1. 1 WIRELESS INTERNET and PDA’S Newton Reid MIS Prof Sistrunk MWF-1:00-2:00

2. 2 Table of Contents Wireless Internet Wireless Internet The Evolution from Wired to Wireless Internet The Evolution from Wired to Wireless Internet The Cellular Phone The Cellular Phone The Evolution of The Personal Digital Assistant The Evolution of The Personal Digital Assistant PDA Basics PDA Basics

3. 3 Table of Contents Continued Organize Your Life Organize Your Life Keep up with Technology Keep up with Technology Current Trends In PDA’s Current Trends In PDA’s The Blackberry The Blackberry Endnotes Endnotes Bibliography Bibliography

4. 4 Wireless Internet The rapid growth of wireless Internet technologies is changing the way we do business. The rapid growth of wireless Internet technologies is changing the way we do business. The major players in wireless Internet today, include AT&T, NTT DoCoMo, Nokia, Palm, Phone.com, and IBM. 1 The major players in wireless Internet today, include AT&T, NTT DoCoMo, Nokia, Palm, Phone.com, and IBM. 1

5. 5 The Evolution from Wired to Wireless Internet Ethernet is the dominant LAN technology in the wired world. Ethernet is the dominant LAN technology in the wired world. Defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers with the 802.3 standard. Defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers with the 802.3 standard. Ethernet originally provided 10 megabit per second transfer rates. Ethernet originally provided 10 megabit per second transfer rates. The first wireless LAN technologies operated in the 900MHz band and were low speed. The first wireless LAN technologies operated in the 900MHz band and were low speed.

6. 6 The Evolution Cont’d Wireless internet was found early in markets like retail and warehousing as hand-held devices for inventory management and data collection. Wireless internet was found early in markets like retail and warehousing as hand-held devices for inventory management and data collection. In 1992, wireless LAN makers moved into two additional markets. In 1992, wireless LAN makers moved into two additional markets. Healthcare began using portable computers to access patient information. Healthcare began using portable computers to access patient information. Educational institutions began installing wireless networks to avoid the high cost of wiring buildings. Educational institutions began installing wireless networks to avoid the high cost of wiring buildings.

7. 7 The Evolution Cont’d In 1997 the IEEE, whom defined the 802.3 Ethernet standard, released the 802.11 standard for wireless networking.2 The 802.11 standard supports transmission in infrared light and two types of radio transmission. The two types are Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) and Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS). wireless service extends about 100 to 300 feet.

8. 8 The Cellular Phone Began as an analog device that was only suitable for the automobile Began as an analog device that was only suitable for the automobile Currently is digital and small enough to fit in your coat pocket. Currently is digital and small enough to fit in your coat pocket. Has evolved from only storing numbers to having wireless internet capabilities. Has evolved from only storing numbers to having wireless internet capabilities. An individual is able to check their account as well as surf the web on their phone through their new found wireless internet. An individual is able to check their account as well as surf the web on their phone through their new found wireless internet.

9. 9 The Evolution of The Personal Digital Assistant Psion defined the PDA in the mid 1980’s, with the PsionI in 1984. 3 Psion defined the PDA in the mid 1980’s, with the PsionI in 1984. 3 It was an 8 bit storage, with 10 K character storage, and 16-character LCD display that performed basic functions. It was an 8 bit storage, with 10 K character storage, and 16-character LCD display that performed basic functions. The PsionII followed which 64 K ROM and 32 K RAM memory with 4 x 20 display. The PsionII followed which 64 K ROM and 32 K RAM memory with 4 x 20 display.

10. 10 The Evolution of The Personal Digital Assistant Continued The PsionII was followed by more advancements in technology which were the series 3a and the series 5. The PsionII was followed by more advancements in technology which were the series 3a and the series 5. Apple followed next with the Newton Message Pad in 1993. 4 Apple followed next with the Newton Message Pad in 1993. 4 One of the first to use touch-sensitive screens and handwriting recognition software. One of the first to use touch-sensitive screens and handwriting recognition software. In 1995 US Robotics acquired Palm Computing leading to the launch of the Palm Pilot. In 1995 US Robotics acquired Palm Computing leading to the launch of the Palm Pilot.

11. 11 The Evolution of The Personal Digital Assistant Continued In 1997 US Robotics was bought by 3Com and Palm Pilots became major players in the PDA market. 5 In 1997 US Robotics was bought by 3Com and Palm Pilots became major players in the PDA market. 5 By 1999 Palm was leading the industry with the Palm V and its Graffiti software. By 1999 Palm was leading the industry with the Palm V and its Graffiti software. The Palm VII added wireless access to the Internet. The Palm VII added wireless access to the Internet. Palm Computing's sales for 2001 were estimated at 13 million devices making it the industry's leader. Palm Computing's sales for 2001 were estimated at 13 million devices making it the industry's leader.

12. 12 PDA Basics Lightweight Lightweight Razor Sharp Screen Display Razor Sharp Screen Display Auto Shut-off feature Auto Shut-off feature 2 MB to 8 MB of memory 2 MB to 8 MB of memory Either 2 months of battery backup on 2 AAA batteries or rechargeable hookup Either 2 months of battery backup on 2 AAA batteries or rechargeable hookup

13. 13 Organize Your Life Date appointment book Date appointment book Address book Address book Memo pad Memo pad Expenses report templates Expenses report templates

14. 14 Keep Up With Technology Desktop e-mail Desktop e-mail PC synchronization PC synchronization Infrared port Infrared port Upgradeable Upgradeable

15. 15 Current Trends in PDA’s You will be able to save and listen to music on your PDA. Wireless communications through PDA's is a booming technology. New color screens will soon be commonplace in the PDA industry.

16. 16 The Blackberry The 957 model basically started the wireless PDA craze. 6 The 957 model basically started the wireless PDA craze. 6 Has an integrated phone,SMS, browser and organizer applications. Has an integrated phone,SMS, browser and organizer applications. An individual is able to manage all their information and communications from a single integrated device. An individual is able to manage all their information and communications from a single integrated device.

17. 17 Endnotes 1. Personal Digital Assitants. http://cctr.umkc.edu/user/jblong/pda.htm 1. Personal Digital Assitants. http://cctr.umkc.edu/user/jblong/pda.htmPersonal Digital Assitants. http://cctr.umkc.edu/user/jblong/pda.htmPersonal Digital Assitants. http://cctr.umkc.edu/user/jblong/pda.htm 2. Tony Soares 908 – 385 - 6180 2. Tony Soares 908 – 385 - 6180 3. Wireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htm 3. Wireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htmWireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htmWireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htm 4. Apple sets sights on June debut for Newton PDA. PC Week; 2/22/93, Vol. 10 Issue 7, p16, 1/5p, 1c 4. Apple sets sights on June debut for Newton PDA. PC Week; 2/22/93, Vol. 10 Issue 7, p16, 1/5p, 1cApple sets sights on June debut for Newton PDA. PC Week; 2/22/93, Vol. 10 Issue 7, p16, 1/5p, 1cApple sets sights on June debut for Newton PDA. PC Week; 2/22/93, Vol. 10 Issue 7, p16, 1/5p, 1c 5. Wireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htm 5. Wireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htmWireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htmWireless Internet Access for PDA’s. http://www.computerweekly.com/Article42021.htm 6. Blackberry. http://www.blackberry.com/products/blackberry/index.shtml?DCPID=hm pchosen 6. Blackberry. http://www.blackberry.com/products/blackberry/index.shtml?DCPID=hm pchosenBlackberry. http://www.blackberry.com/products/blackberry/index.shtml?DCPID=hm pchosenBlackberry. http://www.blackberry.com/products/blackberry/index.shtml?DCPID=hm pchosen

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