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Introduction to Mobile Computing

Discover the evolution, hardware, and software

components, communication, security, internet
services, and future trends of mobile devices.

By Sanjaya Kalpage
 “This course surveys the various
types of mobile computing
dev ices with emphasis on hand-
held and laptop computers .

WHY this BIT_372 / BIT_6254? Preventive measures to provide

security for mobile dev ices will
be studied. Specific tools and
techniques will be explored that
are required for anywhere
computing.”
What you will
GAIN…
 Introduction
 Various technologies use in Wireless connectivity
 Different hardware components and their usage
 Mobile phone accessories
 Software components
 Specifications and Purchase Considerations
 Getting the Most from your Mobile Device
 Accessing Wireless Networks
 Configuring your Own Wireless Network
 Setting up an Access Point, Configuration
 Importing and Exporting Data
 Security Considerations
 Sharing and Collaboration
 Assessment
Osborne 1

URL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9JSv0iVibI
 Basic Definitions

• Data vs Information

• Mobile Computing

• Mobile Communication

• Mobile Hardware

• Mobile Software
Information & Data
Data vs Information
Data
• Raw and Unprocessed
• Elementary Units
• Objective and Neutral
• Unorganized
• Low in Value
• Examples - Numbers, text,
symbols, images, sounds
Information
• Processed and Contextualized
• Meaningful Patterns
• Subjective
• Decision-Making
• Organized:
• Examples - Reports, summaries, analysis,
and interpretations
Knowledge

Characteristics of knowledge

• Contextual
• Dynamic
• Tacit and Explicit
• Applicable
Information & Data (Cont.)
Data Examples
• The number of visitors to a website in one month
• Inventory levels in a warehouse on a specific date
• Individual satisfaction scores on a customer service survey
• The price of a competitors’ product

Information Examples
• Understanding that changes to a website have led to an increase or decrease in monthly site
visitors
• Identifying supply chain issues based on trends in warehouse inventory levels over time
• Finding areas for improvement with customer service based on a collection of survey
responses
• Determining if a competitor is charging more or less for a similar product
 COMPUTING
Mobile
COMMUNICATION
• Mobile Computing Is a mechanism to perform computational activities
related all form of computer based works which we capable of doing with
a high capacity larger devices.

• Mobile communication Is a technology that allows *transmission of

data, voice and video via a computer or any other wireless enabled
device without having connected device. This also refers to the
infrastructure put in place to ensure that seamless and reliable
communication goes on.
 SOFTWARE
Mobile
HARDWARE
• Mobile Software A software application which intends to runs
on a mobile device with it’s supported hardware while satisfying
the user and mobile requirements.

• Mobile Hardware Is set of hardware / sensors / instruments

which are specifically designed and developed for handheld
mobile devices.
 History & Evolution?

- Traditional ways of communication

- WWII influence

- 80s to present day

- In 2023, 7.33 billion of users

- Digital data (voice / video / meta data etc.)

- WiFi / Bluetooth / Zigbee / Satellite Comms /

Nutshell : https://www.tigermobiles.com/evolution/#start

History of wireless communication

https://youtu.be/X5jPoQzEh-M
Traditional ways of wireless communication

• Carrier pigeons
• Cave paining
• Smoking
• Letter writing
• Telegrams via Morse
codes
• Land line telephones
Influence of World War II

• Defense funding
• Transistor invention
• Demand for communication
• Space race and miniaturization
• Micro processor invention
• Government Policies Supporting
Research
Forecast Number Of Mobile Users Worldwide From 2020 To
2025 (In Billions)
 The rise of Mobile computing – Key milestones
youtube.com/watch?v=nrdNdprcYls
• First Mobile Phone Call (1973)
• Commercial Launch of the Motorola DynaTAC (1983):
• Introduction of GSM (1991):
• Launch of Short Message Service (SMS) (1992):
• Nokia 5110 and the Rise of Nokia (1998):
• Introduction of WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) (1999):
• Launch of BlackBerry (2002):
• Introduction of 3G Networks (2001-2003):
• Release of the iPhone (2007):
• Android Operating System (2008):
• Launch of 4G/LTE Networks (2009-2010):
• Rise of Phablets and Larger Screens (2011-2012):
• Introduction of Mobile Payment Services (2014):
• Launch of 5G Networks (2019):
Pros and cons in Mobile Computing
Pros
• Enhanced Communication
• Increased Productivity
• Convenience and Accessibility
• Education and Learning
• Health and Wellness
• Entertainment and Relaxation
• Information Retrieval
• Innovative Services
• Social Connection
Cons
• Distraction and Addiction
• Privacy Concerns
• Social Isolation
• Health Implications
• Cybersecurity Threats
• Digital Divide
• Reduced Physical Activity
• Dependency on Technology
• Erosion of Face-to-Face
Communication Skills
WIRELESS com evolution
https://youtu.be/X5jPoQzEh-M
HISTORY OF CELLPHONES
YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=NRDNDPRCYLS
Mobile Computing Trends & Future
• Quantum and Nano Tech
• 5G Technology
• Blockchain Technology:
• Edge Computing
• Smart Wearables Integration
• Extended Reality (XR):
• Mobile Health (mHealth):
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration)
• Green Mobile Computing
• Foldable and Flexible Displays
• Voice and Natural Language Interaction
• Internet of Things (IoT) Integration
• Wireless Body area network
• Biometric Authentication
• Enhanced Privacy Features
Future Mobile Tech :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIj73JQJa0g
Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN)