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A mobile device (also known as converged device, handheld device, handheld computer, "Palmtop" or simply handheld) is a pocket-sized computing device, typically comprising a small visual display screen for user output and a miniature keyboard or touch screen for user input. In the case of the personal digital assistant (PDA) the input and output are combined into a touch-screen interface. Smartphones and PDAs are popular amongst those who require the assistance and convenience of a conventional computer, in environments where carrying one would not be practical. Enterprise digital assistants can further extend the available functionality for the business user by offering integrated data capture devices like Bar Code, RFID and Smart Card readers.
The following are typical mobile devices:
Voice phone;
Feature phone;
Smart phone;
Cordless phone;
Bluetooth headset;
Handheld game console;
Portable media player (PMP);
Personal digital assistant (PDA);
Enterprise digital assistant (EDA);
Personal navigation device (PND);
Digital still camera (DSC);
Digital video camera (DVC or Camcorder);
Pager;
eBook Reader;
Notebook PC;
Ultra-Mobile PC;
Operating Systems
There are currently many different operating systems for mobile devices available. A list of the main handheld operating systems is given on the right.
Handhelds at work
Handheld devices have become ruggedized for use in mobile field management situations to record information in the field. They are now used to achieve a variety of tasks for increasing efficiency that include digitizing notes, send and receive invoices, asset management, capture signatures, manage parts and scan barcodes, etc. Handheld computers used at work have molded over time into a variety of form factors, including SmartPhones on the low end, handheld PDAs, Ultra Mobile PCs, Tablet PCs, and even notebook computers.
Major manufacturers of handheld devices for the work environment include:
General Dynamics Itronix Rugged Notebooks;
Hand Held Products Rugged Handhelds;
Intermec Rugged Handhelds;
MobileDemand xTablet Rugged Tablet PC;
MP2 Solutions MRT300 Series Handhelds;
Nordic ID Rugged handhelds;
Panasonic Toughbook Rugged Notebooks;
Psion Teklogix Rugged;
Internet faxing with handhelds
Most handhelds can be used to send and receive faxes by email using an Internet fax service. Internet faxing also enables handheld users to print documents by sending them to a nearby fax machine. This service is available through most internet fax providers.;
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