Microsoft patents "SMART INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES"

Abstract
A universal smart interface and peripheral management system for portable devices such as mobile phones. The smart system includes a connector interface that connects peripherals to a phone and/or personal digital assistant (PDA), through the smart system. The smart system includes a cradle for receiving a cell phone and interfacing the phone to external systems such as peripherals, networks and other systems through a USB hub and other suitable connector interfaces. The peripheral devices to which the smart system can interface include, but are not limited to, large displays (e.g., television), external monitors, input devices such as mice and keyboards, external storage devices, and networks (wired and/or wireless). The smart system also facilitates connectivity to large display systems such as TVs, computer displays and monitors.



Description
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 60/959,732 entitled "PORTABLE DEVICE MULTIPLE INTERFACE HUB" and filed Jul. 16, 2007, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. This application is related to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (Atty. Dkt. No. 321550.02) entitled "PASSIVE INTERFACE AND SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION FOR PORTABLE DEVICES" filed on ______.

BACKGROUND

[0002]Mobile communications devices such as cell phones are ubiquitous in personal and business settings. Advances in the design and computing capabilities of such devices serve as the catalyst for demanding more access to these capabilities by consumers. For example, cameras, text messaging, display systems are some features provided in addition to the basic call functionality originally provided for such devices. Moreover, the ability to now connect to services on both IP and cellular communications networks further drives the demand for more systems that provide convenient access to these services and functionality.

[0003]This becomes particularly desirable in emerging markets where the average user may have a handheld mobile communications device but not a home computer. This is because voice communications between users may typically be considered more valuable to the user than a computing system. Moreover, the cost of cell phones is significantly less than computing systems at many levels. For example, the phones can be obtained for free or at a nominal cost based on the dialing plan to which the user subscribes. However, the cell phone is rapidly evolving into a smart communications device that can provide sufficient computing power and functionality to drive a wide variety of peripherals as well as access network services. A major impediment to taking advantage of this evolving technology in the cell phone, for example, is the inability to connect the phone to peripheral devices and systems.

SUMMARY

[0004]The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some novel embodiments described herein. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0005]The disclosed mechanism is a multipurpose smart system (or interface system) that functions to connect a mobile communications device (e.g., a cell phone) or data device (e.g., PDA) to different peripheral devices (e.g., printers, displays, input devices, external storage entities, etc.) and networks (e.g., IP network, home networks, etc.).

[0006]The smart system includes a housing having a cradle portion into which the mobile communications device can be seated. When seated in the cradle, the mobile communications device mechanically and electrically engages the functionality of the smart system. The cradle is designed into the housing such that when seated in the cradle, the mobile communications device is positioned and oriented for convenient user interaction with an optimum number of features such as the keypad, device display, audio output (e.g., speakers), audio input (e.g., microphone), device camera (e.g., lens for capturing images), and so on.

[0007]In an alternative embodiment, the mobile communications device is not seated into the cradle of the smart system, but interfaces to the smart system using a tether (e.g., mini-USB cable) via which the device user has more freedom to move the device.

[0008]In still another embodiment, the mobile communications device interfaces to the smart system and associated functionality via a wireless link (e.g., Bluetooth.TM., Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, IrDA, etc.).

[0009]The smart system provides a set of standard modular connectors for a wide variety of peripheral systems. The smart system includes a USB hub subsystem having a set of USB ports and controller for managing connections to USB-capable devices. The smart system also includes a physical network connection (e.g., Ethernet) for connecting to IP networks, for example. The USB and/or the network connection facilitate interconnecting one mobile device to another through the smart system, and/or through multiple systems.

[0010]The peripheral devices to which the hub can interface include, but are not limited to, large displays, external monitors (e.g., television), input devices such as mice and keyboards, external storage devices, and networks (wired and/or wireless). Adding these peripherals allows the user to fully take advantage of the computing resources of the mobile communications device phone.

[0011]When seated into the smart system cradle, the mobile communications device automatically configures itself to not only operate with the smart system but also with peripheral systems connected to the smart system. An application and driver installed on the mobile communications device facilitates interaction with the functionality of the smart system and the connected peripherals, as well as the smart system and peripherals receiving information about the connected device.

[0012]To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

Secured CPC Getac PS535F

It became known when a new secure handheld computer brand Getac, produced the well-known Taiwanese company Mitac Technology Corporation. The new model will be marked PS535F. Getac PS535F, like its predecessor, is intended to be used as a handheld computer, mobile handset and wireless networking solutions to complex problems of navigation conditions.



CPC complies with IP-54 (protection against dust and moisture), and MIL-STD 810F, certified for resistance to temperature, humidity, shock and vibration, withstand a fall from a height of 1.52 meters, a range of operating temperatures from -20 to 60 degrees , storage temperatures - from -30 to 70 degrees. The parameters of resistance to external influences remain unchanged, as the weight and dimensions of the device (300 g, 144.25 x 82.25 x 29.3 mm).



Changes in the hardware and software of the CPC secure. The new device uses Samsung 2450 processor with clock frequency of 533 MHz, also doubled the amount of random access memory (from 64 to 128 MB). Is a tangible fact, and move with QVGA resolution (320x240) at VGA (640x480). Diagonal screen - 3.5 inches. The screen is made of high-definition picture technology with LED backlight. The new device is the presence of 3-megapixel camera, which coupled with the VGA screen significantly extend the scope of the CPC in part to work with graphics.

The amount of nonvolatile memory has remained constant - 2 GB. No changes have been touched and wireless interfaces (IEEE 802.11 b / g and Bluetooth v2.0 class 2). GPS-module still represented chip SiRF Star III, the number of channels - 20. PDAs running Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, which allows the use of SD memory cards up to 8 GB (to 2 GB of the predecessor). The battery is still has a capacity of 2400 mAh and provides the device for 8 hours.

App Store is preparing for Valentine's gifts

Finishing the second month of winter, which means that it is not far off day of the year. The company proposes to use the Apple App Store to shop and buy some interesting applications that are useful for owners of iPhone on 14 February.

Love Detector. Share your favorite, how strong your feelings. Their extent can be seen in the 10-point scale detector love. Slightly tilt your iPhone and arrow popolzet up.



Shakespeare. Find beautiful romantic words will be much easier, because in this application - a complete collection of the legendary William Shakespeare, however, only in the original - at the same time it will be possible to tighten their knowledge of English.

Around Me. Through GPS, the application AroundMe to determine what is around you. iPhone meters to tell how much you want your institution and in what direction to go.

hiCard Holiday. This application will create your own virtual Valentine in two accounts: choose a suitable design, write greetings on the back, and send to your loved ones.

Candy Valentine Hearts. Do «Valentine» in the form of chocolates and hearts. Everyone - different, that all were pleased to who you care about.

Japanese operator KDDI introduced 10 new models of mobile phones

Japanese mobile operator KDDI introduced a spring collection of mobile phones, which includes 12 models, including two previously announced - E30HT (HTC Touch Pro) and Sharp E05SH. The head of the list of new products - Walkman Phone, Premier ³ produced by Sony Ericsson:



The model is different to the rest of their exquisite designs, decent delivery and high quality sound. Other technical features of the phone looks like:

• Dimensions: 50h105h16, 3 mm
• Weight: 113 gr.
• Main display: 3-inch, resolution 480h854 point
• External Display: 1.72-inch, OLED, razresheniem288h24 point
• Camera: 3.2 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Built-in digital TV tuner (one-segment)
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared

Mobile phone Wooo H001 production company Hitachi has a very rare "chip" for mobile phones - it stereoscopic display that can display real 3D image by applying the so-called parallaksnogo barrier. In addition to stereo, on-screen 3.1-inch display ISP Wooo H001 domestic production can play in a variety of games, watch video and TV programs (one-segment). In addition, the phone itself can play in two directions.



Other characteristics such Wooo H001:

• Dimensions: 51h111h18, 6 mm
• Weight: 145 gr.
• Main display: 3.1-inch, IPS, permission 480h854 point
• External display: LED matrix 3h15
• Camera: 5 MP from avtofokusom and image stabilizer
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Built-in digital TV tuner (one-segment)
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared
Another model from Sony Ericsson in this collection was and fototelefon series Cyber-shot - S001:

The operator said that the novelty is the world's first phone with a 8.1 MP camera and a huge 3.3-inch organic display VGA resolution. Apart from working in CDMA network operator, KDDI, Cyber-shot S001 allows owners to use outside of Japan and GSM networks.





Brief specifications Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot S001:

• Dimensions: 51h115h17, 8 mm
• Weight: 145 gr.
• Main display: 3.3-inch, OLED, resolution 480h854 point
• Camera: 8.1 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Built-in digital TV tuner (one-segment)
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared
Like every vehicle submitted KDDI in the presentation of the spring collection of mobile phones, new from Toshiba - T001 also has its own "flavor." That there is a removable panel folding shell, starting from the top and bottom half of the phone to the keyboard itself. In order to manufacture and decorate panels T001 will apply a variety of materials including leather and Swarovski crystals.





Other technical features Toshiba T001:

• Dimensions: 50h105h16, 3 mm
• Weight: 113 gr.
• Main display: 3.1-inch, OLED, resolution 480h80 points
• External Display: 0.5-inch, OLED, resolution 60h32 point
• Camera: 5 MP from avtofokusom, image stabilizer and the function of determining who in the frame
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Built-in digital TV tuner (one-segment)
• FM-radio
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared
The company will issue a Casio for KDDI mobile phone, designed primarily for the category of subscribers who are active lifestyles - CA001. For them, the phone is set acceleration sensor, which can in conjunction with the software to monitor their sporting achievements. In addition, the operator noted that the CA001 is the first model, which will have a touch-sensitive display and management. What would users can often use such a display, not only in navigation, the phone manufacturer predustanovil small program - a virtual piano, whose keys are of course located on the display.




Other features of Casio CA001:

• Dimensions: 50h109h17, 8 mm
• Weight: 122 gr.
• Main display: 3.1-inch, resolution 480h854 point
• External display: LED matrix 17h7
• Camera: 5 MP from avtofokusom and image stabilizer
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Built-in digital TV tuner (one-segment)
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared
The model from Sharp - SH001 is another model for the "Photo", which is on its "board" 8 PLC (CCD) matrix, the new processor ProPix images and 3-inch widescreen Mobile ASV LCD screen-resolution VGA. Also, in your phone, there are a number of voice features including noise reduction, slowing down the pronunciation of speech and cleaning vote of ambient noise.




Other features of Sharp SH001:

• Dimensions: 48h111h16, 6 mm
• Weight: 124 gr.
• Main display: 3-inch, New Mobile ASV, permission 480h854 point
• Camera: 8 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Built-in digital TV tuner (one-segment)
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared
The model is powered by Panasonic - P001, different from the words of the creators, strict, and at the same time, attractive design with rectangular features. This model is implemented in the form factor "cot" and has a total thickness of 13.3 mm, with the result that should be a positive impact on its sales in the category of users who are demanding an external style. Also worth noting the presence of P001 support wireless games using Bluetooth technology, the keyboard and relief has become a standard feature for many years in raskladnyh phones Panasonic - automatic disclosure.




Specifications Panasonic P001:

• Dimensions: 50h112h13, 3 mm
• Weight: 117 gr.
• Main display: 3.1-inch, resolution 480h854 point
• External Display: 0.4-inch, OLED, resolution 56h12 points
• Camera: 3.2 MP
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Built-in digital TV tuner (one-segment)
• Communication: Bluetooth, infrared
Closes the main line of the spring collections KDDI child model from Kyocera - K001. This phone is primarily intended for purchase by parents for their children, who want to be able to control how their children, and their expenditure on mobile communications. In the first case, the possibility of using GPS navigation, where the parents sitting at home with a computer can view the entire path of movement. In the second case - the parents can choose which functions and services of their chadam allowed to use the phone, but what - no. K001 also has the option to include sound and light sirens, which may include a child in the event of a hazard - attracting the attention of others or discouraging criminals. When you turn the system is turned on and the ability to lock the battery power, sent a message to a pre-specified number from the coordinates, as well as the automatic dial-in service of saving. It is also worth noting that this phone has a number of training programs and functions - from built-in dictionary and ending all sorts of cribs and napominalok.




Specifications K001:

• Dimensions: 47h100h17, 8 mm
• Weight: 122 gr.
• Main display: 2.8-inch, resolution 240h400 points
• Camera: 2 MP with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Communications: IR
In addition to these phones, the operator (KDDI) introduced a new series of mobile phones - NS, whose acronym literally means New Standart, ie "New Standard." It still includes two models - NS01, manufactured by Kyocera and NS02 model of the Japanese units of the Korean company Pantech, the only "foreign" company presented in the spring collections KDDI. Both models are more focused on the operator zvonkovye (voice) services, and offer a number of design features for more convenient use.

NS01:





In the case of the NS01 such feature is the presence of a belt, which, however, can and unfastening.

NS02:




NS02, despite its modest functional capabilities in comparison with topovymi models, has a pleasant appearance and soft forms, especially those made for more comfortable to wear in his hand.

Specifications NS01:

• Dimensions: 48h100h18, 8 mm
• Weight: 119 gr.
• Main display: 2.8-inch, resolution 240h400 points
• External Display: 0.5-inch, OLED, resolution 60h32 point
• Camera: 2 MP with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation
• Communications: IR
Specifications NS02:

• Dimensions: 41h102h19, 4 mm
• Weight: 134 gr.
• Main display: 2.7-inch, resolution 240h400 points
• Camera: 2 MP with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD memory cards
• Support for GPS Navigation

Mobile World Congress 2009: Acer goes on the market of smartphones

Company Acer sends invitations to the press conference to be held on 16 February, the first day of Mobile World Congress 2009. During the event the company promises to provide smart phones, but details have not yet been clarified.



While relatively new Acer can only speculate. Most likely, it will be a series of communicators based operating system Windows Mobile, because in the past year, Acer acquired E-TEN, is well known for its ruler communicators Glofiish.

Some observers do not exclude the possibility that, at the Mobile World Congress the company may announce its accession to the Alliance Open Handset Alliance, and later to release Android-smartphone.

Samsung B2100 (Niagara): a secure and inexpensive

We have already referred to the new phone, Samsung B2100, code-named Niagara, which the company Samsung is preparing to release. Now pictures and further details were known about the technical specifications for future innovations. Samsung B2100 is the heir and the M110 is a secure entry-level model, resistant to dirt, sand, vibration, water (according to standard IP57: 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter) and downs.

Specifications Samsung B2100:

• Cellular GSM / GPRS / EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Chipset: PNX6512
• 1,77-inch LCD, TFT, permission 120h160 points
• 1,3-MP camera
• FM-radio
• Sound: 72-s tone polyphonic, MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC +, H.263, MPEG4 and 3GP
• Interface Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0
• 10 MB internal memory
• Slot for memory cards microSD
• The noise, which uses two microphones
• Nastrivaemy vibration
• Built-lantern
• The battery capacity of 1000 mAh
• Dimensions - 113h49x17, 5 mm

It may be that Samsung B2100 will be presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and then (after the 13th of March) will go on sale at a price of 70 euros.

Nokia Royal in diamonds and platinum

Mobile phone Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is definitely true status as a model, but it is not unique. Make the exclusivity he tried Stewart and Katherine Hughes (Stuart and Katherine Hughes) from the company Goldstriker, creating the Nokia Royal.



Phone decorated 1160 at 8.2 carats of diamonds. Coverage Corps replaced by platinum panel attached eight platinum screws, weighing about 65 grams. Packing for your phone is made by hand, using granite and leather. Nokia Royal will be released a limited edition of 50 copies on 31 January at the store Colette in Paris.

fring - finalist competition "Mobile Monday Mobile Peer Awards"

Developers of mobile VoIP-client fring announced that fring has been named one of the finalists honorable competition "Mobile Monday Mobile Peer Awards". After the competition among the 163 companies, only 42 were selected, 20 of which came in the final. Among them was the fring. February 16 in Barcelona, the international jury will determine the final winner.

The overall list of finalists is as follows:

• Addict Digital Media
• aka-aki networks GmbH
• Babajob.com
• Big in Japan Inc.
• bioLocate
• Dial2Do
• Fortumo
• Mob4Hire
• Orbster GmbH
• Oxynade
• Tellmewhere
• Xumii
• Aradiom
• fring
• Getjar Networks
• Keynetik
• Mobintech
• PopCatcher AB
• Soonr
• Unkasoft Advergaming

Dell has produced prototypes of Android and Windows Mobile smartphones

According to the Wall Street Journal, the company Dell is already quite close to the entry of smartphones and communicators. This should happen as early as February.

If earlier rumors indicated greater likelihood of an operating system, Windows Mobile, and now sources suggest that the company is also experimenting with the platform Android.

Reported that a group of engineers working on a Dell mobile devices with phone functionality for more than a year in the Chicago office. They have produced prototypes of Android and Windows Mobile. Presumably, Dell will focus its efforts on the device class of high-end.

Krusell: TOP-10 phones in January

The company Krusell, a famous Swedish manufacturer of covers for consumer electronics, has published its traditional monthly rating of mobile phones and smartphones.

TOP-10 most popular phones in January:
• (1) Samsung SGH-i900/i910 Omnia
• (-) HTC Touch HD
• (9) Nokia E51
• (-) Blackberry Storm
• (2) Nokia 6300
• (5) Nokia 3109
• (7) Sony Ericsson X1 Xperia
• (8) Nokia E71
• (-) Nokia 6220
• (10) HTC Diamond
(in brackets indicates position in the last month)

As pointed out by Ulf Sandberg (Ulf Sandberg), marketing director at Krusell, in January, ranking has changed dramatically. In 2008, the list was dominated by Nokia and Sony Ericsson, with the leadership often dostavalos iPhone from Apple. In January 5 places in the ranking is still Nokia, also include the Samsung, Blackberry, HTC and Sony Ericsson. On February Sandberg predicts further increase the popularity of smartphone Blackberry Storm.

After 3 years, the Japanese operator DOCOMO "bury" the second generation of its network

Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO today officially announced that his network of second-generation mova and all related services, including packet data DoPa (DoCoMo Packet Transmission) and maintenance of road phones, March 31, 2012 would be discontinued.

During that time, the operator will be kept informed of its clients using a network of second-generation mova by regular mail and mobile, as well as through its service network services, to discontinue the broadcast network mova and agitate for change in its network of third-generation Foma.

For those subscribers mova, who decide to switch to 3G network operator launched a special campaign by offering discounts on the purchase of new mobile phones, excluding service charges. For those who do not wish to move to a new network after the broadcast mova network operator to pay the balance in cash, without any extra charge.

Recall that a digital network mova from DOCOMO start broadcasting in March 1993. Then the operator introduced a 4 cell phones and two road. We offer you to get acquainted with their picture:

Digital Carhon:


Digital Shoulder:


Digital Mova N from NEC, one of the first phones in the form factor "cot" (two years earlier, the same NEC issued for the analog network DOCOMO Mova N):


Digital Mova P from Panasonic:


Digital Mova F from Fujitsu:


Digital Mova R from the JRC:

The spring collection of mobile phones from SoftBank Mobile

Japanese mobile operator SoftBank Mobile presented his spring collection of mobile phones, which includes nine models. The focus of the anonsirovannoy line of mobile products is on the part of the mobile entertainment content in mobile phones, including the admission of TV programs and listen to music.

The head of the list mobile SoftBank 932SH manufactured by Sharp.



This model is implemented in raskladnom form factor and has an attractive and expensive "look. Among other features 932SH is worth noting the existence of a large wide 3.3-inch New Mobile ASV LCD screen-resolution VGA. In addition, this phone is able to simultaneously display and record TV programs (one-segment), it is equipped with a 5.1-channel audio, 8 MP CCD (CCD) matrix and support a full 3D games.

Other specifications SoftBank 932SH:

• Support networks: HSDPA (3,6 Mbps) [home] WCDMA; [guest] WCDMA / GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
• Dimensions: 50h109h18 mm
• Weight: about 140 gr.
• Main display: 3.3-inch, New Mobile ASV, permission 854h480 points, displaying more than 16 million colors
• Main Camera: 8 MP, PLC (CCD) with avtofokusom and image stabilization system
• camera for video: VGA, CMOS (CMOS)
• Support for microSD / microSDHC memory cards
• built-in TV tuner (one-segment)
• Music player
• Communications: infrared, Bluetooth
• Support FeliCa contactless payment services
• Support for GPS Navigation
The second phone, which was announced operator, was a model 930CA from Casio, which is the fact that preparations for the shooting of its 8.1 MP camera takes less than a second, which is comparable to modern digital cameras, and enable the owners of the phone not to miss important points.



The very same phone was made in the form-factor "slider" and has a large widescreen 3-inch LCD screen-resolution VGA, as well as a separate button to activate the camera, which has a number of functions such as tracking Autofocus system and dual image stabilization. Other features of the model, the manufacturer notes the existence of 930CA support reception of digital TV programs (one-segment), a high-speed data transmission technology HSDPA (7,2 Mbit / sec.), As well as 5.1-channel audio.

Specifications SoftBank 930CA look like this:

• Support networks: HSDPA (7,2 Mbps) [home] WCDMA
• Dimensions: 50h112h16, 5 mm
• Weight: about 138 gr.
• Main display: 3-inch, clear-reflecting TFT, resolution 480h854 points, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• Main camera: 8.09 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom and image stabilization system
• Support for microSD / microSDHC memory cards
• built-in TV tuner (one-segment)
• Music player
• Communications: IR
• Support FeliCa contactless payment services
Phone SoftBank 930P manufactured by Panasonic is made in raskladnom body and can play in two directions, with the keys on the keyboard to turn in the right direction - depending on the orientation of large LCD screen with VGA resolution.



930P is the existence of proprietary technology, image processing Viera, thanks to the mobile versions of "big" processor "Mobile PEAKS". In addition, new from Panasonic supports reception of digital TV programs (one-segment), 5.1 MP camera with avtofokusom system of detection of persons in the frame and 6-axial system of image stabilization. Also, this model supports high-speed data transmission technology HSDPA (7,2 Mbit / sec.), As well as full 3D games, some of which will be preinstalled in the phone.



Other specifications SoftBank 930P:

• Support networks: HSDPA (7,2 Mbps) [home] WCDMA; [guest] WCDMA / GSM
• Dimensions: 50h109h17, 5 mm
• Weight: about 124 gr.
• Main display: 3.1-inch, resolution 480h854 points, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• Main camera: 5.07 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom and image stabilization system
• camera for video: VGA, CMOS (CMOS)
• Support for microSD / microSDHC memory cards
• built-in TV tuner (one-segment)
• Music player
• Communications: infrared, Bluetooth
• Support FeliCa contactless payment services
• Support for GPS Navigation
The company has prepared for the NEC SoftBank thin mobile phone in the slider form factor - 830N, whose disclosure is under a small angle. Despite its small thickness (13.9 mm), 830N is equipped with large 3-inch VGA LCD display permits, which, in the standby mode, can be displayed in real time a wide range of information is automatically downloaded from the Internet.



Among other features 830N manufacturer provides the availability of support for the reception of digital television (one-segment) and the functions of "time shift", to view the missing episode (for example, in a telephone conversation).



Other specifications SoftBank 830N:

• Support networks: HSDPA (7,2 Mbps) [home] WCDMA
• Dimensions: 49h105h13, 9 mm
• Weight: about 113 gr.
• Main display: 3 - [inch, New Mobile ASV, resolution of 854x480 pixels, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• Main Camera: 3.2 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom and image stabilization system
• Support for microSD / microSDHC memory cards
• built-in TV tuner (one-segment)
• Music player
• Communications: infrared, Bluetooth
• Support FeliCa contactless payment services
Another model, which was presented to the company Panasonic in the spring collections of Japanese mobile operator, was the phone under the symbol 831P. This model, made in raskladnom form factor, is primarily a stylish appearance, the special structure and texture of building materials. In addition, it has a button automatic disclosure of the phone, which you can assign one of 12 functions, which will run in the disclosure of the phone, so very easy telephone with one hand.



Other specifications SoftBank 831P:

• Support networks: HSDPA (3,6 Mbps) [home] WCDMA; [guest] WCDMA / GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
• Dimensions: 49h109h15, 9 mm
• Weight: about 115 gr.
• Main display: 3-inch, resolution 240h427 points, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• External Display: 0.77-inch, OLED, 96h25-resolution pixels, Monochrome
• Main Camera: 2 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom
• camera for video: VGA, CMOS (CMOS)
• Support for microSD memory cards
• built-in TV tuner (one-segment)
• Music player
• Communications: IR
In addition to Panasonic, in a collection of mobile phones SoftBank "Spring 2009" has been submitted to another manufacturer - Sharp with three other models: SoftBank 831SH, 831SH KT and 830SH for Biz. The latest model is a modification of the earlier models 830SH, which added business features, or to be exact - the opportunity to purchase large phone companies and have over the remote access and to include disabling certain functions, making the phone suitable for inclusion in the internal information security company.



Brief specifications SoftBank 830SH for Biz are:

• Support networks: HSDPA (3,6 Mbps) [home] WCDMA; [guest] WCDMA / GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
• Dimensions: 49h97h17, 6 mm
• Weight: about 105 gr.
• Main display: 2.4-inch, New Mobile ASV, permission 240h320 points, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• Main Camera: 2 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD / microSDHC memory cards
• Music player
• Communications: IR
Models SoftBank 831SH and 831SH KT differ only by the appearance and content: 831SH KT is intended solely for the female half, idolatress character "Hello Kitty", while "normal" - a more neutral, but has a wide range of colors in the selection of the shell.



Brief specifications SoftBank 831SH/831SH KT:

• Support networks: HSDPA (3,6 Mbps) [home] WCDMA; [guest] WCDMA / GSM
• Dimensions: 49h105h15, 9 mm
• Weight: about 109 gr.
• Main display: widescreen 3-inch, New Mobile ASV, permission 240h400 points, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• External Display: 0.8-inch, OLED, resolution 39h96 points
• Main Camera: 3.2 MP, CMOS (CMOS) with avtofokusom
• Support for microSD / microSDHC memory cards
• built-in TV tuner (one-segment)
• Music player
• Communications: IR
• Support FeliCa contactless payment services
Encloses a list announced by mobile phone from the spring collections SoftBank model of the South Korean company Samsung Electronics - 731SC. This model is the only one of several new models made in the form-factor "monoblock" and neyaponskogo manufacturer. This phone has a modest function in a modern, even from our perspective, standards, where is it that you can mention the presence of 731SC 1,3 MP camera, support for HSDPA networks (3.6 Mbps), multilingual menus, as well as the presence of Japanese, English and Korean dictionaries.



Other characteristics of SoftBank 731SC:

• Support networks: HSDPA (3,6 Mbps) WCDMA
• Dimensions: 44,6 h107, 9h14, 7 mm
• Weight: approximately 93.8 gr.
• Display: 2-inch, TFT, 320x240 pixels resolution, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• Main Camera: 1.3 MP, CMOS (CMOS)
• Support for microSD / microSDHC memory cards
• Music player
• Communications: IR

IBM and RIM increase the mobility of business

IBM and the company Research In Motion (RIM) recently introduced software for collaborative work and the development of Lotus, to improve the functionality of the platform smartphones BlackBerry. New features will help users to find professionals, forming working groups, sharing information and communicate in real time, making them more effective and productive, not only in the office, but also beyond.

This initiative is in response to the growing worldwide demand for mobility. Experts predict Institute IBM Institute for Business Value, by 2011 the number of mobile Internet users will reach one billion. As expected in the coming decade has changed the method by which the vast majority of people will interact with the Web-environment.

New features of the platform BlackBerry, demonstrated at Lotusphere, include:

• Mobile access to based on the open standard ODF documents, and (later), spreadsheets and presentations IBM Lotus Symphony;
• Technology-based Web 2.0 software IBM Lotus Quickr, which helps users find, share and manage business content (documents, photos and video materials) on their smartphones BlackBerry;
• advanced features of software IBM Lotus Connections for access to online communities, forums and blogs (including profiles and tags).
IBM and RIM to launch these features and tools for BlackBerry smartphones in the coming months - the viewing of documents Lotus Symphony and a new option for Lotus Connections will be available already in the second quarter.

Enter the Year of the Smartphone: 171 Million and Rising

2008 proved to be a Year of Two Halves. In the first half, mobile handset shipments happily chugged along at ~14% YoY. In the second half, 3Q handset shipments slowed to 8% before crashing into the Red in 4Q with -10%. The underlying root cause? “Sheer fear sapped the confidence of consumers, enterprises and corporate users across the board,” says Jake Saunders, Asia-Pacific Vice-President of ABI Research. “As a result, 2008 signed out the year with 1.21 billion handsets shipped for an annual growth of 5.4%. Just a year ago we had +16%”.



2008 was very much a Year of Winners and Losers:
The largest gainer in market-share was Samsung with an increase of +2.7% (2008: 16.2%). Samsung had a faultless four quarters, driven by handsets such as the Omnia and Ultra series.
The next significant gainer was Nokia with +1.8% (38.6%). Most of those gains, however, were secured in the first half of the year. Market-share started to slide in the second half and 4Q in particular as emerging market growth stalled.
LG secured a +1.5% increase for an 8.3% share, in particular gaining significant traction in the North American market.

“While those three manufacturers dominate the global market, it probably would not come as a surprise to many that RIM (Blackberry) and Apple (iPhone) boldly moved up in the market-share stakes with growths of 0.9% and 0.8% respectively,” notes Kevin Burden, Practice Director for Mobile Devices. Despite the tough economic climate, these two players are likely to continue their march to the consumer centre-stage but it in a way that does not drop their handset ASPs to bargain basement levels. HTC was late entering the consumer smartphone market with the Android-based G1, but the vendor has significant contracts in place (such as T-Mobile) which should play to the its advantage in 2009.

The vendor with the most significant loss in market-share was Motorola with –5.1% in 2008 (8.3%). This is an improvement on 2007 in which the firm suffered a –7.8% drop, but it underscores the urgency for Sanjay Jha and Motorola’s senior management to deliver robust selling products in 2009. It will be a tough year for Motorola but it needs to deliver handsets that draw back the once faithful Motorola purchaser before it is truly too late. The challenge is that purchasers in 2009 will be very, very picky.

Sony-Ericsson also stumbled in the mid part of 2008 with a -0.7% contraction in market-share. The release of Experia 1X in 4Q and related smartphone products could help the vendor improve market share in 2009.

“Sharp revisions to country-by-country economic conditions in the space of just three months will likely mean that a YoY handset shipment contraction of between -5% and -10% is becoming a distinct possibility,” concludes Saunders. “What is certain is that handset vendors will be trying to convince everyone they should own a smartphone. Welcome to the Year of Smartphone”.

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