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1. Cost of Installing LAN and Wireless LAN (WLAN):

 The initial cost of installing a wired Local Area Network (LAN) is high.
 Wireless LAN (WLAN) was introduced to reduce this cost and modify the network's
structure.
 However, the cost of WLAN components has dropped over time, making WLANs
more attractive.
2. WLAN Standards and Regulations:

 Slow WLAN adoption was due to a lack of interoperability between different vendor
products.
 The IEEE 802.11 series of standards were developed to ensure interoperability and
are now the responsibility of the IEEE.
 WLANs use unlicensed Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band frequencies.
 Different countries regulate these frequencies differently, particularly regarding
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP).
 Common WLAN frequencies mentioned include 902-928 MHz, 2.4-2.4835 GHz, and
5.15-5.875 GHz.
 WLANs can operate in both infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode.
 Examples of products using unlicensed ISM bands include cordless telephones,
microwave ovens, and WLANs.

3. Evolution of Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN):

 Wireless technology offers convenience and flexibility.

 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) is a communication method for connecting
devices within a short range (10 meters).
 WPANs are infrared and radio waves.
 WPAN standards are developed through the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), Home Radio Frequency (HomeRF), and Bluetooth Special Interest
Group (SIG).
 WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and Digital Assistant are mentioned as
applications that can integrate with other IrDA devices.

4. Bluetooth Technology:

 Bluetooth is a known WPAN technology standard.

 It offers a range of about 100 meters (power dependent) but is often used for shorter
distances (about 10 meters).
 Bluetooth operates in either ad hoc mode or infrastructure mode.

5. Mobile Computing:

 Mobile computing is defined as computing in an environment of physical mobility.

 It allows users to perform tasks from anywhere and access information or other
logical objects.
 A mobile computing system is used to handle tasks that combine personal information
space (medical record, address book) with corporate information (business
intelligence, office documents) both inside and outside the office.
 Mobile computing extends beyond the desktop computer.
 It involves communication spread over both wired and wireless media.

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the text:

 Definition of Mobile Computing: It's defined as "a computing environment of

physical mobility."
 User Benefits: Users in a mobile computing environment can access data,
information, or other logical objects from any device in any network while on the
move.
 Mobile Computing System Functionality: A mobile computing system allows a
user to perform tasks from anywhere using a computing device. This includes
handling both:
o Public information: Such as from "the Web".
o Corporate (business information): Such as internal company data.
o Personal information spaces: Such as medical records or address books.
 Device Preference:
o While on the move, a mobile device (like a smartphone or tablet) is the
preferred device.
o While back at home or in the office, the preferred device could be a desktop
computer.
 Ubiquitous Mobile Computing: To make the mobile computing environment truly
ubiquitous (available everywhere), the communication bearer (the medium for
communication) must be spread over both wired and wireless media

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important points extracted from the provided image:

1. Cost of Installing LAN and Wireless LAN (WLAN):

 The initial cost of installing a wired Local Area Network (LAN) is high.
 Wireless LAN (WLAN) was introduced to reduce this cost and modify the network's
structure.
 However, the cost of WLAN components has dropped over time, making WLANs
more attractive.

2. WLAN Standards and Regulations:

 Slow WLAN adoption was due to a lack of interoperability between different vendor
products.
 The IEEE 802.11 series of standards were developed to ensure interoperability and
are now the responsibility of the IEEE.
 WLANs use unlicensed Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band frequencies.
 Different countries regulate these frequencies differently, particularly regarding
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP).
 Common WLAN frequencies mentioned include 902-928 MHz, 2.4-2.4835 GHz, and
5.15-5.875 GHz.
 WLANs can operate in both infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode.
 Examples of products using unlicensed ISM bands include cordless telephones,
microwave ovens, and WLANs.

3. Evolution of Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN):

  Wireless technology offers convenience and flexibility.
 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) is a communication method for connecting
devices within a short range (10 meters).
 WPANs are infrared and radio waves.
 WPAN standards are developed through the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), Home Radio Frequency (HomeRF), and Bluetooth Special Interest
Group (SIG).
 WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and Digital Assistant are mentioned as
applications that can integrate with other IrDA devices.

4. Bluetooth Technology:

 Bluetooth is a known WPAN technology standard.

 It offers a range of about 100 meters (power dependent) but is often used for shorter
distances (about 10 meters).
 Bluetooth operates in either ad hoc mode or infrastructure mode.

5. Mobile Computing:

 Mobile computing is defined as computing in an environment of physical mobility.

 It allows users to perform tasks from anywhere and access information or other
logical objects.
 A mobile computing system is used to handle tasks that combine personal information
space (medical record, address book) with corporate information (business
intelligence, office documents) both inside and outside the office.
 Mobile computing extends beyond the desktop computer.
 It involves communication spread over both wired and wireless media.

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the text:

 Definition of Mobile Computing: It's defined as "a computing environment of

physical mobility."
  User Benefits: Users in a mobile computing environment can access data,
information, or other logical objects from any device in any network while on the
move.
 Mobile Computing System Functionality: A mobile computing system allows a
user to perform tasks from anywhere using a computing device. This includes
handling both:
o Public information: Such as from "the Web".
o Corporate (business information): Such as internal company data.
o Personal information spaces: Such as medical records or address books.
 Device Preference:
o While on the move, a mobile device (like a smartphone or tablet) is the
preferred device.
o While back at home or in the office, the preferred device could be a desktop
computer.
 Ubiquitous Mobile Computing: To make the mobile computing environment truly
ubiquitous (available everywhere), the communication bearer (the medium for
communication) must be spread over both wired and wireless media.

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Computing" and "1.3.1 Mobile Computing Functions":

6 Mobile Computing

 Definition: Mobile computing allows workers, holidaymakers, enterprises, and rural

populations to access information and virtual objects through mobile computing,
which is necessary for optimal use of resources and increased productivity.
 Characteristics: Mobile computing is used in different contexts with different names.
The most common names are:
o Mobile Computing (Global System for Mobile Communication Phase): A
global system for mobile communication phase that combines computing with
mobility. It allows users to manage phone calls, access offline (local) and real-
time (remote) computing environments, and use the user as a real-time node.
Users can utilize all available remote data and services online.
o Anytime Anywhere Information: This refers to the generic definition of
ubiquity, meaning information is available anywhere, anytime.
 o Virtual Home Environment (VHE): Defined as an environment that follows
the user such that mobile users can experience the same computing
environment as they have on their home or corporate computing environment.
Example: a user wants to keep the same word count when hopping between
computers for about 15 minutes.
o Nomadic Computing: A computing environment that is nomadic and moves
along with the mobile user. This is true for both local and remote services.
o Pervasive Computing: A computing environment that is pervasive in nature
and can be made available in any environment.
o Ubiquitous Computing: A mobile notice presence everywhere computing
environment. The user will be able to use both local and remote services.
o Global Service Portability: Making a service portable and available
everywhere in every environment for any environment with any available
mobile.
o Wearable Computers: Wearable computers are worn by humans like a hat,
shoe, or clothes. They are operated by voice. Wearable computers tend to have
some additional attributes compared to standard mobile devices. Wearable
computers are always on, operate and work in any environment, and are aware
(with different types of sensors). Wearable computers need to be equipped
with proactive notification and modification. The ultimate wearable computer
will have sensors implanted in the body and supposedly integrated with the
human nervous system. These are part of a new discipline of research
categorized by "Cyborg" (Cyber Organism).

1.3.1 Mobile Computing Functions

 Mobile computing is defined as a computing environment of physical mobility. It

supports one or more of the following characteristics:
o User Mobility: The user should be able to move from one physical location to
another and use the same service. Example: a student wants to work on a
homework in New York and use the internet to access the corporate
application they use in the office.
o Network Mobility: Mobile networks deal with two types of use cases. In one
case, the user is moving from one network to another and uses the same
service seamlessly. In another, the user is moving from a Wi-Fi network
within the university campus and changing to another Wi-Fi network.

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This looks like a page from a textbook, specifically on wireless networks. Here are the
important points extracted from the provided image:

1. Cost of Installing LAN and Wireless LAN (WLAN):

 The initial cost of installing a wired Local Area Network (LAN) is high.
 Wireless LAN (WLAN) was introduced to reduce this cost and modify the network's
structure.
 However, the cost of WLAN components has dropped over time, making WLANs
more attractive.

2. WLAN Standards and Regulations:

 Slow WLAN adoption was due to a lack of interoperability between different vendor
products.
 The IEEE 802.11 series of standards were developed to ensure interoperability and
are now the responsibility of the IEEE.
 WLANs use unlicensed Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band frequencies.
 Different countries regulate these frequencies differently, particularly regarding
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP).
 Common WLAN frequencies mentioned include 902-928 MHz, 2.4-2.4835 GHz, and
5.15-5.875 GHz.
 WLANs can operate in both infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode.
 Examples of products using unlicensed ISM bands include cordless telephones,
microwave ovens, and WLANs.
3. Evolution of Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN):

 Wireless technology offers convenience and flexibility.

 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) is a communication method for connecting
devices within a short range (10 meters).
 WPANs are infrared and radio waves.
 WPAN standards are developed through the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), Home Radio Frequency (HomeRF), and Bluetooth Special Interest
Group (SIG).
 WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and Digital Assistant are mentioned as
applications that can integrate with other IrDA devices.

4. Bluetooth Technology:

 Bluetooth is a known WPAN technology standard.

 It offers a range of about 100 meters (power dependent) but is often used for shorter
distances (about 10 meters).
 Bluetooth operates in either ad hoc mode or infrastructure mode.

5. Mobile Computing:

 Mobile computing is defined as computing in an environment of physical mobility.

 It allows users to perform tasks from anywhere and access information or other
logical objects.
 A mobile computing system is used to handle tasks that combine personal information
space (medical record, address book) with corporate information (business
intelligence, office documents) both inside and outside the office.
 Mobile computing extends beyond the desktop computer.
 It involves communication spread over both wired and wireless media.

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the text:

 Definition of Mobile Computing: It's defined as "a computing environment of

physical mobility."
  User Benefits: Users in a mobile computing environment can access data,
information, or other logical objects from any device in any network while on the
move.
 Mobile Computing System Functionality: A mobile computing system allows a
user to perform tasks from anywhere using a computing device. This includes
handling both:
o Public information: Such as from "the Web".
o Corporate (business information): Such as internal company data.
o Personal information spaces: Such as medical records or address books.
 Device Preference:
o While on the move, a mobile device (like a smartphone or tablet) is the
preferred device.
o While back at home or in the office, the preferred device could be a desktop
computer.
 Ubiquitous Mobile Computing: To make the mobile computing environment truly
ubiquitous (available everywhere), the communication bearer (the medium for
communication) must be spread over both wired and wireless media.

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Here are the important points from the provided image, which discusses "6 Mobile
Computing" and "1.3.1 Mobile Computing Functions":

6 Mobile Computing

 Definition: Mobile computing allows workers, holidaymakers, enterprises, and rural

populations to access information and virtual objects through mobile computing,
which is necessary for optimal use of resources and increased productivity.
 Characteristics: Mobile computing is used in different contexts with different names.
The most common names are:
o Mobile Computing (Global System for Mobile Communication Phase): A
global system for mobile communication phase that combines computing with
mobility. It allows users to manage phone calls, access offline (local) and real-
time (remote) computing environments, and use the user as a real-time node.
Users can utilize all available remote data and services online.
o Anytime Anywhere Information: This refers to the generic definition of
ubiquity, meaning information is available anywhere, anytime.
 o Virtual Home Environment (VHE): Defined as an environment that follows
the user such that mobile users can experience the same computing
environment as they have on their home or corporate computing environment.
Example: a user wants to keep the same word count when hopping between
computers for about 15 minutes.
o Nomadic Computing: A computing environment that is nomadic and moves
along with the mobile user. This is true for both local and remote services.
o Pervasive Computing: A computing environment that is pervasive in nature
and can be made available in any environment.
o Ubiquitous Computing: A mobile notice presence everywhere computing
environment. The user will be able to use both local and remote services.
o Global Service Portability: Making a service portable and available
everywhere in every environment for any environment with any available
mobile.
o Wearable Computers: Wearable computers are worn by humans like a hat,
shoe, or clothes. They are operated by voice. Wearable computers tend to have
some additional attributes compared to standard mobile devices. Wearable
computers are always on, operate and work in any environment, and are aware
(with different types of sensors). Wearable computers need to be equipped
with proactive notification and modification. The ultimate wearable computer
will have sensors implanted in the body and supposedly integrated with the
human nervous system. These are part of a new discipline of research
categorized by "Cyborg" (Cyber Organism).

1.3.1 Mobile Computing Functions

 Mobile computing is defined as a computing environment of physical mobility. It

supports one or more of the following characteristics:
o User Mobility: The user should be able to move from one physical location to
another and use the same service. Example: a student wants to work on a
homework in New York and use the internet to access the corporate
application they use in the office.
o Network Mobility: Mobile networks deal with two types of use cases. In one
case, the user is moving from one network to another and uses the same
service seamlessly. In another, the user is moving from a Wi-Fi network
within the university campus and changing to another Wi-Fi network.

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Here are the important points from the provided image, which discusses "Network Mobility"
and "Mobile Computing Functions":

Network Mobility (MANETs - Mobile Ad hoc Networks):

 In MANETs, each node in the network is a combination of a host and a router.

 The nodes act as the routers within the network, allowing them to self-organize
without a fixed infrastructure.
 These types of networks are used in battlefields or sensor networks where nodes move
constantly.

Types of Mobility in Mobile Computing:

 Bearer Mobility: The user can move from one bearer (e.g., a wired connection) to
another (e.g., a wireless connection) and still use the same service seamlessly. An
example given is moving from a home network in Bangalore to a mobile connection
in Coimbatore while using WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) to access the same
application.
 Device Mobility: The user can move from one device to another and still use the
same services. An example is a sales representative using their desktop computer in
the office during the day and then switching to a tablet or smartphone on the street to
access the same application.
 Session Mobility: The user's session can move from one user-agent environment to
another. An example is a user using their device through a CDMA (Code Division
Multiple Access) network, then moving to their home office and parking their car, and
finally disconnecting from the CDMA network. They go to their home office and use
their desktop. The unconsumed session in the CDMA device moves to the mobile
device (desktop computer).
 Agent Mobility: The user-agent or applications can move from one node to another.
This is useful for agents, crawler software, or even malicious worms or viruses that
move from node to node.
 Network (System/Infrastructure) Mobility: This refers to the movement of entire
mobile networks, such as a company moving its entire campus network.
 Service Mobility/Cloud Computing: Applications can move from platform to
platform and infrastructure to infrastructure, depending on resource availability and
cost. In a cloud computing environment, there's no fixed association between the
application and the host running it. Software can run anywhere based on user demand.
 Host Mobility: The user device can be either a client or a server. When it is a server
or host, there are complexities in host mobility.

Mobile Computing Functions (Figure 1.1):

The diagram (Figure 1.1) illustrates the key components involved in mobile computing
functions:

 User with Device: The end-user interacting with their mobile device.
 Networks and Gateways: The infrastructure that connects devices to the broader
network.
  Application Server: Hosts the core applications.
 Adaptation Framework: Handles adjustments for different network conditions and
device capabilities.
 Middleware Framework: Provides services to applications and manages
communication.
 Origin Server: The source of data or services.
 Datastore: Where data is stored.
 Content: The actual information being accessed or processed.

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important points extracted from the provided image:
1. Cost of Installing LAN and Wireless LAN (WLAN):

 The initial cost of installing a wired Local Area Network (LAN) is high.
 Wireless LAN (WLAN) was introduced to reduce this cost and modify the network's
structure.
 However, the cost of WLAN components has dropped over time, making WLANs
more attractive.

2. WLAN Standards and Regulations:

 Slow WLAN adoption was due to a lack of interoperability between different vendor
products.
 The IEEE 802.11 series of standards were developed to ensure interoperability and
are now the responsibility of the IEEE.
 WLANs use unlicensed Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band frequencies.
 Different countries regulate these frequencies differently, particularly regarding
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP).
 Common WLAN frequencies mentioned include 902-928 MHz, 2.4-2.4835 GHz, and
5.15-5.875 GHz.
 WLANs can operate in both infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode.
 Examples of products using unlicensed ISM bands include cordless telephones,
microwave ovens, and WLANs.

3. Evolution of Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN):

 Wireless technology offers convenience and flexibility.

 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) is a communication method for connecting
devices within a short range (10 meters).
 WPANs are infrared and radio waves.
 WPAN standards are developed through the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), Home Radio Frequency (HomeRF), and Bluetooth Special Interest
Group (SIG).
 WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and Digital Assistant are mentioned as
applications that can integrate with other IrDA devices.

4. Bluetooth Technology:

 Bluetooth is a known WPAN technology standard.

 It offers a range of about 100 meters (power dependent) but is often used for shorter
distances (about 10 meters).
 Bluetooth operates in either ad hoc mode or infrastructure mode.

5. Mobile Computing:

 Mobile computing is defined as computing in an environment of physical mobility.

 It allows users to perform tasks from anywhere and access information or other
logical objects.
 A mobile computing system is used to handle tasks that combine personal information
space (medical record, address book) with corporate information (business
intelligence, office documents) both inside and outside the office.
  Mobile computing extends beyond the desktop computer.
 It involves communication spread over both wired and wireless media.

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the text:

 Definition of Mobile Computing: It's defined as "a computing environment of

physical mobility."
 User Benefits: Users in a mobile computing environment can access data,
information, or other logical objects from any device in any network while on the
move.
 Mobile Computing System Functionality: A mobile computing system allows a
user to perform tasks from anywhere using a computing device. This includes
handling both:
o Public information: Such as from "the Web".
o Corporate (business information): Such as internal company data.
o Personal information spaces: Such as medical records or address books.
 Device Preference:
o While on the move, a mobile device (like a smartphone or tablet) is the
preferred device.
o While back at home or in the office, the preferred device could be a desktop
computer.
 Ubiquitous Mobile Computing: To make the mobile computing environment truly
ubiquitous (available everywhere), the communication bearer (the medium for
communication) must be spread over both wired and wireless media.

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Here are the important points from the provided image, which discusses "6 Mobile
Computing" and "1.3.1 Mobile Computing Functions":

6 Mobile Computing

 Definition: Mobile computing allows workers, holidaymakers, enterprises, and rural

populations to access information and virtual objects through mobile computing,
which is necessary for optimal use of resources and increased productivity.
 Characteristics: Mobile computing is used in different contexts with different names.
The most common names are:
o Mobile Computing (Global System for Mobile Communication Phase): A
global system for mobile communication phase that combines computing with
mobility. It allows users to manage phone calls, access offline (local) and real-
time (remote) computing environments, and use the user as a real-time node.
Users can utilize all available remote data and services online.
o Anytime Anywhere Information: This refers to the generic definition of
ubiquity, meaning information is available anywhere, anytime.
o Virtual Home Environment (VHE): Defined as an environment that follows
the user such that mobile users can experience the same computing
environment as they have on their home or corporate computing environment.
Example: a user wants to keep the same word count when hopping between
computers for about 15 minutes.
o Nomadic Computing: A computing environment that is nomadic and moves
along with the mobile user. This is true for both local and remote services.
o Pervasive Computing: A computing environment that is pervasive in nature
and can be made available in any environment.
o Ubiquitous Computing: A mobile notice presence everywhere computing
environment. The user will be able to use both local and remote services.
o Global Service Portability: Making a service portable and available
everywhere in every environment for any environment with any available
mobile.
o Wearable Computers: Wearable computers are worn by humans like a hat,
shoe, or clothes. They are operated by voice. Wearable computers tend to have
some additional attributes compared to standard mobile devices. Wearable
computers are always on, operate and work in any environment, and are aware
(with different types of sensors). Wearable computers need to be equipped
with proactive notification and modification. The ultimate wearable computer
will have sensors implanted in the body and supposedly integrated with the
human nervous system. These are part of a new discipline of research
categorized by "Cyborg" (Cyber Organism).

1.3.1 Mobile Computing Functions

  Mobile computing is defined as a computing environment of physical mobility. It
supports one or more of the following characteristics:
o User Mobility: The user should be able to move from one physical location to
another and use the same service. Example: a student wants to work on a
homework in New York and use the internet to access the corporate
application they use in the office.
o Network Mobility: Mobile networks deal with two types of use cases. In one
case, the user is moving from one network to another and uses the same
service seamlessly. In another, the user is moving from a Wi-Fi network
within the university campus and changing to another Wi-Fi network.

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Here are the important points from the provided image, which discusses "Network Mobility"
and "Mobile Computing Functions":

Network Mobility (MANETs - Mobile Ad hoc Networks):

 In MANETs, each node in the network is a combination of a host and a router.

 The nodes act as the routers within the network, allowing them to self-organize
without a fixed infrastructure.
 These types of networks are used in battlefields or sensor networks where nodes move
constantly.

Types of Mobility in Mobile Computing:

 Bearer Mobility: The user can move from one bearer (e.g., a wired connection) to
another (e.g., a wireless connection) and still use the same service seamlessly. An
example given is moving from a home network in Bangalore to a mobile connection
in Coimbatore while using WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) to access the same
application.
 Device Mobility: The user can move from one device to another and still use the
same services. An example is a sales representative using their desktop computer in
the office during the day and then switching to a tablet or smartphone on the street to
access the same application.
 Session Mobility: The user's session can move from one user-agent environment to
another. An example is a user using their device through a CDMA (Code Division
Multiple Access) network, then moving to their home office and parking their car, and
 finally disconnecting from the CDMA network. They go to their home office and use
their desktop. The unconsumed session in the CDMA device moves to the mobile
device (desktop computer).
 Agent Mobility: The user-agent or applications can move from one node to another.
This is useful for agents, crawler software, or even malicious worms or viruses that
move from node to node.
 Network (System/Infrastructure) Mobility: This refers to the movement of entire
mobile networks, such as a company moving its entire campus network.
 Service Mobility/Cloud Computing: Applications can move from platform to
platform and infrastructure to infrastructure, depending on resource availability and
cost. In a cloud computing environment, there's no fixed association between the
application and the host running it. Software can run anywhere based on user demand.
 Host Mobility: The user device can be either a client or a server. When it is a server
or host, there are complexities in host mobility.

Mobile Computing Functions (Figure 1.1):

The diagram (Figure 1.1) illustrates the key components involved in mobile computing
functions:

 User with Device: The end-user interacting with their mobile device.
 Networks and Gateways: The infrastructure that connects devices to the broader
network.
 Application Server: Hosts the core applications.
 Adaptation Framework: Handles adjustments for different network conditions and
device capabilities.
 Middleware Framework: Provides services to applications and manages
communication.
 Origin Server: The source of data or services.
 Datastore: Where data is stored.
 Content: The actual information being accessed or processed.

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8 Mobile Computing
This section describes the "meaning" of mobile computing through different facets:

 Office: This means that a mobile device can behave like a fixed desktop computer in
an office setting. Examples include fixed telephones, mobile phones, palmtops,
desktop computers, fixed telephone, mobile phones, digital TVs with set-top box,
palmtops, computers, fixed TV sets, hangers, handheld terminals, etc.
 Network: This refers to the ability to use different networks at different locations.
Examples include GSM, CDMA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. This acts as an interface
between different transport bearers (physical connections).
 Media: This refers to an interaction between media. Examples: pressing keys on the
telephone, three keypads, converting voice into specific output, voice by pressing
different keys on the telephone, and the TMR (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) signals.
These analog signals are converted into digital data by the IVR (Interactive Voice
Response) gateway, which then interfaces with the computer application. Other
examples are WAP gateway and SMS gateway.
 Context: This refers to a mobile node's ability to function as part of a single mobile
node. In a pervasive context, middleware handles the presentation and rendering of
the content on a particular device. It also manages functionality for different users.
 Content: This is the domain where the original data or content is located. This could
be an application, a system, an organization, or a market, personal, or corporate
content. The origin server manages the accessibility of the database and storage
devices.

1.3.2 Mobile Computing Devices

 Definition: A mobile device can be either a computing or a communication device. It

varies from a desktop computer, a laptop, or a communication device.
 Types of Devices: Mobile devices can be fixed line telephones, mobile telephones, a
digital TV, etc.
 Hardware and Software Integration: Mobile computing is integrated into a task
flow where fixed and mobile computing and communication functions are used
together.
 User Equipment (UE): A mobile device is called User Equipment (UE) with
software that moves from node to node.
 Mobile Agent (MA): The UE software is implemented as a Mobile Agent (MA). This
software is embedded into the most common Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
devices.
 HCI Challenges: With many devices, Human-Computer Interaction is a crucial part
of mobile computing efficiency and equipment. Due to the increasing number of
information and communication devices, HCI is becoming smaller and more
restricted, especially in information presentation, data entry, and data control. The
human-computer interface challenges are:
1. Information must be consistent from one device to another.
2. Interaction must be appropriate for the particular device and environment in
which the system is being used.
 Note on User Devices: The movement does not call for identical metaphors and
methods. The desktop computer allows for different interaction technologies than a
palmtop computer or a digital TV. Using the keyboard and a mouse may be
appropriate for the desktop computer. However, using this may not be appropriate for
the palmtop or digital TV. Microphones and speakers may be appropriate for a fixed
or mobile phone. A remote control on the other hand will be more desirable for a
digital TV.