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Over 2.7 billion people worldwide own a mobile phone (Quinn et al 2008) Voice calls are the primary use of cell phones (Jackson et al 2009)
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(Reid at al 2009) %
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There are a number of challenges to incorporating technology into everyday life. These include : Remembering to carry device Weight and size of device If it is thought to constrain the activities of the person then it is unlikely to be used
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Screen Size ◦ Readability and Usability Quick Turnaround Expected ◦ On a PC, users don’t mind waiting a few seconds while an application loads because they plan to use the application for an extended amount of time. By contrast, the average handheld user uses a handheld application 15 to 20 times per day for much briefer periods of time, usually just a few seconds.
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Input Methods ◦ Keyboards ◦ Touch Screen vs Traditional Design ◦ Usability Memory ◦ The amount of memory on the device
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Blackberry Storm vs iPhone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WkZTtr5 ibI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WkZTtr5 ibI
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http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/blackberrybold/ Features of the BlackBerry Bold include: 2 megapixel camera Media player (Supports MP3) Messaging: SMS, MMS, instant messaging, email with attachment viewer Built-in speakerphone Voice dialling Voice memo recorder GPS with BlackBerry Maps Personal organiser functions Internet: Web browser, RSS feeds Connectivity: WLAN, Bluetooth 2.0, USB, Memory: 1GB on-board + plus microSD memory card slot
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Applications can be categorised as: ◦ Reference ◦ Decision Support ◦ Monitoring ◦ Education/Imaging ◦ Dictation Lets review a sample
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http://blog.openmedicine.ca/node/223 http://www.unboundmedicine.com/store/ipho ne http://www.qxmd.com/af-guide-the-atrial- fibrillation-reference-for-iPhone/
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