History is witness to the leaps taken in the field of communication technology. It has constantly strived to offer people newer and more innovative ways to send and receive information. The beginning was with the printing press and the evolution along the way included the telegraph, land-line phones, cell phones and now the highly advanced VoIP business phones. Now the question comes into play, will people stop using land-line phones in the future? Apart from the nostalgia and ‘sitting on the desk’ working pattern, land-line phones offer nothing much. Take a look at some of futuristic features of next generation communication systems that land-line phones will never be able to offer.
The Revolution Through Mobile Phones
The mobile phone has already become an accepted communication technology. Exchange of information through this device is done in many ways and in multiple layers. The future is also promising to offer people even more ways to share ideas and thoughts using a mobile phone. Currently there are three types of available ways of communicating: Initiated, Passive and Interactive. The division is sketched by keeping the physical interactions and the distance factors in mind. Unlike the long range system of communication, the information exchange or interaction in short range is the next big leap in future mobility.
QR Codes Communication
Initiated communication is the newest and the most popular short range communication system. It started with the arrival of QR codes. It is somewhat similar to a bar-code system, where information is encrypted in a specially generated QR image. The mobile phones that have the ability to scan the code can use this technology. The QR codes are captured by the phone camera using the QR scan feature, and relevant information comes up on the device. It is a user dependent feature because the process can only run by user interaction in the physical world.
Passive Communication Through NFC
NFC stands for Near Field Communication. It is a new line of communication technology that is used in proximity range with a sensor. This technology has high prospects in the near future. This is a technology where a mobile device can be in touch with a sensor in close proximity. This technology can be used in the transaction of electronic money for retail shopping purposes. Now, and more so in the near future, people do not have to use their cards for petty expenses. They can use the mobile directly on the terminal and with the help of the NFC, the money gets transferred to the vendor’s account.
Short Range Communication via Bluetooth Technology
This is a special type of protocol which enables users to exchange data (not voice) within a circle of about 10 feet. Bluetooth is used in many electronic devices in addition to phones. It is used in car locking systems, sports, health equipment, etc. The arrival of Bluetooth 4.0 has truly revolutionized the way people transfer data within a limited range. It can operate within the range of 60 feet and the data transfer speed is up to 24mbps. It is the most power efficient wireless way of communication. All the earlier flaws have been fixed in this version.
Short-range communication systems are on the rise in the future. There are many possibilities and prospects as described in this article, on how people interact within a limited distance. These technologies are still new and evolving. There is more work going on. As mobile phones become more powerful, new technologies will become available. NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, and other technologies will deliver non-voice communication that will change the way we interact with each other and with business requirements. Imagine a situation where an RFID code on your mobile phone will lead your straight to the shelf where your favourite morning cereal has just been stacked!
These technologies are still new and need proper understanding and R&D. If everything goes well, these innovations will revolutionize the way people exchange information.
Conclusion
All these highly advanced features come from a new generation of communication systems and devices. In case you require these features for smooth office operation, then it is definitely the time to move on. Stay with your old land-line phones only if you require nothing more than just making voice calls to different locations.
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