Introduction to Mobile Computing Lesson 1 Introduction to Mobile Computing
Outlines What is Mobile Computing? Characteristics of Mobile Computing? Mobile Computing Architecture Mobile computing applications Challenges Future
Why mobile computing... People are mobile
Why mobile computing... Device is mobile
What is mobility? A person who moves between different geographical locations between different networks between different communication devices between different applications
What is mobility? Mobile computing is about both physical and logical computing entities that move Physical entities computers change locations Logical entities a running user application or a mobile agent migrating over internet
What is mobile computing? Computing + Mobile Computing – refer to operation of computers Mobile – refer to someone/something can move anywhere Mobile computing – portable computers still have network connections while they move
What is mobile computing? Mobile computing is about both physical and logical computing entities that move Physical entities computers change locations Logical entities a running user application or a mobile agent migrating over internet
Characteristics of mobile computing.... Portability; move Social interactivity; share data Context sensitivity; gather and respond to real/simulated data Connectivity; digitally Individual; use the technology Small size; small device Wireless communication; communication
Architecture of mobile computing...
Applications of mobile computing.... Stock information collection/control Credit card verification Taxi/truck dispatch Electronic mail/paging Mobile banking & financial services Mobile portal
Challenges in mobile computing.... Disconnection Low bandwidth High bandwidth variability Low power and resources Security risks Device attributes
Future of mobile computing... Use of artificial intelligent Integrated circuit/devices Increase computer processor speeds