Smart Phone and Next Generation Mobile Computing

18 Smart Phone and Next-Generation Mobile Computing

3 G services. MNOs are seeking “killer apps” for these data ser-

vices, and multimedia applications such as image/video mes-

saging and mobile television are being considered. In contrast

to text-based communication, mobile audio and video commu-

nication targeting mobile devices (such as smart phones) must

maintain both adaptability and high performance while coping

with fundamental design limitations such as power consump-

tion, form factor, wireless connection bandwidth, and mobility.

Some of these problems may be addressed by applying peer-to-peer

technology.

1.3.6 Smart Devices and Smart Space

Given the diversity of wireless technologies, a mobile device such

as a smart phone must be able to integrate ...