Chapter 5: Introduction to M-Commerce 📱¶
This cheat sheet covers mobile commerce and location-based services for Chapter 5 of the GSEB Std 12 Computer Studies syllabus.
🎯 Key Concepts¶
- M-Commerce: The extension of E-Commerce to mobile and handheld devices.
- L-Commerce: A subset of M-Commerce that uses location data (GPS) for services.
🛠️ M-Commerce Features & Benefits¶
1. Key Features¶
- Ubiquity: Information available anytime, anywhere.
- Reachability: Reaching users directly via mobile alerts.
- Personalization: Content customized based on user habits and location.
- Convenience: Quick one-tap payments and services.
2. Disadvantages¶
- Small Screen: Limited display area for detailed information.
- Network Speed: Slow internet in some regions.
- Battery Life: Heavy use drains device power quickly.
- Security Risks: Higher chance of losing physical hardware (the phone).
⚙️ Five Main Services of L-Commerce¶
- Information Services: Finding local news, weather, or nearest ATMs.
- Navigation Services: Directions from one point to another using GPS.
- Tracking Services: Tracking the movement of assets, people, or vehicles.
- Emergency Services: Finding the nearest hospital or police station during crisis.
- Advertising/Marketing: Sending promotional offers when a user is near a store.
🔒 Mobile Security & Payments¶
1. Technologies used¶
- GPS (Global Positioning System): Provides precise location via satellites.
- QR Code (Quick Response Code): A 2D barcode that stores much more data than 1D barcodes.
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification): Uses radio waves for tracking and identification.
2. Security Layers¶
- PIN/Pattern: Basic access control.
- Biometrics: Fingerprint, Facial recognition, Iris scan.
- 2-Factor Authentication (2FA): Password + OTP (One-Time Password).
💡 Board Focus: High-Weightage Points 👔¶
- MCQ Alert: L-Commerce is used for Emergency dispatch (e.g., dial 108).
- MCQ Alert: M-Commerce is considered the Future of E-Commerce.
- MCQ Alert: GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
- MCQ Alert: QR Code is a two-dimensional scannable code.
- MCQ Alert: RFID is used for Automated Toll Collection (like FASTag).
Board Exam Secret
GSEB frequently asks: "Which technology is used for navigation?" The answer is always GPS.