1. Introduction to Mobile Computing
Lesson 1
Introduction to Mobile Computing

2. Outlines What is Mobile Computing?
Characteristics of Mobile Computing?
Mobile Computing Architecture
Mobile computing applications
Challenges
Future

3. Why mobile computing...
People are mobile

4. Why mobile computing...
Device is mobile

5. What is mobility? A person who moves
between different geographical locations
between different networks
between different communication devices
between different applications

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Architecture of mobile computing...

11. Applications of mobile computing....
Stock information collection/control
Credit card verification
Taxi/truck dispatch
Electronic mail/paging
Mobile banking & financial services
Mobile portal

12. Challenges in mobile computing....
Disconnection
Low bandwidth
High bandwidth variability
Low power and resources
Security risks
Device attributes

13. Future of mobile computing...
Use of artificial intelligent
Integrated circuit/devices
Increase computer processor speeds