Lecture Post 4

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 we discussed networking and majority of the topics that it encompasses. We traced the history of the internet back to the ARPANET and discussed packets and protocols. In terms of networking and how it would apply to THE POD, the domain name that would be used for the website promoting my product would most likely be www.thepod.com or www.podworld.com. This domain name would stand in for the ip address of the website.