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SEMINAR REPORT ON MORPH CONCEPT
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ABSTRACT
In business a product could have a shorter life if it can't win the hearts of people and showcase new technology, so take the case of Nokia, who is coming up with the Nokia Morph flexible mobile phone which the company claims include nanotechnology and would immensely benefit its end-users. The main benefit of Nanotechnology is that its components are flexible, transparent and extremely strong. The company believes this latest technology would be a distinctive phone by 2015, but a few technical glitches remained to be solved, like the use of new battery materials etc.
Nokia morph is a joint technology concept, developed by Nokia research center (NRC) and the University of Cambridge (UK). The morph demonstrates how future mobile device might be stretchable and flexible, allowing the user to transform their mobile devices into radically different shape. It demonstrates the ultimately that nanotechnology might be capable of delivering: flexible material, transparent electronics and self-cleaning surface.
Nanotechnology enables materials and components that are flexible,stretchable,
transparent and remarkably strong. Fibril proteins are woven into three dimensional mesh that reinforces thin elastic structures. Using the same principle behind spider silk, this elasticity enables the device to literally change shapes and configure itself to adapt to the task at hand.
INTRODUCTION
The Morph concept
Launched alongside The Museum of Modern Art “Design and The Elastic Mind”
exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge NanoScience Centre (United Kingdom) – nano-scale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities.
Morph concept technologies might create fantastic opportunities for mobile devices:
• Newly-enabled flexible and transparent materials blend more seamlessly with the
way we live.
• Devices become self-cleaning and self-preserving.
• Transparent electronics offering an entirely new aesthetic dimension.
• Built- in solar absorption might charge a device, whilst batteries become smaller,
longer lasting and faster to charge.
• Integrated sensors might allow us to learn more about the environment around us,
empowering us to make better choices.
In addition to the advances above, the integrated electronics shown in the Morph concept could cost less and include more functionality in a much smaller space, even as interfaces are simplified and usability is enhanced. All of these new capabilities will unleash new applications and services that will allow us to communicate and interact in unprecedented ways.
HISTORY
I remember when the Apple iPhone came out. I had a deep sense that there was no
way I’d buy a normal mobile phone ever again. I also started thinking: what comes next?
Well it looks like I’ve found the answer over at Nokia HQ. In fact, if you are in New York you can go along and see the future of mobile phones right now at The Museum of Modern Art. Nokia Research Centre and the University of Cambridge’s Nanoscience Centre have launched Morph, a joint nanotech concept. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) – Nanoscale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities.
• Invitation to contribute to Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in April 2007
• Brainstorming in Cambridge in June 2007; Nokia Research Centre, Nokia Design and University of Cambridge
Nokia Morph
Morph is a concept that demonstrates how future mobile devices might be stretchable and flexible, allowing the user to transform their mobile device into radically different shapes. It demonstrates the ultimate functionality that nanotechnology might be capable of delivering: flexible materials, transparent electronics and self-cleaning surfaces.The device, which is made using nanotechnology, is intended to demonstrate how cell phones in the future could be stretched and bent into different shapes, allowing users to “morph” their devices into whatever shape they want. Want to wear your cell phone as a bracelet?
No problem, just bend it around your wrist.
Even though Morph is still in early development, Nokia believes that certain elements of the device could be used in high-end Nokia devices within the next seven years. And as the technology matures, nanotechnology could eventually be incorporated into Nokia’s entire line of products to help lower manufacturing costs. Nokia Morph is truly an absolutely wonderful gadget with flexible bending and wearing options and surely the best in the gadgets segment from the house of Nokia.
What is Nanotechnology?
A basic definition: Nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale. This covers both current work and concepts that are more advanced.In its original sense, 'nanotechnology' refers to the projected ability to construct items from the bottom up, using techniques and tools being developed today to make complete,high performance products.
Nanotechnology may one day lead to low cost manufacturing solutions, and offers
the possibility of integrating complex functionality at a low price. Nanotechnology also can be leveraged to create self-cleaning surfaces on mobile devices, ultimately reducing corrosion, wear and improving longevity. Nanostructured surfaces, such as “Nanoflowers” naturally repel water, dirt, and even fingerprints utilizing effects also seen in natural systems
Collaboration Between NRC and University of Cambridge
The partnership between Nokia and the University of Cambridge was announced in
March, 2007 - an agreement to work together on an extensive and long term programme of joint research projects. NRC has established a research facility at the University's West Cambridge site and collaborates with several departments - initially the Nanoscience Center and Electrical Division of the Engineering Department - on projects that, to begin with, are centered on nanotechnology.
With the ability of the phone to take on a variety of shapes and sizes, most people may not need to change phones so often as they currently have been doing so every 1.5 years on average. According to Nokia, it would take seven years before Morph phones are available at consumer markets.