Ericsson - Multi-Functional Communicator Platform

Ericsson is using this gadget as a model for the ongoing progress of new applications. Ericsson unveiled the world’s first true multi-functional communicator platform at this year’s CeBIT 2000 Show in Hannover, Germany.  It combines Internet browsing, messaging, imaging, mobile telephony, personal information management, and location-based applications and services. It is also configured to handle the latest mobile communications protocols, HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data) and GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), along with triple-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) - which makes the device worldwide capable. Internet access is via either a WAP or HTML browser. An intuitive color touch screen allows for easy navigation, pen-input and handwriting recognition. You can connect wirelessly to a myriad of similarly configured appliances, while the GPS interface let the unit to offer and accept information based upon geo-coordinates - to conform with regulations so that an emergency crew can find you.