Mobile Phones

Mobile Phones

1. User requirements:

   • Mobile phones can be tailored for all types of people and their needs.For example someone who is quiet old might need a phone to only ring people and they might have eyesight problems therefore a phone with big buttons would suit them.
   • Some people might find it diffucult using phone as they might have special needs which phones can cater to for example many phones have voice activated assistants which can help severely impaired people.
     • Some people might finding a standard phone diffucult for example some people might be more comfortable with using a touch screen than a qwerty keypad or just want a phone to ring people and text which means a smart phone is not for them.

2. Phones are a major impact on society today. They have made our day to day lifes alot easier, for example using gps to naviagte around and apps that let us do range of things we couldnt do before

   • We can use apps to keep us fit and healthy, paying for goods and services and also connecting with other people.

3. Mobile Phone Networks

   • A cell network is a wireless network scattered over area which are called cells each cell is supplied with at least one base station ( fixed-location transceiver)
   • Research suggest that it is very unlikely that mobile phone or even base stations increase the risk of health problems however there is an greater uncertainty about potential risks for the long term
   • Most parts of the country have good network coverage however rural areas don't as they aren't as many base stations as it is not as populated as the cities

4. When phones are thrown away they are usually a harm to the environment as many components of the phone are considered toxic for example lithium and cadmium which can contaminate the soil

   • When phones are being manufactured they release toxic materials which can affect the employers making the phone also it can create pollution effecting the environment

5. Transfering Data

   • You can transfer data between phone in many different way. For example bluetooth, social networking, email, MMS and swaping memory card
     • Bluetooth is a universal wireless standard for connecting various digital devices they are transferred by radio frequency and need to be no further then 30ft apart it however can only connect with one device at a time
       • Bluetooth can have some privacy issues as people can 'Bluejack' which means a person can hack into your phone and use it to check your messages and other thing. This can be prevent if your turn your bluetooth off when not needed, only be visible to paired devices and pair devices with codes

6. Restrictions On Phones

   • Phones are banned in school as they can interfer with studies and taking their attention away from the work, also can be used in a wrong way
   • Phones are not allowed in aeroplanes as the signals on the phone can interfere with the planes communication systems if phones are used the flight attendant will tell you to turn it off and a potential fine can occur
   • Court rooms don't allow mobile phones as they can interfere with the court case and also court rooms are private and confidential and that shouldnt be affected. If you use your phone they can fine you and will tell you to leave the court.

7. Mobile Phone Uses

   • Unacceptable behaviour on a phone; Cyber bullying, hacking, misuse of internet
   • Acceptable behaviour; Check emails, communicate with others, research subjects eg.

8. Privacy & Safety

   • If someone goes into your phone they can tell a person; where you live, bank details, family information, age eg.
     • You can prevent this by keeping passwords on phone, check apps you download and their permissions and stick to official app distributions