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Chapter 20
Handbook of Research on ICTs for Human-Centered Healthcare and Social Care Services
High-End phone that combines advanced functions of a personal digital assistant, mail, photo camera and several applications which can be downloaded. Nowadays, smartphones run mainly in two operating systems: IOS and Android.
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Independent Living Support for Disabled and Elderly People using Cell Phones
Begoña García Zapirain (University of Deusto, Spain) and Amaia Mendez Zorrilla (University of Deusto, Spain)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3986-7.ch020
Abstract
This chapter presents a technological solution to promote and help independent access to work for disabled people using Smart Phones. A deep state of the art about smart phones technologies and about examples of other projects is presented. The aim is to develop a form of technical assistance that supports them in the control of schedules, prevention of dangerous areas in the work place, warnings, and automatic alarm generation. The device chosen to exchange all this information is a Smartphone based on Android Operating System and GPS technology. A set of Android applications have been developed using Java language, and controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries. All of these are connected to the Server Application through the Communications Module. The server Application Module provides the assistants or psychologists the possibility of supervise all the handicapped people’s activities. The assistants, psychologists, and users have all evaluated the application very positively as it covers disabled people’s needs perfectly.
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Chapter 20
The Use of a WhatsApp Record for Communication With Students: A Case of the Zimbabwe Open University, Mashonaland West Campus
Is an electronic gadget that can receive, process, and send information in various forms such as texts, audio, video, and images.
Published in Chapter: The Use of a WhatsApp Record for Communication With Students: A Case of the Zimbabwe Open University, Mashonaland West Campus; From: Handbook of Research on Information and Records Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Chapter 7
Investigating the Educational Needs of Elderly People Within the Scope of an Educational Program on the Use of Social Media Networks by Smartphones
A modern mobile phone with a touchscreen interface, capable of performing communication and multimedia functions (e-mail, social media, internet access, camera, GPS) like a computer.
Published in Chapter: Investigating the Educational Needs of Elderly People Within the Scope of an Educational Program on the Use of Social Media Networks by Smartphones; From: IT and the Development of Digital Skills and Competences in Education
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Chapter 16
Smartphones and their Increased Importance in U.S. Presidential Elections
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Chapter 65
Healthcare Applications for Smartphones
A handheld-sized mobile device that have both advanced mobile communication and computation technologies.
Published in Chapter: Healthcare Applications for Smartphones; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 53
Mobile Phone Addiction
A mobile phone with more advanced functions including web browsing, GPS navigation, personal digital assistant, a media player, a digital camera, a motion sensor for interactive games, a touch screen, Wi-Fi, and 3rd-party apps.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Phone Addiction; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 9
Apps and Their Applications: Novel Uses of Technology in the Clinical Setting
A personal device that uses a mobile network to make phone calls, send text messages, and connect to the internet. It is also capable of running software applications.
Published in Chapter: Apps and Their Applications: Novel Uses of Technology in the Clinical Setting; From: Optimizing Medical Education With Instructional Technology
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Chapter 93
Mobile Learning
Smartphones are a hybrid of the functionality of PDAs and mobile phones. They usually provide a means of connecting to a desktop or laptop to perform the same functions as a PDA docking and synchronization cradle.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
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Chapter 9
The Use of Companion Applications to Support Instructor-Led Training
A phone that also offers computing capability in conjunction with telephonic capability.
Published in Chapter: The Use of Companion Applications to Support Instructor-Led Training; From: Cases on Performance Improvement Innovation
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Chapter 314
Presidential Elections Web 2.0
A cell phone with advanced capabilities.
Published in Chapter: Presidential Elections Web 2.0; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 206
Mobile Learning Implementation and Issues
Smartphone is a mobile phone with PC-like functionality. In addition to phone service, smartphones typically provide access to email and Internet; capability to play music and video; and other features commonly associated with personal digital assistants (PDAs).ff
Published in Chapter: Mobile Learning Implementation and Issues; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 559
Context-Aware Multimedia Content Recommendations for Smartphone Users
Is a mobile phone with sophisticated processing and computing capabilities, running an advanced operating system, such as Android, Windows mobile, IOS, etc.
Published in Chapter: Context-Aware Multimedia Content Recommendations for Smartphone Users; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 33
Building Mobile Sensor Networks Using Smartphones and Web Services: Ramifications and Development Challenges
mobile phone containing multiple sensors, typically including sensors such as proximity, accelerometer, geomagnetic, camera, microphone. Also typically includes a novel user interface mechanism, such as a touch screen or a keyboard.
Published in Chapter: Building Mobile Sensor Networks Using Smartphones and Web Services: Ramifications and Development Challenges; From: Handbook of Research on Mobility and Computing: Evolving Technologies and Ubiquitous Impacts
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Chapter 14
Social Media and the Challenges of Curtailing the Spread of Fake News in Nigeria
A mobile telephone with computer features that may enable it to interact with computerized systems, send e-mails, and access the web.
Published in Chapter: Social Media and the Challenges of Curtailing the Spread of Fake News in Nigeria; From: Handbook of Research on Deception, Fake News, and Misinformation Online
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Chapter 1
A Research Synthesis of the Real Value of Self-Proclaimed Mobile Educational Applications for Young Children
A smartphone is a term used to describe a category of mobile devices with computer-like functionality.
Published in Chapter: A Research Synthesis of the Real Value of Self-Proclaimed Mobile Educational Applications for Young Children; From: Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education
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Chapter 2
An Emerging Model of Pregnancy Care: The Introduction of New Technologies in Maternal Wellbeing
An advanced mobile phone that includes mobile communication, a camera, a video camera, GPS system, a music player, Internet access, sensors and a range of multimedia capabilities in a single device. Several accessories are being developed to transform smartphones into “medical machines.” They can become meters of blood glucose level, blood rate of oxygen, blood pressure and so on.
Published in Chapter: An Emerging Model of Pregnancy Care: The Introduction of New Technologies in Maternal Wellbeing; From: Innovations in Global Maternal Health: Improving Prenatal and Postnatal Care Practices
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Chapter 6
Anywhere Anytime Learning with Wireless Mobile Devices
A full-featured mobile phone with personal computer like functionality, including cameras, e-mail, enhanced data processing, and connectivity.
Published in Chapter: Anywhere Anytime Learning with Wireless Mobile Devices; From: Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition
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Chapter 122
Media Channel Preferences of Mobile Communities
Handheld device that integrates the functionality of a mobile phone and a PDA.
Published in Chapter: Media Channel Preferences of Mobile Communities; From: Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition
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Chapter 553
Mobile Health (mHealth)
Is a mobile phone built on a mobile operating system, with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than a feature phone.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Health (mHealth); From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 133
Teaching and Learning with Personal Digital Assistants
Smartphones are a hybrid of the functionality of PDAs and mobile phones. They usually provide a means of connecting to a desktop or laptop to perform the same functions as a PDA docking and synchronization cradle.
Published in Chapter: Teaching and Learning with Personal Digital Assistants; From: Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
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Chapter 15
Role of Privacy and Trust in Mobile Business Social Networks
is a class of wireless phones typically used to describe handsets with many features and often a keyboard. What makes the phone “smart” is its ability to handle data, not only voice calls. Smartphones can fulfil nearly all communication requirements of the users.Users are always available, User can reach his/her friends (Internet, e-mail) independent from place and time through different wireless technologies (mobility), Smart phones are personal trusted devices (can fulfil the functions/demands of privacy security, trust building), Multimedia data (pictures and graphics) can be transferred.
Published in Chapter: Role of Privacy and Trust in Mobile Business Social Networks; From: Handbook of Research on Business Social Networking: Organizational, Managerial, and Technological Dimensions
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Chapter 5
The Use of Developmentally Mobile Applications for Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Promote STEM Activities in Preschool Classrooms
A smartphone is a term used to describe a category of mobile devices with computer-like functionality.
Published in Chapter: The Use of Developmentally Mobile Applications for Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Promote STEM Activities in Preschool Classrooms; From: Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education
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Chapter 569
The Impact of Open Source Software on Smartphones Industry
A smartphone is a mobile phone the let one not only making telephone calls, sending short messages, but also surf the Internet, playing games, listening music, watching movies and other capability normally provided by a computers such as writing and editing documents, sending and receiving emails and run myriad of available apps.
Published in Chapter: The Impact of Open Source Software on Smartphones Industry; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 81
Smartphones: Innovative Tools in Cancer Prevention
A mobile phone that has more advanced computing capability than basic feature phones. Smartphones typically have a relatively large screen and an operating system capable of running general-purpose applications.
Published in Chapter: Smartphones: Innovative Tools in Cancer Prevention; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 1
Malicious Software in Mobile Devices
Smartphones are devices with the combined functions of cell phones and PDAs, typically running an operating system such as Symbian OS.
Published in Chapter: Malicious Software in Mobile Devices; From: Handbook of Research on Wireless Security
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Chapter 28
The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO): Theoretical Approach and Measurement in Organizations
Mobile phone that is used to perform many various tasks through the applications downloaded.
Published in Chapter: The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO): Theoretical Approach and Measurement in Organizations; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Violence and Discrimination Studies
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Chapter 36
Predicting Psychological Characteristics by Smartphone Usage Behaviors
Mobile phone with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than basic feature phones.
Published in Chapter: Predicting Psychological Characteristics by Smartphone Usage Behaviors; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 16
Human Resource Recruiting and Selection Using Cellphone Apps
A mobile (cellular) telephone with computing capabilities, wireless Internet access, texting capability, often using a touch screen and mobile apps.
Published in Chapter: Human Resource Recruiting and Selection Using Cellphone Apps; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 8
Integrating Virtual Reality Tools Into Classroom Instruction
A mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications.
Published in Chapter: Integrating Virtual Reality Tools Into Classroom Instruction; From: Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning
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Chapter 5
Net Generation Features that Enhance Mobile Learning
A mobile phone which has some characteristics operated by a computer system, including Internet devices for information, fun, and a message system media.
Published in Chapter: Net Generation Features that Enhance Mobile Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Mobile Devices and Applications in Higher Education Settings
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Chapter 19
Using Mobile Technology for Formative Assessment in the Classroom
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Chapter 17
Training for Mobile Journalism
Mobile telephone that includes computational functionality and digital network connectivity as well as additional functions such as a still and video cameras.
Published in Chapter: Training for Mobile Journalism; From: Handbook of Research on Mobile Learning in Contemporary Classrooms
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Chapter 79
The Role of Gender in Technology Acceptance for Medical Education
It is a mobile phone that included more advanced features than the traditional phone (for example the touch screen).
Published in Chapter: The Role of Gender in Technology Acceptance for Medical Education; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 11
Smartphones: Resource Dimensions and Uses
A product-service system used by individuals for service consuming and service rendering purposes.
Published in Chapter: Smartphones: Resource Dimensions and Uses; From: Leveraging Computer-Mediated Marketing Environments
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Chapter 1
Promoting Healthy Food Habits Through an mHealth Application
Mobile phones with advanced technologies that turn possible for anyone to develop programs for them, called applications, and they exist of the most varied types and for the most varied objectives.
Published in Chapter: Promoting Healthy Food Habits Through an mHealth Application; From: Mobile Devices and Smart Gadgets in Medical Sciences
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Chapter 6
Apps to Promote Computational Thinking Concepts and Coding Skills in Children of Preschool and Pre-Primary School Age
A smartphone is a term used to describe a category of mobile devices with computer-like functionality.
Published in Chapter: Apps to Promote Computational Thinking Concepts and Coding Skills in Children of Preschool and Pre-Primary School Age; From: Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education
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Chapter 81
The Mobile Presidential Election
A cell phone with advanced capabilities.
Published in Chapter: The Mobile Presidential Election; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 71
In-TIC for Mobile Devices: Support System for Communication with Mobile Devices for the Disabled
Electronic device that functions as a mobile telephone using the Windows Mobile operating system ActiveSync: Tool developed by Microsoft that makes it possible to connect the mobile device to the PC and exchange documents, contacts, e-mail, etc.
Published in Chapter: In-TIC for Mobile Devices: Support System for Communication with Mobile Devices for the Disabled; From: Handbook of Research on Mobility and Computing: Evolving Technologies and Ubiquitous Impacts
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Chapter 2
Evaluating a Teaching Intervention for Teaching STEM and Programming Concepts Through the Creation of a Weather-Forecast App for Smart Mobile Devices
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Chapter 24
An Overview about the Use of Healthcare Applications on Mobile Devices
A mobile technology that combines mobile communication and computation in a handheld-sized device, combining functionality of a pager, a cell phone and a PDA in a single device.
Published in Chapter: An Overview about the Use of Healthcare Applications on Mobile Devices; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 30
Unobtrusive Movement Interaction for Mobile Devices
A smartphone is an advanced multifunctional mobile phone with a platform open to third-party software.
Published in Chapter: Unobtrusive Movement Interaction for Mobile Devices; From: Handbook of Research on User Interface Design and Evaluation for Mobile Technology
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Chapter 14
Mobile Journalism, Cellphilms, and the Use of the StoryMaker Multimedia Software at a Zimbabwean Media Training University
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Chapter 14
Assistive Technologies for People with Dementia
A smartphone (or smart phone) is a mobile phone with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than basic feature phones. Smartphones typically include the features of a phone with those of another popular consumer device, such as a personal digital assistant, a media player, a digital camera, and/or a GPS navigation unit.
Published in Chapter: Assistive Technologies for People with Dementia; From: Handbook of Research on Innovations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
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Chapter 514
Pervasive Mobile Health
Refers to a mobile phone built on a mobile operating system, with more advanced computing capabilities and connectivity than feature phones.
Published in Chapter: Pervasive Mobile Health; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 17
User Sentiment Prediction and Analysis for Payment App Reviews Using Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Approaches
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Chapter 49
Using Smartphones in the College Classroom
A cellular phone that also contains internet capabilities; applications can be download and used in the same way computer applications are used.
Published in Chapter: Using Smartphones in the College Classroom; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 12
Primary School Students' Perceptions About the Use of Mobile Games in the Classroom
A smartphone is a mobile phone with highly advanced features such as wireless capability, global positioning system (GPS), camera/video, speech recognition, various sensors and applications.
Published in Chapter: Primary School Students' Perceptions About the Use of Mobile Games in the Classroom; From: Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education
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Chapter 2
Mobile Mental Health for Depression Assistance: Research Directions, Obstacles, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Implementing mHealth
A mobile device with traditional cellphone communicating capabilities such as voice call and short message service (SMS), internet access via wi-fi or mobile data, global positioning system (GPS), and app management accessibility.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Mental Health for Depression Assistance: Research Directions, Obstacles, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Implementing mHealth; From: Digital Therapies in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health
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Chapter 104
SMS Use Intensity Changes in the Age of Ubiquitous Mobile Internet Access: A Two-Level Investigation of Residential Mobile Communications Customers in Germany
Radio-based consumer telecommunication appliance with a browser which makes it possible to conveniently access the Internet and its services via data networks of mobile network operators and with the capability to run software applications downloaded with the help of wireless or wired telecommunication networks.
Published in Chapter: SMS Use Intensity Changes in the Age of Ubiquitous Mobile Internet Access: A Two-Level Investigation of Residential Mobile Communications Customers in Germany; From: Encyclopedia of E-Commerce Development, Implementation, and Management
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Chapter 524
Context-Aware Personalization for Mobile Services
Is a mobile phone with sophisticated processing and computing capabilities, running an advanced operating system such as Android, Windows mobile, IOS, etc.
Published in Chapter: Context-Aware Personalization for Mobile Services; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 3
A Young Consumer's Inclination of Mobile Wallets Gateway for Cashless Payment
A smartphone is a handheld electronic device that provides a connection to a cellular network and the internet.
Published in Chapter: A Young Consumer's Inclination of Mobile Wallets Gateway for Cashless Payment; From: Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and Information Science in Industry 5.0
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Chapter 38
Teacher Technology Leadership
A mobile phone that combines Internet access with a camera and music player.
Published in Chapter: Teacher Technology Leadership; From: Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society
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Chapter 8
New Communication Technologies: A Focus Group Study About Children
An advanced mobile communication device that has been designed by the addition of personal digital assistant features—which is a kind of computer—to the conventional features of the cell phone.
Published in Chapter: New Communication Technologies: A Focus Group Study About Children; From: Handbook of Research on Children's Consumption of Digital Media
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Chapter 19
Privacy, Trust, and Business Ethics for Mobile Business Social Networks
A class of wireless phones typically used to describe handsets with many features and often a keyboard. What makes the phone “smart” is its ability to handle data, not only voice calls. Smartphones can fulfill nearly all communication requirements of the users. a) Users are always available, b) User can reach his/her friends (Internet, e-mail) independent from place and time through different wireless technologies (mobility), c) Smart phones are personal trusted devices (can fulfill the functions/demands of privacy security, trust building), d) Multimedia data (pictures and graphics) can be transferred.
Published in Chapter: Privacy, Trust, and Business Ethics for Mobile Business Social Networks; From: Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibilities
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Chapter 1
Emoticon Use in Mobile Communications :-)
An electronic device that has phone, messaging and internet capabilities.
Published in Chapter: Emoticon Use in Mobile Communications :-); From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 9
A Research Contribution to the Analysis of Mobile Devices in Higher Education from Medical Students' Point of View
A mobile phone that included more advanced features than the traditional phone (for example the touch screen).
Published in Chapter: A Research Contribution to the Analysis of Mobile Devices in Higher Education from Medical Students' Point of View; From: Handbook of Research on Mobile Devices and Applications in Higher Education Settings
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Chapter 43
Mobile Phone Use and Children's Literacy Learning
Communication and computing device with application abilities.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Phone Use and Children's Literacy Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 20
Dimensions of Mobile Phone Behaviors in Environmental Communication
A type of device that combines the features of handheld computer and regular mobile phone. A smartphone allows users to store information, send e-mail, install programs etc.
Published in Chapter: Dimensions of Mobile Phone Behaviors in Environmental Communication; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 1
Exploring Mobile Users' Daily Experiences in the United States and Taiwan: An Experience Sampling Method to Study Privacy Concerns in Location-Based Marketing Applications
A mobile-based technology that integrates computing functions into a mobile device. Characteristics of a smartphone include strong hardware capabilities, comprehensive mobile operating systems, and computing capabilities similar to a minicomputer. A smartphone enables consumers to access the Internet and to use multimedia contents such as music, videos, and digital games.
Published in Chapter: Exploring Mobile Users' Daily Experiences in the United States and Taiwan: An Experience Sampling Method to Study Privacy Concerns in Location-Based Marketing Applications; From: Privacy and Security Challenges in Location Aware Computing
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Chapter 66
Adoption of Mobile and Information Technology in an Energy Utility in Brazil
An intelligent mobile phone with data-handling characteristics similar to computers.
Published in Chapter: Adoption of Mobile and Information Technology in an Energy Utility in Brazil; From: Handbook of Research on Mobility and Computing: Evolving Technologies and Ubiquitous Impacts
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Chapter 2
Internet of Things Systems to Optimize Agricultural Processes in Developing Countries
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Chapter 94
Chinese Smartphone Market Progress and Prospects
A mobile phone with an advanced mobile operating system. It typically combines the features of a cell phone with those of other popular mobile devices, such as personal digital assistant, media player and GPS navigation unit.
Published in Chapter: Chinese Smartphone Market Progress and Prospects; From: Encyclopedia of E-Commerce Development, Implementation, and Management
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Chapter 35
Mobile Phone Sensing in Scientific Research
It is a mobile device equipped with several sensors and an operating system with advanced computing capabilities in addition to the basic phone functions.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Phone Sensing in Scientific Research; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Chapter 2
Characterization of Online Learners or Students in Namibia
A mobile device with the capabilities of letting the user accessing online platforms such as Internet and social media.
Published in Chapter: Characterization of Online Learners or Students in Namibia; From: Ensuring Adult and Non-Traditional Learners’ Success With Technology, Design, and Structure
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Chapter 641
Adopting Open Source Software in Smartphone Manufacturers' Open Innovation Strategy
A smartphone is a mobile phone that let one not only make telephone calls, send short messages, but also surf the Internet, play games, listen to music, watch movies and other capabilies normally provided by computers such as writing and editing documents, sending and receiving emails and run a myriad of available apps.
Published in Chapter: Adopting Open Source Software in Smartphone Manufacturers' Open Innovation Strategy; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 30
Handhelds for Digital Libraries
Also known as hybrid, is any electronic handheld device that integrates the functionality of a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or other information appliance. This is often achieved by putting “smart” capabilities, such as PDA functions, into a mobile phone. “Smart” functionality includes any additional interface, including a QWERTY board, a touch screen, or even just secure access to company mail
Published in Chapter: Handhelds for Digital Libraries; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Libraries: Design, Development, and Impact
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Chapter 34
Ubiquitous Risk Analysis of Physiological Data
It is a full-featured mobile phone with personal computer like functionalities. Applications for enhanced data processing and connectivity can be installed on the device, and may be developed by the user. Smart functionalities may include miniature keyboard, touch screen, operating system, and modem capabilities.
Published in Chapter: Ubiquitous Risk Analysis of Physiological Data; From: Handbook of Research on Distributed Medical Informatics and E-Health
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Chapter 74
Mobile Device Selection in Higher Education: iPhone versus iPod Touch
A mobile phone that offers expanded features such as music, video, gaming, pictures, web browsing, and mobile TV. These mobile devices may have larger screens, more powerful processers, full qwerty keyboards, and touch screens.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Device Selection in Higher Education: iPhone versus iPod Touch; From: Handbook of Research on Mobility and Computing: Evolving Technologies and Ubiquitous Impacts
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Chapter 103
Security Issues of Smartphones Regarding M-Commerce
A mobile phone with an operating system. It provides other features such as digital camera, media player, GPS and web browsing. The later versions of smartphones also provide touchscreen capability, Wi-Fi, third-party apps, motion sensor, 3G/4G and biometric authentication features such as figure-print.
Published in Chapter: Security Issues of Smartphones Regarding M-Commerce; From: Encyclopedia of E-Commerce Development, Implementation, and Management
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Chapter 97
Mobile Games
A mobile device that is web-capable and location-aware, often with a touchscreen and able to capture and share media content.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Games; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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