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Digital Communication Protocols, Methods and Devices
Adam Gilson
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Communication Protocols
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HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
HTTP – short for HyperText Transfer Protocol
Allows users to control what they want the browser to display. E.G – using HTTP at the start of a URL sends a command to the web server asking it to fetch the requested webpage.
A secure version exists for pages that need a secure connection HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure)
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HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
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WAP (Wireless Access Protocol)
WAP – Short for Wireless Application Protocol
Used on mobile devices to securely access information.
WAP uses microbrowsers (browsers with smaller file sizes) to reduce the bandwidth of viewing internet
Pre-3G Light on CPU and battery because it
cannot run most scripts found online
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GSM (Global System for Mobile) GSM – Short for Global System for Mobile
Communication Second generation of internet for mobile
devices (2G) Allows for data to be carried in packets
between the phone and network. First method to allow mobile devices to work
abroad via ‘Roaming’ Roaming is where the phone uses foreign
networks to send requests back to the phones home network. As a result it is much more expensive.
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3G (3rd Generation Protocol) 3G – short for 3rd Generation Protocol Allows mobile devices to transfer data at
speeds from 200kbit/s Uses existing GSM and EDGE systems to
access the internet on mobile devices. Streams data from network to phone and
back in packets Requires special equipment to work. Coverage in the UK is 90% Allows Users to roam in other countries for a
fee
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4G (4th generation Protocol)
4G – short for 4th Generation Protocol
Significantly faster than 3G (up to 6 times faster)
Requires new handset to work. Has to be 4G ready.
Coverage is scarce due to the fact it’s new
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5G (5th Generation Protocol)
5G – short for 5th Generation Protocol
Not available yet – By 2017 Requires new handset to be
accessed Currently only available to military. Speeds up to 20Mbit/s
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GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
GPRS – Short for General Packet Radio Service Second generation of internet for mobile
devices (2G) An alternative to GSM Allows for data to be carried in packets
between the phone and network. First method to allow mobile devices to work
abroad via ‘Roaming’ Roaming is where the phone uses foreign
networks to send requests back to the phones home network. As a result it is much more expensive.
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Bluetooth
A short range wireless communication method on devices
Allows files to be transferred between devices
Can also allow speech / video to be sent from one device to another such as a Bluetooth headset
Insecure Two devices must pair with each other
before they can transmit files across.
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Broadband (ADSL)
ADSL – Short for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Allows data to be sent down a copper telephone cable in two directions (Incoming and Outgoing)
Can only be distributed down short distances. Up to 4km.
Connects to the telephone exchange where it is split from the telephone line and connected to the data network.
Much faster than Dial Up
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Broadband (ADSL)
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VoiP (Voice over internet Protocol)
Allows the user to make voice calls over the internet
Works by sending the voice through the internet in packets which are received by the other person within the call.
Do not incur any more costs than what the user pays for internet
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VoiP (Voice over internet Protocol)
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Methods
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Forums
Forums are a method of many users discussing a topic.
Nowadays they tend to be used to tech support, one user will create a topic about their topic and other users will help troubleshoot it.
Other forum examples could include: Game Forums Tech Support Dating Forums Film Review Forums Misc Forums
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Forums
Applications Computers – Users mostly access forums
through the use of computers Mobile – Users can also access forums
through the mobile devices though it’s less common
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Forums
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Weblogs (Blogs)
Blogs tend to be used to express one person interest in a subject or to document something such as a project.
Usually in order of date published. Can include images, video or just text. Some sites count as ‘microblogs’ meaning they
have the same purpose but with a much smaller word count (example: Twitter)
Examples of Blogs: Wordpress Blogger Blogspot
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Weblogs (Blogs)
Applications Computers – Users mostly access blogs
through the use of computers whether it be through internet browser or a standalone program.
Mobile – Users can also access blogs through the mobile devices. Microblogs like Twitter are very popular on mobile devices.
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Wikis
A wiki is a source of information on a subject The most popular one is Wikipedia which is a
free-to-edit encyclopaedia of information Because they’re free-to-edit anybody can
change anything so they cannot be seen as reliable
Most games, TV Shows, Books and films have their own Wikis regarding their subjects.
Examples of wikis: Wookiepedia – Star Wars Wiki Marvel Wiki – Marvel Wikipedia – general information Wiki
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Wikis
Applications Computers – Users mostly access wikis
through the use of computers, more specificly through internet browsers
Mobile – Users can also access wikis through the mobile devices though it’s less common
Games consoles can also access wikis though it’s uncommon due to the lack of user friendly browsers
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Wikis
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Email is a popular digital method of contact via the distribution of messages from computer to computer.
Users have unique ‘email addresses’ which other users can email them through
Files can be attached to emails to allow content to be sent up to a file size limit (Typically 5MB)
Messages take time to arrive, depending on the mail services
Example of email services: Gmail – Google Email Yahoo Mail – Yahoo Email Outlook – Microsoft Email
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Applications Computers – Email is a common method
of communication on computers through both browsers and standalone clients.
Mobile – Users do also access email through mobile devices, again through either browsers or apps.
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IM (Instant Messaging)
Instant Messaging is a popular method of contact online. It allows for users to talk virtually in real time
Messages sent from one user to another appear instantly
The service shows who out of a users contact list is currently online to chat to.
Mobile IM services are becoming increasingly popular Used a lot for tech Support nowadays to allow advisers
to troubleshoot problems quickly IM Services include:
MSN Messenger (Now defunct) Skype Facebook Messenger WhatApp
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IM (Instant Messaging)
Applications Computers – Instant Messaging is very
popular on PC’s through standalone clients such as Skype.
Mobile – Users also tend to use mobile devices for Im using apps such as WhatsApp
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Instant Messaging
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SMS (Short Messaging System) SMS is commonly known as ‘texts’. They are messages sent from one mobile
device to another using the phone network. Text based Commonly used by business to alert users to
something such as a delivery Users can send and receive them. Receiving is
free however sending carries a cost. Can be done abroad however both sending
and receiving them carries a cost.
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SMS (Short Messaging System)
Applications Mobile – SMS is mobile based therefore
it’s used primarily on these devices Computers – SMS can also be accessed
online via computers though this is run though mobile devices.
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SMS (Short Messaging System)
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MMS (Multimedia Messaging System)
Allows users to send images, audio and video through the phone network
Only available on some devices. MMS messages tend to cost more
than an SMS message, but depends on size of the file being sent
Most networks restrict MMS messages to a maximum size.
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MMS (Multimedia Messaging System)
Applications Mobile – MMS is mobile based therefore
it’s used primarily on these devices Computers – MMS can also be accessed
online via computers though this is run though mobile devices.
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MMS (Multimedia Messaging System)
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Video Conferencing
Allows two or more users to see and hear each other through the internet through simultaneous two way video transmissions
Requires users to have a webcam and microphone
May be used for business or personal use.
Popular software packages may be: Skype
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Video Conferencing
Applications Computers – Video conferencing is very
popular on PC’s through standalone clients such as Skype or browser based services called TinyChat.
Mobile – Users also tend to use mobile devices for IM using apps such as Skype
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Video Conferencing
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Virtual Communities
Allows users to meet up and interact with one another using virtual representations of themselves known as ‘avatars’
Takes place in 3D virtual worlds Users can interact with other users and the
world through gestures, walking, actions and speech whether text or voice based
Example virtual communities: Second Life World of Warcraft PlayStation Home
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Virtual Communities
Applications Computers – Virtual Communities are
very popular on PC’s through standalone clients such as Second Life.
Games Consoles – Virtual Communities are popular on the PS3 console in the application, Playstation Home
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Virtual Communities
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Virtual Learning Environments
Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) are used in education to give students and teachers virtual access to resources used in education
Examples of resources could be work, timetables and news
Usually contain some form of messaging system to allow students to contact teachers
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Virtual Learning Environments
Applications Computers – Virtual Learning
Environments are popular in schools on their own internal systems. Usually the VLE’s are browser based.
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Virtual Learning Environments