Those Sensors in our phones

[AZgl1500]

What are they, and why are they there?

Glad you asked and here is your answer:

http://www.edn.com/design/analog/44...-Transforming-navigation-and-fitness-tracking

Today’s smartphones utilize a wide array of accelerometers, gyroscopes and various other sensors in their designs. Relatively unknown is the barometric pressure sensor, which measures air pressure. These sensors are currently being integrated into premium-grade smartphones, but are also becoming more common in mainstream phones or wearables such as fitness trackers and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.



I will let you read the article in the link. It goes on for 3 pages of good info.

 

[zuben el genub]

I got annoyed when I couldn't use a tablet that didn't have one of them. Would not work with my astronomy programs. My phone works, but the Vulcan does better with a tablet.