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MBE 13203
Information Technology in TVET

Digital Lifestyle: Managing Digital Data and Devices

Chapter Topics
Changes that have brought us a digital lifestyle The impact of a digital lifestyle Cell phones and smartphones Voice over Internet Protocol

Chapter Topics
Digital media versus analog media Portable media players How to create and watch digital video Ubiquitous computing

Digital Lifestyle: What Are the Advantages of a Digital Format?

Sounds and images reproduce perfectly Easy distribution Small devices can hold huge collections of media Easy access to digital information

Cellular Phones and Smartphones

Features include
Auto-redial Voice mail Voice-activated dialing Internet access Text messaging Personal information management (PIM)

The most full-featured cell phones are categorized as smartphones

How Cell/Smartphones Work

Analog-to-digital converter chip converts voice sound waves into digital signals. Digital signal processor compresses the signal so it can be sent to another phone. Digital data is transmitted as radio waves. Digital signal processor decompresses incoming calls.

How Cell/Smartphones Work

Base transceiver station
Picks up the request for service

Mobile switching center

Monitors the strength of the signal When signal is weak, orders the next base station to take charge of your call.

Cell/Smartphone Hardware
Processor (CPU)
Coordinates sending data between components Runs the operating system Popular processors include
Samsung SC Texas Instruments OMAP Marvell Xscale

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Cell/Smartphone Operating Systems

Translate the users commands into instructions for the processor
Symbian Windows Mobile OS X OpenMoko
A free open-source mobile operating system

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Cell/Smartphone Memory and Storage

ROM stores the operating system and the basic programs. Separate internal memory chips store additional applications and data. Flash cards are used for additional storage.

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Cell/Smartphone Hardware
Input devices
Microphone Keypad Graffiti pad Touch screen Digital camera

Output devices
Speaker LCD display

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Cell/Smartphone Software
Standard software
To-do list Contacts manager Calendar

Additional software
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Games Tools References

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Cell/Smartphone File Transfer and Synchronization

Cell/smartphone files can be transferred to a desktop Synchronizing updates files on the cell/smartphone and desktop Wireless transfers
IrDA Bluetooth
Sync cables Windows Sync Center Flash card readers Cradles

Cell/Smartphone Text Messaging

Text messaging
Short Message Service (SMS)
Sends messages of up to 160 characters

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Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Sends text, sound, images, and video clips

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Cell/Smartphone Internet Connectivity

Wireless Internet service provider Internet connectivity plans, usually known as data plans Microbrowser software Pages are written in Wireless Markup Language (WML)

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Cell/Smartphone Internet Connectivity

3G and Enhanced Data Rate for Global Evolution (EDGE)
Allow connectivity speeds of up to 1.7 Mbps Conditions must be ideal to get this transfer rate More reliable and less susceptible to interference than WiFi

4G networks are beginning to be tested.

Connection speeds of up to 50 Mbps

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Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

A standard Internet connection can be used to make a phone call Basic requirements for VoIP include:
Speakers Microphone Internet connection VoIP provider

Allows free or low cost long distance

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Cell/Smartphone Security
Viruses can target cell phones. Antivirus software for mobile devices
Symantec McAfee F-Secure

Keep your cell/smartphone number private

Use a virtual phone number

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Portable Media Players (PMPs)

Small devices that store and play music Many also handle video and still images

Many formats for storing files

MP3, AAC, and WMA for music DivX, MPEG-4, WMV and XviD for video

How much music/video can be stored depends on the PMPs storage space

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Other Choices for Portable Media Management

Some digital camera models Sony Playstation Portable Global positioning systems (GPS)

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PMP Flash Memory

Flash cards can add memory to portable media players
Nonvolatile Noiseless Use very little power Hold between 64 MB and 4 GB of data

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Legal Music Downloads

Tethered downloads
You pay for the music and you own it You are subjected to restrictions on its use

DRM-free downloads
No digital rights management on the files Song files can be moved from system to system and shared among users

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Legal Music Downloads

Subscription services
Unlimited downloads to your PMP Songs usable only as long as you pay your monthly subscription fee

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Podcasting
Competes with radio and television Podcasts can be information, radio or TV shows, books on tape, audio plays, etc. People can listen when they wish. Can use podcasting software to automatically transfer new content.

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Digital Photography
Does not use film See your images instantly Better than cell phone cameras
Digital cameras have a higher image resolution

Most common file format is JPEG

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Digital Video
Digital video can be captured using
Digital video cameras Cell/smartphones Webcams

Digital video software allows you to

Edit digital video Review clips frame by frame Reorder segments Correct color, balance, brightness, or contrast

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Digital Video Files

Common file formats
QuickTime MPEG RealMedia AVI

Consider codecs when choosing file formats

Rules that squeeze audio and video information into less space

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Getting Your Video Out to Viewers

Transfer your video from digital device to computer Special devices can transfer video directly to YouTube Choose method of distribution
YouTube DVD Webcast USB Special sync cable

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Access to Digital Assets

Netbooks
Run fully featured OSs Weigh less than two pounds

Internet tablets
Lightweight, very portable No keyboard

Notebook computers
All capabilities of a desktop May weigh more than other two

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Other Devices to Consider

Sony PlayStation Portable
Internet access Stores data files, videos, music, and images

Amazon Kindle
Stores up to 3,500 e-books

Amazon Kindle

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Ubiquitous Computing
Computing that is inseparable from our everyday lifestyle

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

What are the changes that have brought us a digital lifestyle?

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

How has the move to digital information impacted both the business world and your life outside of work?

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

How do cell/smartphone components resemble a traditional computer, and how do they work?

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

Why would I use VoIP, and what does it offer that is unique?

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

How is digital media different than analog?

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

What can I carry in a portable media player, and how does it store data?

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

What ways are there for me to create and to watch digital video?

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Chapter 8 Summary Questions

What change does ubiquitous computing bring to our lifestyles?

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