Welcome To The Mobile World

Frank La Vigne Tablet PC MVP [email_address] www.franksworld.com

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[object Object],[object Object],“ Mobile Computing is a generic term describing the application of small, portable, and wireless computing and communication devices. This includes devices like laptops with wireless LAN technology, mobile phones, wearable computers and Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s) with Bluetooth or Infrared interfaces, and USB flash drives. ” The key points to take away: Textbook definition: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Microsoft currently has three classifications:

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There are limitless applications for Windows Embedded devices, from Point of Sale solutions to robotics; from automobiles to factory automation.

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Personal zone (PAN) Connecting smart devices together Distance: max. 10 m. / 30 ft. Technologies: Bluetooth (also IrDA) Bandwidth: < 2 Mbps Corporate zone (WLAN) Enterprise connectivity (Wi-Fi) Distance: max. 50-100 m. / 150-300 ft. Technologies: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g Bandwidth: 1-11 Mbps (a) 1-55 Mbps (b-g) National zone (WWAN) Connectivity via carrier/telecom operator Distance: carrier coverage reach, nationwide Technologies and bandwidth GPRS (GSM): 30-80 / 160 Kbps 1xRTT (CDMA): 50-100 / 144 Kbps EDGE (GSM): 100-200 / 473.6 Kbps EV-DO (CDMA): 500-800 Kbps / 2.5-3.1 Mbps UMTS (GSM): 1920 Kbps max.

WiFi EVDO / EDGE WiMax ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

EVDO ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],EDGE ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

SmartPhone Pocket PC Pocket PC Phone ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],All the above devices run a subset of .NET called the “Compact Framework”

Convertible Slate Ultra-Mobile ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],All the above devices run a the full version of Windows XP and the .NET Framework.

SAMSUNG Q1 ULTRA MEDION RIM 1000 HTC SHIFT SONY VAIO U OQO 2 Keep in mind that these devices are running the full version of Windows

* 2006, All phones, ** all PCs Windows Mobile Windows Vista Smartphone Tablet PC Desktop PC Tablet and Ultra-Mobile PCs provide the portability of a Windows Mobile device with the flexibility and power of a Windows Vista PC. Notebook PC Pocket PC UMPC

SumoBot competition was a featured event at the MEDC 06 attendee party. This year was special, as the robots were now programmable in the .NET Micro Framework. Previous years’ competitions were only open to C++ developers. Now any .NET Developer can play along.

WINdows Mobile www.WIMObot.com ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Typical Mobile Device Based Workflow for Field Workers Data Collection & Data Entry Phase Data Availability Phase Field or Field Office Back Office

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App/Web Server Wireless Internet (carrier access) Corporate database server Central headquarters Office user Dispatcher LAN Mobile user

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Local database 1. User snaps a photo of the structure 2. Photo is sent to the Mobile PC via Bluetooth 3. User annotates photo with Ink on the Mobile PC 4. Photo and Ink data are stored locally

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