Mobile Computing System Mobile computing systems contain integrated features. These features can include cellular phones, barcode scanners for data collection, mapping, touch screen displays, navigational software, and GPS (global positioning system) receivers. Mobile computing system manufacturers develop a variety of products. These can be barcode scanners, laptops, mobile computing software, and thin client and client-server devices. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) develops and maintains standards for mobile computing systems.

Performance of Mobile Computing System

Performance of various mobile computing systems varies depending upon two features. One is real time data tracking and the other is productive portability for active users. Productive portability means that how convenient it is for the user to carry a mobile computing device. Real time data tracking refers that how fast the mobile computing device collects the data. For example in supply and distribution systems a rapid data tracking is important. Rapidly collected data is uploaded into the database and redistributed throughout the enterprise. Moreover mobile computing technology also provide the benefit of collecting inventory level information, entering stock quantities during count, and running timely reports. This information can further be useful for marketing, purchasing, transporting the products.

Wireless Technology in Mobile Computing Systems

Mobile computing systems also provide wireless mobile computing support. Wireless technology includes WLAN (Wireless Local area Network), WiFi, WiMAX, and other similar standards. WLAN is based on 802.11 series standards developed by IEEE. Wireless LAN allows multiple mobile computers and servers to communicate with each other within a network. The use of Wireless mobile computing devices is common in mapping systems and geographical navigation.

Mobile Computing System Applications

At higher-level mobile computing systems are used in automobiles, airplanes, and all-terrain vehicle. These applications mostly contain GPS computer systems or laser technology. These devices can measure statistical data and feed it to the device. This information is further transferred to the other devices attached to the mobile computing system. Such devices may include printers, mapping devices, or products to generate surveys.

Types of Mobile Computing System

Mobile computing systems can be categorized as handheld, portable, and vehicular systems.

Handheld Mobile Computing Systems

Handheld mobile computing systems are smaller and lighter in weight than other mobile computing systems. Handheld mobile computing systems can be operated while holding them in hands. The most common type of handheld mobile computing systems is PDA (personal digital assistant).

Specifications Of Handheld Mobile Computing Systems

Handheld Mobile computing systems differ in terms of specifications. These specifications include Displays, memory, I /O ports, processor, expansion slots, performance, communication features, and interfaces. Display choices include Flat panel plasma and Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs).

Performance of Handheld Mobile Computing Systems

Performance of handheld mobile computing systems depends mainly on its processor type. Memory and operating systems also affects the performance. Memory options include RAM, ROM, or FLASH.

Inputs and Outputs of handheld Mobile Computing systems

I / O options include USB (universal serial bus) ports, FireWire, and Ethernet ports. Also allows peripheral connections such as modems, mice, keyboards, and infrared transceiver ports. Expansion slots support specialized boards including MMCs (multimedia cards), and also the SD (secure digital) and SDIO (secure digital input / output) cards.

Extra Features in Handheld Mobile Computing Systems

In extra features mobile computing systems differ in terms of interface options and communication features. Interfaces may include touch screens, color displays, display backlighting, keypad interfaces, handwriting recognition, headset jacks, voice recognition, and voice recorders. Communication options include WLAN (wireless local area network), Wi-Fi®, and bluetooth® technologies.