used to receive or access
the service of mobility.
• Examples of mobile hardware can be smartphones, laptops, portable PCs, tablet PCs, Personal Digital
Assistants, etc.
EXAMPLES OF MOBILE HARDWARE

Laptop Smartphones Tablets


MOBILE SOFTWARE

• Mobile software is a program that runs on mobile


hardware.
• This is designed to deal capably with the
characteristics and requirements of mobile
applications.
• This is the operating system for the appliance of
mobile devices. In other words, you can say it the
heart of the mobile systems.
• This is an essential component that operates the
mobile device.
WHERE IS MOBILE COMPUTING
USED?
Mobile computing is used in practically every aspect of daily life.

The use of mobile devices has expanded in recent years, particularly


during the Covid -19 pandemic.

Cell phones and smartphones are examples of mobile computing that


most of us are both familiar with and use daily. They’re utilized for a lot
more than just voice communication.

As a result, mobile computing is something that modern world would


struggle to function without.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF MOBILE
COMPUTING DEVICES
Advantages Disadvantages
• You may use your device wherever you choose. • WI-FI is required to connect to the internet on a
device.
• It is linked to several networks, making it simple
to discover new locations and develop business. • They may lose charge in their battery.
• It is lightweight and portable. • Their transmission speeds are lower than those
of desktop computers.
• Bluetooth allows us to communicate with other
devices. • When we connect to the internet, our
information might be stolen.
• They feature a powerful processor and RAM for
a variety of tasks. • These gadgets are pricey and tiny, and they are
prone to breakage.
The main idea of mobile computing was evolving since 1990s.

The earliest mobile computers, founders of today's laptop computers, were created in the
late 1970s and early 1980s, inspired by Alan Kay's Dynabook design from 1968. (Kay 1972).

Marty Cooper was the inventor of the first handheld cellular mobile phone.

HISTORY OF MOBILE COMPUTING


APPLICATIONS OF MOBILE COMPUTING

Web or Internet Global Position Emergency


access. System (GPS). services.

Entertainment Educational
services. services.
What is mobile computing?

When did the main idea of mobile


computing evolve?

When are mobile devices not useful?

Who is the inventor of the first


handheld cellular mobile phone?
THANK YOU

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