*TOPIC*

PERSONAL DIGITAL
ASSISTANCE
{PDA}
*PRESENTED BY*
 VIKRAM
 SHRUTI.
 SANJAY.
 HARSHIT.
* KEY FEATURES
 A brief overview of PDA.
 Uses of PDA.
 Working mechanism of PDA.
 Components of PDA.
 Future trends in PDA development.
* Brief overview of PDA
 PDA is a handheld computing device also known
as palmtop computer. PDA commonly have
colored screen and audio capabilities, enabling
them to be used as cell-phones .Many PDA’s can
access internet , intranet ,extranet via Wi-Fi or
wireless wide area network.
 Many PDA’s employee touch-screen
technologies.
 *Working*
Working of PDA is as
follows:
1}Touch –screen.
2}Memory card.
3}Wired
connectivity/Wirel
ess connectivity.
4}Synchronization.
Working Of Touch-Screen
 Touch-screen PDA’s
have detachable stylus
that is in use.
 Interaction is done by
tapping the screen to
activate the button or
menu choice and
dragging the stylus.
Working of Memory-card
 PDA’s store basic
program {address-
book ,calendar, memo-
pads} in read-only
memory (ROM) which
remains intact even
when machine is shut-
down.
 Data or program
which is added later
are stored in device
called Random- access
memory (RAM)
 Synchronization

 This allows up-to-date contact information stored

on software.
 This process also prevents loss of information on
device in case it is lost ,stolen or destroyed.
 *Uses*
Uses of PDA are as follows:
1}PDA are used as notepad,
appointment schedular, wireless
communicator for sending,
receiving data faxes and mails.
2}PDA can access internet, intranet,
extranet.
3}Automobile navigation:
4}Medical and scientific uses:
Parts that make up PDA.
*Components*
 PDA include data-book,
address-book,
appointment calander.
 PDA include task-list,
memo-pad,
clock,calculator.
 PDA can access internet,
WANS or bluetooth.
 Linux servers,touch-
screen terminals and
embedded system.
 Typical features
Currently, a typical PDA has a touch screen,
a memory card slot and at least one of the
following for connectivity: IrDA, Bluetooth and/or
Wi-Fi.

However, many PDAs (typically those used

primarily as telephones) may not have a touch
screen, using softkeys, a directional pad and
either the numeric keypad or a thumb keyboard
for input.
Future trends in PDA development
*FUTURE TRENDS*
1}The uses of PDA has visibly increased .
2}It is the PDA’s ability to enable work in different
environment and different purpose.
3}The wireless connectivity of the next generation of PDA
using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth supports the extension and
direction of furture application.
4}Bluetooth and Wi-Fi will become a standard part of PDA
5}Handheld devices, like PDAs ,are poised to become
key-platform and agent of the shift.
 DISADVANTAGES.
EXPENSE:
 A PDA is definitely more expensive than a hipster PDA.
 Although you can now find basic palm PDAs for less
than US $100.
FRAGILE:
 PDA is more delicate than a Hipster.
 If u drop your Hipster from a few feet in the air pick it up
and continue using it without worry, you cannot do it
with your PDA.
 PROGRAM SUPPORT
 www.google.com
 www.webopedia.com
 www.wikipedia.com
 www.altavista.com
* THANK YOU *