Digital Devices

?
  • Created by: JH1010
  • Created on: 25-11-15 11:26
Uses of Digital Devices
Leisure - music, games, photos and videos, social networking, streaming, reading. Travel - Find routes, geotag
1 of 16
Factors to Consider when Choosing Devices
User interface, battery life, security, storage capacity, compatibility, convenience, cost
2 of 16
Common Features
Processor - controls functions of device. Internal Memory - stores program instructions, hard drives - stores large amounts of data - not used in portable devices because of moving parts
3 of 16
Flash Memory
Ideal for portable devices - doesnt lose data when off, no moving parts, used to transfer data. Types - SD card, memory stick, micro SD
4 of 16
Cloud Syncronisation
Store files on remote server. Download to one device and is automatically downloaded onto all devices
5 of 16
Convergence
A device is able to perform functions of another device. E.g. smart phones
6 of 16
Security of Mobile Phones
Hide phones, set PIN, Record IMEI number - provider can block the phone using the number, restrict bluetooth use
7 of 16
Personal Computers
Desktop - input and output peripherals, powerful, easy to upgrade. Laptop - battery powered, optical drives. Netbooks - strong and robust, SSD - fast boot up, designed for internet. Tablet - light and portable, touch screen, playing media, apps
8 of 16
Cameras
Take and view images and videos, crop and edit files, view files on TV using USB and HDMI, download files to computer, zoom in
9 of 16
Digital and Optical Zoom
Digital - crops and enlarges image. Optical - moves lens away from sensor and closer to the subject bring light from the subject closer
10 of 16
GPS Receiver
Geographical coordinates stored in metadata (small text file stored with each image giving details)
11 of 16
Digital Rights Management
Stops you from copying audio or video files
12 of 16
Streaming
Advantages - saves time, uses less storage space. Disadvantages - cannot keep local copy for offline viewing, user experience is dependent on connection quality
13 of 16
Games Consoles
Multi-player gaming, high resolution output, optical drive. Peripherals - controllers, headsets, webcam, motion sensors
14 of 16
Games Consoles Effects on Behaviour
Aggression and decreases empathy, less brain activity in regions involving thinking an emotional control
15 of 16
Satellite Navigations
Uses for drivers - check speed, traffic reports, find scenic routes of conveniences. Risks - taking eyes off road, blind spot, lead driver down hard to navigate roads or to the wrong destination. Pedestrians - find their way round cities
16 of 16

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Factors to Consider when Choosing Devices

Back

User interface, battery life, security, storage capacity, compatibility, convenience, cost

Card 3

Front

Common Features

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Flash Memory

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Cloud Syncronisation

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar ICT resources:

ict
See all ICT resources »See all Digital Devices resources »