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Overview of Digital Communications Succeeding with Technology

Overview of Digital Communications Succeeding with Technology

Digital Communications n Digital communications include all forms of modern electronic communications. n Personal

Digital Communications n Digital communications include all forms of modern electronic communications. n Personal communications involve communications that take place outside of industry – this is our focus. Demo: http: //secondlife. com/ Succeeding with Technology

Personal Communications Old Skool New Skool - Digital n Face-to-face ¡ In person n

Personal Communications Old Skool New Skool - Digital n Face-to-face ¡ In person n Voice ¡ Home phone ¡ Business phone ¡ Public booths n Text ¡ Snail mail Succeeding with Technology ¡ Video Phone/Email/Chat n Voice ¡ Cell Phone ¡ Voice Mail ¡ Internet Phone/Chat n Text ¡ Email ¡ Instant Messaging (IM) ¡ SMS Texting

Types of Communication n Synchronous Communication takes place in real time. ¡Phone conversation ¡Instant

Types of Communication n Synchronous Communication takes place in real time. ¡Phone conversation ¡Instant Messaging n Asynchronous Communication allows participants to leave messages to be accessed whenever. ¡Voice mail ¡Email ¡SMS Texting Succeeding with Technology

Succeeding with Technology Convenience Asynchronous 1. Face-to-face 2. Video conferencing 3. Phone (voice) 4.

Succeeding with Technology Convenience Asynchronous 1. Face-to-face 2. Video conferencing 3. Phone (voice) 4. Instant messaging/Chat 5. Voice mail 6. Email 7. SMS Texting Effectiveness Synchronous Effectiveness vs. Convenience

Emerging Communications Technologies Succeeding with Technology

Emerging Communications Technologies Succeeding with Technology

Voice over IP (Vo. IP) n Technology that enables network managers to route phone

Voice over IP (Vo. IP) n Technology that enables network managers to route phone calls over the same network they use for data. Future of Phones: http: //newsroom. cisco. com/dlls/video_audio_archive/? all Also see Video Telephony Succeeding with Technology

Residential Vo. IP • Residential Vo. IP, Broadband Phone • Phone service over a

Residential Vo. IP • Residential Vo. IP, Broadband Phone • Phone service over a broadband Internet connection. http: //www. voipchoices. com/vonage. html Succeeding with Technology

Video Conferencing n Video conferencing is a technology that combines video and voice communications

Video Conferencing n Video conferencing is a technology that combines video and voice communications along with document sharing. Succeeding with Technology

Cell Phone Technology Succeeding with Technology

Cell Phone Technology Succeeding with Technology

Cellular Network n A cellular network is a radio network in which a geographic

Cellular Network n A cellular network is a radio network in which a geographic area is divided into cells, with a transmission tower and station at the center of each cell, to support mobile communications. Succeeding with Technology

Generations n 1 st Gen – analog wireless signal n 2 nd Gen –

Generations n 1 st Gen – analog wireless signal n 2 nd Gen – digital wireless signal n 3 rd Gen (3 G) – broadband digital network that supports both voice and data services such as video ¡Current 3 G services are barely broadband ¡ 3. 5 G with 3 Mbps data rates is under way Succeeding with Technology

Generations n 4 th Gen ¡ The Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) defines 4

Generations n 4 th Gen ¡ The Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) defines 4 G as a network that operates on Internet technology, combines it with other applications and technologies such as Wi-Fi and Wi. MAX, and runs at speeds ranging from 100 Mbps (in cell-phone networks) to 1 Gbps (in local Wi-Fi networks). 4 G is not just one defined technology or standard, but rather a collection of technologies and protocols to enable the highest throughput, lowest cost wireless network possible. [wikipedia] ¡ Anywhere, anytime computing. Succeeding with Technology

Carriers n A cellular carrier is a company that builds and maintains a cellular

Carriers n A cellular carrier is a company that builds and maintains a cellular network and provides cell phone service to the public. See how they rate: www. consumerreports. org Succeeding with Technology

GSM and CDMA GSM CDMA Cingular AT&T T-Mobile Verizon Sprint Nextel n Digital networking

GSM and CDMA GSM CDMA Cingular AT&T T-Mobile Verizon Sprint Nextel n Digital networking standards for cell phone networks are GSM and CDMA. Succeeding with Technology GSM: Global System for Mobile Communications CDMA: Code division multiple access

GSM and CDMA GSM CDMA Cingular AT&T T-Mobile Verizon Sprint Nextel GSM CDMA (IS-95)

GSM and CDMA GSM CDMA Cingular AT&T T-Mobile Verizon Sprint Nextel GSM CDMA (IS-95) n Covered in virtually all parts of the world n Mature, more stable network with robust features n Less signal deterioration inside buildings n Talktime is generally higher n Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) allows users to switch networks and handsets at will n interferes with some electronics, especially certain audio amplifiers n It can accommodate more users n uses soft handoff, reducing the likelihood of dropped calls n has a well-defined path to higher data rates n are generally unable to roam internationally n Smaller market so features are sometimes late in coming to CDMA devices n every time you subscribe with a new provider you must buy a new phone http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Comparison_of_mobile_phone_standards Succeeding with Technology

GSM and CDMA GSM CDMA Cingular AT&T T-Mobile Verizon Sprint Nextel n GSM Phones

GSM and CDMA GSM CDMA Cingular AT&T T-Mobile Verizon Sprint Nextel n GSM Phones include a subscriber identity module (SIM) for security and convenient data transfer between phones. Succeeding with Technology

Choosing a Cell Phone Service n Consumers choose a carrier based on coverage area,

Choosing a Cell Phone Service n Consumers choose a carrier based on coverage area, handsets available, and services provided. n There are typically two service options: ¡ A pay-as-you-go plan is a prepay system in which you buy minutes up front that must be used in a given time frame ¡ Service contracts are typically for two years and involve finding a plan that best matches your usage Succeeding with Technology

Choosing a Cell Phone Service n Calling plan option variables: ¡ Whenever, or anytime,

Choosing a Cell Phone Service n Calling plan option variables: ¡ Whenever, or anytime, minutes with no time restrictions ¡ Weeknight minutes, typically Monday through Friday, 9: 00 p. m. to 5: 59 a. m. or 6: 59 a. m. ¡ Weekend minutes, typically Saturday 12: 00 a. m. to Sunday 11: 59 p. m. ¡ Rollover minutes are leftover unused minutes passed on from one month to the next ¡ Mobile-to-mobile, or in-network calls refers to phoning other users of the same carrier. ¡ Roaming refers to making calls outside the carriers coverage area using another carriers network Succeeding with Technology

Choosing a Cell Phone Service n Fees: ¡ Using “additional minutes” beyond your service

Choosing a Cell Phone Service n Fees: ¡ Using “additional minutes” beyond your service plan agreement can cost big $ in fees ¡ Roaming can cost big $ in fees Succeeding with Technology

Cell Phone Technologies n Learn about Service Plans, Handsets, Features, and Services by clicking

Cell Phone Technologies n Learn about Service Plans, Handsets, Features, and Services by clicking the logos below. Succeeding with Technology

Cell Phone Features n http: //www. phonescoop. com/phones/fin der. php ¡Phone Finder ¡In Depth

Cell Phone Features n http: //www. phonescoop. com/phones/fin der. php ¡Phone Finder ¡In Depth Succeeding with Technology

Cell Phone Technologies n Cell phone accessories provide added features for example… ¡ A

Cell Phone Technologies n Cell phone accessories provide added features for example… ¡ A 2 GB mini SD memory card can provide ample storage digital photos, music, and video files. ¡ A Bluetooth headset allows you to interact with your phone without taking it out of your pocket. ¡ Car chargers allow you to charge your cell phone from your car power supply. ¡ Assorted cases protect cell phones from damage and make them handy to access. Bluetooth Ear bud reviews: http: //review. zdnet. com/4566 -12523_16 -0. html? sort=ed. Rating 16+desc Succeeding with Technology

Wireless Technologies n Bluetooth is wireless technology that enables a wide variety of digital

Wireless Technologies n Bluetooth is wireless technology that enables a wide variety of digital devices to communicate directly. • 33 ft range • 1 Mbps • www. bluetooth. com Succeeding with Technology

Bluetooth Succeeding with Technology

Bluetooth Succeeding with Technology