Lecture Post #2

     I've conceptualized a gadget that would become a turning point for the new age of the cellular phone. This device is called THE POD. It is a wireless pod shaped device that sits in the ear cavity that responds to voice commands. Using complex voice recognition software, THE POD reacts to your every word. Simple commands such as "CALL TOM", or "SEND TEXT MESSAGE TO" directs the pod to do what you ask. This also allows THE POD to be compatible with other non-pod devices because you can still complete "stone-age" cellular device techniques such as manual text messaging. When a call comes into your device, you hear it in your ear, when a text-message comes in, THE POD gives you the option to either read the text later or now upon which it is spoken into your ear. THE POD when not in use can be removed and attached to a necklace (comes with the phone) or to any article of clothing on the upper body. In order to access the web to check mail, websites, browse etc. the user must press the projector button located on the pod which projects a holographic keyboard and screen in front of them.  With this, users can use the internet and "put it away" when they are done. The device is also customizable as consumers would have the option to choose from various skins and accessories such a chains, pocket clips, charging stations and etc.
     In lecture Professor discussed hardware and how RAM, and processing sizes affect the quality, speed and success of your product. THE POD would most likely require a lot of RAM in order to run holographic processing, computing, voice recognition technology and much more. In my research I discovered that the average handheld cellular device " now averages 128MB of RAM for data storage and another 128 MB-256 MB of memory for software and storing music and photos." For THE POD , we would like to reach beyond what the average cellular phone can do and would include a 200 MB RAM to incorporate all of the technology into the product. THE POD does not come with physical external hardware such as a keyboard and mouse... it is projected by holograms.

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http://datastorage.lifetips.com/cat/63231/cell-phone-storage/index.html