Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to wireless technologies, mobile computing, mobile commerce, and the Internet of Things as discussed in the lecture notes.

Wireless Device

A portable electronic device capable of wireless communication.

Mobile Computing

Refers to a real-time connection between mobile devices and computing environments via wireless technology.

Mobile Commerce (m-commerce)

Electronic commerce transactions conducted in a wireless environment, especially via the Internet.

Internet of Things (IoT)

The interconnected network of physical devices that communicate and exchange data with each other.

Bluetooth

A short-range wireless technology used for data exchange between devices over short distances.

Wi-Fi

A technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) for internet access.

Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)

A satellite orbit that allows it to appear stationary above a specific point on Earth, often used for broadcasting TV signals.

Propagation Delay

The time it takes for a signal to travel from the sender to the receiver.

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)

A technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects.

Telemetry Applications

Applications that involve automated communication processes by measuring and transmitting data from remote sources.