(22)What is mobile computing? List down components of mobile computing?

Answer:
  • Mobile Computing refers to the technology that allows transmission of data via a computer without having to be connected to a fixed physical link.
  • Mobile data communication has become a very important and rapidly evolving technology as it allows users to transmit data from remote locations to other remote or fixed locations. 
  • This proves to be the solution of the biggest problem of business people on the move i.e. mobility.
  • In general, mobile computing involves a mobile computing workstation of some form (Mobile, Personal Digital Assistant, tablet or laptop), commonly referred to as a mobile device, and a wireless network connection based on Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) or cellular (wireless WAN) technology.


Components of Mobile Computing: The key components of mobile computing are as listed below:

(1)Mobile Communication:
  • The mobile communication represents the infrastructure and configuration in the wireless device that allows seamless and reliable communication.
  • This is inclusive of services, protocols, bandwidth and portals required for rendering services. 
  • It also defines the data format and prevents collision among other systems that deliver similar services.

(2)Mobile Hardware:
  • It refers to device components or mobile devices that employ and deploys the service of mobility.
  • It includes smartphones, tablet Pc’s, portable laptops and Personal Digital Assistants. 
  • A receptor medium designed to sense and receive signals are installed in these devices. 
  • Configured to operate in such a way that signals can be sent and received simultaneously
  • Mobile Hardware operates on the wireless network.


(3)Mobile Software:
  • Mobile software is responsible for the operation of the device. It can be understood as the engine of the device. It handles the features and necessities of the mobile device.
  • Users are not restricted to operate from one geographical location, and can operate the device from any place. Mobile software encompasses all facilities of wireless communications enabling mobile computing.