Location-aware mobile applications development

ContentsDifferent O.S. and platforms.Different programming languages.Possibilities for mobiles.

GPS, digital compass, accelerometer,…Augmented reality.

Operative systems for mobileWho can list some operative systems for

mobiles?

Operative systems for mobile IISymbian OS 36,6% (51% in 2009)Android 25% (1,8% in 2009)iOS 16,7% (13% in 2009)BlackBerry OS 14,8% (19% en 2009)Windows Phone 2,8% (9,3% en 2009)

Programming languagesWhich programming languages are suitable

for mobile devices?What programming languages adapt better to

the different O.S.?What characteristics should the

programming languages for mobile have?

Programming languages IIList of languages for mobile devices:

C/C++ Java MEFlash litePython

Programming languages IIIMain characteristics:

General criteriaSoftware criteriaConnectivity criteriaMultimedia criteria

Programming languages IVGeneral criteria:

Cost: does it have license?Runtime and compiling time.Community support. Is it official? Does it exist any SDK and/or emulators?What are the hardware requirements for using

it?

Programming languages VSoftware criteria:

Official libraries that add more functionalities.Interfaces with other languages.Low level access programming is possible?How is the memory management?Does it create portable code?How is the error/exception management?

Programming languages VIConnectivity criteria:

GPS support.Bluetooth.Radio frequency.WLAN.Camera handler.How handy is for programmers to use the

hardware and the connectivity modules?

Programming languages VIIMultimedia criteria

Audio.Video.Photos.Animations.Text.3D objects.Which are the supported formats?Does it provides libraries to deal with this

content?

Programming languages VIII

What language to choose?

It depends…

Possibilities

GPSAccelerometerDigital compassCameras Augmented

Reality!!InternetMicrophoneDisplayIn general: any sensor

ExamplesSweet dreams

Based on location, time and sound.Disables mobile sound if you are in a meeting

or sleeping.

Examples II

Location based security program.Detects SIM card changes.Encrypts data and disable phone usability if

stolen phone.