Handheld Device Information

A mobile device (also known as cellphone device, handheld device, handheld computer, "Palmtop" or simply handheld) is a pocket-sized computing device, typically having a display screen with touch input or a miniature keyboard. 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 barcode, RFID and smart card readers.

Types of mobile devices

Mobile devices have been designed for many applications and include:

• Mobile computers
• Personal digital assistant/enterprise digital assistant
• Graphing calculator
• Handheld game consoles
• Digital still camera (DSC)
• Digital video camera (DVC or digital camcorder)
• Portable media player
• e-book reader
• Mobile phone
• Pager
• Personal navigation devices (PNDs)

Usage

Handheld devices have become ruggedized for use in mobile field management situations to record information in the field. They are used to achieve a variety of tasks for increasing efficiency that include digitizing notes, sending and receiving invoices, asset management, recording signatures, managing parts and scanning barcodes. 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 and Tablet PC s. Laptop 's do not come under handheld computers as they are not small enough to hold in one's hand.

See also

• Converged device
• List of emerging technologies
• Wikipedia:Help about reading and editing using mobile devices

Categories: Personal digital assistants | Mobile computers | Information appliances

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