Glossary of terms for Cell Phones
- Display Type
- Display Size
- Camera
- Weight
- Design
- Messaging
- Operating System
- Stand-by
- Talk-time
- GPRS
- HSCSD
- 3G
- EDGE
- WLAN
- Bluetooth
- USB
- Infrared Port
- Built-in GPS receiver
Display Type
Device display can be:
- STN (Super Twisted Nematic).
- TFT (Thin Film Transistor).
- TFD (Thin Film Diode).
- OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode).
Display Size
The size of the display in pixels.
Camera
Device with the ability to take a still picture or shoot a video clip using a built-in camera.
Weight
The weight of the device with battery attached.
Design
Bar
Rectangular shape device with no flip design features.
Folder
Device has two parts; the upper part contains the display, and the bottom part contains the numeric keyboard.
Flip
Device has two parts; the numeric keyboard flips down to reveal a qwerty keyboard.
Slide
Device with two plates which slide apart, unveiling the numeric keyboard.
Swivel
Device that allow the user to rotate the top face to the side and up.
Messaging
Messaging functions of the device. The possible values are:
- SMS (Short Message Service).
- EMS (Electronic Message Service).
- MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service).
- Email.
- Fax.
- Instant Messaging.
Operating System
OS (Operating System) is the software that controls the operation of a device, directs the input and output of data and controls the processing of programs. His role is managing the functioning of the device, running the applications programs, serving as an interface between the device and the user.
Stand-by
The amount of time the phone can stay connected to the network without recharging.
Talk-time
The amount of time the phone can make calls without recharging.
GPRS
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is the first high-speed digital data service that allows information to be sent and received with speed from 56 up to 114 kbps.
HSCSD
HSCSD (High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data) is a service that allows information to be sent and received with maximum speed up to 57.6 kbps and is used for videoconferencing and multimedia transmission.
3G
3G (3rd Generation) provides video calls, streaming, high speed downloads and voice calls, all in the same time.
EDGE
EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) is a technology which acts as a bolt-on enhancement to GPRS networks, that allows improved data transmission rates.
WLAN
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) is a wireless local area network that uses radio waves to enable communication between devices in a limited area.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth provides wireless connection and enables you to transfer data from one device to another, up to 1, 10 or 100 meters.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a plug-in connection that is used to connect devices to PC and has a maximum bandwidth of 12 Mbps (megabits per second) for USB 1.0 and 1.1 or 480 Mbps for Hi-Speed USB 2.0.
Infrared Port
Infrared port provides wireless connection and enables you to transfer data from one device to another, only in close distance and direct visibility.
Built-in GPS receiver
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system for determining postion on the Earth's surface by comparing radio signals from several satellites.