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| − | A '''mobile device''' is “a [[transmit]]ting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to generally be used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter’s radiating structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons.”<ref>47 C.F.R. §2.1091(b).</ref> |
+ | A '''mobile device''' is “a [[transmit]]ting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to generally be used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter’s radiating structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons.”<ref>47 C.F.R. §2.1091(b).</ref> |
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| + | Today, consumers use mobile devices for myriad purposes, including “[[chat]]ting” through [[text messaging]], taking pictures, [[browsing]] the [[Web]], making purchases, listening to music, viewing [[video]]s, playing games across [[cyberspace]], and keeping track of friends and relatives. |
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| + | Only about 10-15% of [[wireless]] subscribers use their mobile devices for [[Internet browsing]]. U.S. consumers who use their wireless device to access the [[Internet]] appear particularly interested in obtaining information about traffic, restaurants, [[movies]], stock quotes, maps, sports, and weather. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 02:07, 2 May 2009
A mobile device is “a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to generally be used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter’s radiating structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons.”[1]
Today, consumers use mobile devices for myriad purposes, including “chatting” through text messaging, taking pictures, browsing the Web, making purchases, listening to music, viewing videos, playing games across cyberspace, and keeping track of friends and relatives.
Only about 10-15% of wireless subscribers use their mobile devices for Internet browsing. U.S. consumers who use their wireless device to access the Internet appear particularly interested in obtaining information about traffic, restaurants, movies, stock quotes, maps, sports, and weather.
References
- ↑ 47 C.F.R. §2.1091(b).