Chapter 11

Wi-Fi (wireless)

A network connection where a device does not need to be hard wired to the internet but connects to it using a modem and router, which emits a signal through an antenna.

piconet

A personal area connection created when a user has Bluetooth enabled on a mobile device and pairs it with another Bluetooth device.

cell phone

A shortwave wireless communication phone that has a connection to a transmitter to receive calls over a wide geographic area; requires a paid subscription to the transmission after the loss of battery power.

hot spot

A term used to identify Wi-Fi-enabled area that allows Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device to connect to the internet; many used encryption for security reasons and require the user to enter an access code or pay a fee for use.

beaming

Allows for a wireless, very short-ranged (4 inches to 3 feet), transmission of information to other beam related devices with the same operating system using infrared, Bluetooth, or near field communication (on Android devices). AirDrop emulate beaming with Mac devices for file sharing.

bluetooth

Allows for wireless, short-ranged (32 feet), low-powered radio frequency connection to other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

smartphone

Cell phones with Internet connectivity

handheld computer

Handheld mobile device.

32 feet

How far does bluetooth work?

QWERTY keyboard

Layout common to the PC and typewriter that comprises the first six letters on the top row of letters; data using this format is available on all smart phones and tablets.

personal information management

Most mobile devices include this software, such as contact information, a calendar, and a clock.

random-access memory (RAM)

One of the three types of built-in memory for mobile devices, it stores all of the add-on applications and data files and requires a small amount of continuous battery power; this memory is volatile; hence, all of the data stored in this are lost with depletion of battery life.

read-only memory (ROM)

One of the three types of built-in memory for mobile devices, it stores the operating, and standard applications such as contacts, calendar, and notes.

synchronization

Technology that allows users to share files between devices through a cloud sharing application where changes are made back and forth.