WAP (Wireless Application Protoco) is a a specification for a set of communication protocols to standardise the way that devices such as mobile phones can have internet access, instant messaging and emailing.
GRPS (General Packet Radio Services) is a type wireless data connection. It promises data rates from 56 up to 114 Kbps and continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users.
Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of the ‘world wide web’. It includes new functionalities and features that were not available in the past. It’s characterised especially by the change from static web pages to dynamic or user-generated content and the growth of social media.
ADSL (Asymmetric digital subscriber line) is a type of digital subscriber line (DSL). ADSL broadband is a connection provided over home telephone lines. It is data that enables a faster data transmission and broadband connection which works through the copper wires of your existing phone line.
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network. MMS defines a way to send and receive, almost instantaneously, wireless messages that include images, audio, and video clips in addition to text.
SMS (Short Message Service) is commonly referred to ‘text message’. With a SMS, you can send a message of up to 160 characters to another device. Longer messages will automatically be split up into several parts. Most cell phones support this type of text messaging.
IM (Instant Message) is something where you can send a message to someone instantly no matter where they are in the world as long as they have wifi or mobile data. Examples of this are: MSN, Facebook Messenger, Skype and lots more.
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) or in more common terms phone service over the Internet. If you have a good quality Internet connection you can get phone service delivered through your Internet connection instead of from your local phone company.
FORUMS is a discussion area on a website. Website members can post discussions and read and respond to posts by other forum members. Example of this is Yahoo Answers, the answers don’t have to be one line sentences so they are different from a chat room.
GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) is the most successful wireless communications telephony system in the world. Based on digital technology, GSM services are used by over 2 billion people worldwide.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances. The chip can be plugged into computers, digital cameras and mobile phones.
Domain Names & URLS are used to identify one or more IP addresses. Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular Web pages. For example the domain name would be http://www.missguided.com and the url would be https://www.missguided.co.uk/dresses.
Micro-blogging is a combination of blogging and instant messaging that allows users to create short messages to be posted and shared with an audience online. These short messages can come in the form of a variety of different formats including text, images, video, audio, and hyperlinks.
Video Conferencing means using computers to provide a video-link between two or more people. Instead of just talking to someone by telephone, you are able to see them as well. For example Skype or FaceTime.
QR Codes is a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, normally used for storing URLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone. You can get an app on your phone which scans the code and can take you to websites.
NFC (Near Field Communications) It allows them to establish peer-to-peer radio communications, passing data from one device to another by touching them or putting them very close together. Examples of this are: Apple Pay, Android Pay and Amiibo.
Using digital Communication Systems
Protocools used in my day to day basis:
- WAP where i use instant messaging such as iMessage. I also use emailing every day at work.
- GRPS i use when I’m not near free wifi and need access to the internet.
- SMS and MMS when texting people or sending things such as photo’s.
- Domain Names & URLS i use on a daily basis, at work and at home searching things like shopping websites.
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