Seminar Report Phonebloks ABSTRACT Phonebloks is an innovative idea created by David Hakkens from Netherlands that uses modular technology in order to build a cellular device that will be longer lasting in the hopes of sustaining our technological dependency without producing excessive amounts of waste. A Phonebloks is an open source project for customers around the world to develop the sustainable and adaptable technology devices that they need. A Phoneblok comprised of two terms “Phone” and “Blok”. A Blok is the base. A phone is the combined parts of the machinery required by a customer. So, a phonebloks is the new generation mobile phone which can be modified to its full extent. Concept of phonebloks works similar to desktop available in the market i.e., for instance if we are having low memory on our phone we can simple upgrade the specific component that holds the memory of the device, if we want heavy graphics then we can replace an unused component with a graphic card and if we need more computation power then there is no need to replace entire phone we can straightforward replace the processor component. In a nutshell, a Phoneblok is modular, much flexible, provides much functionality and has the fullest advantage of its features to the user. Page 1
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Seminar Report Phonebloks
ABSTRACT
Phonebloks is an innovative idea created by David Hakkens from Netherlands
that uses modular technology in order to build a cellular device that will be
longer lasting in the hopes of sustaining our technological dependency without
producing excessive amounts of waste. A Phonebloks is an open source project
for customers around the world to develop the sustainable and adaptable
technology devices that they need.
A Phoneblok comprised of two terms “Phone” and “Blok”. A Blok is the
base. A phone is the combined parts of the machinery required by a customer. So,
a phonebloks is the new generation mobile phone which can be modified to its full
extent.
Concept of phonebloks works similar to desktop available in the market
i.e., for instance if we are having low memory on our phone we can simple
upgrade the specific component that holds the memory of the device, if we want
heavy graphics then we can replace an unused component with a graphic card
and if we need more computation power then there is no need to replace entire
phone we can straightforward replace the processor component.
In a nutshell, a Phoneblok is modular, much flexible, provides much
functionality and has the fullest advantage of its features to the user. Multiple
companies work on single product unlike single company working on multiple
products and hence deliver the purest product to the customer.
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgement 3
Abstract 4
Contents 5
Chapter- 1. Introduction 6
1.1 Definition 6
1.2 Concept of Phonebloks 7
1.3 History 7
Chapter- 2.Need for Phonebloks 8
2.1 How Phonebloks Are Better 8
2.2 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 8
Chapter- 3.Phonebloks 10
3.1 Purpose Of Phonebloks 11
3.2 Modular Technology 11
3.3 How Modular Technology Is Used In Phonebloks 12
3.4 Reasons For Replacing The Bloks 13
3.5 Components In Phonebloks 14
Chapter- 4.Current Research Work 16
Chapter- 5. Advantages and Disadvantages 19
5.1 Advantages 19
5.2 Disadvantages 20
5.3 Current Setup 21
Chapter-7.Conclusion 22
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References 22
CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
Phoneblok is a new generation Smartphone. A Phone is nothing but a phone comprising of
blocks. Today electronic waste is increasing day to day due to many reasons like the device
may be slow, damaged or a new device into the market. By considering this damage to the
world, the concept of Phonebloks was given by a Netherland’s innovator David Hakkens. It is a
new generation Smartphone mobile phone which can be modified to its full extent.
1.1 Definition
“Phonebloks” – the name comprises of two words. They are “Phone” and “Block”. A Phone is
normal mobile phone that is used to communicate with others using wireless communication
and a Blok is a component which can be used for a specific purpose. The Blocks are normally
used for display, audio, RAM, memory, CPU and on. A Phonebloks is new generation
Smartphone that uses modular technology which is more flexibility and can be up to date with
the latest technology. The unused blocks can be replaced with the useful resources. Instead, the
phone will be made of multiple parts that can be exchanged and substituted independently
instead of as a whole device. By attaching individual third-party components (called "Bloks")
to a main board, a user would create a personalized Smartphone. These blocks can be replaced
at will if they break or the user wishes to upgrade.
Phonebloks is a revolutionary device employing a smart base that is compatible with
detachable blocks. Allowing the user to easily upgrade hardware and attach those components
that suite their lifestyle and changing daily needs. The company will launch a free collaborative
innovation platform for consumers and developers to engage in creating new blocks this is the
first smart phone company that openly involves consumers in both hardware and software
development.
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In the similar way phonebloks aims to turn your phone into a complete different phone
which will always be latest. You can upgrade your phone with any latest or high capacity part
anytime and anywhere. Like the appstore that is available online i.e., over the internet to
download software in our Smartphone, A Blokstore will be available where one can upgrade
his old Blok with the new. All the blocks are available in most desired shape and structure. The
blocks can be manufactured by any manufacturer that means these blocks are not manufacturer
specific.
1.2 Concept of Phonebloks
Phonebloks would consist of a main board onto which Bloks could be snapped on by the user
like Lego bricks. Each Blok is responsible for a unique function of the phone, much as
a desktop computer has a distinct sound card, graphics card, processor, monitor, and power
supply. As a result, instead of replacing the entire phone when it becomes obsolete or broken,
one could simply replace the defective or performance-limiting part. If the consumer wanted a
better camera, for example, he or she could swap their small generic camera Blok for a larger
zoom camera from a manufacturer such as Nikon or Canon instead of buying a phone with a
better camera. In theory, this would lead to fewer people throwing away their phones and
contributing to the ever-increasing problem of electronic waste. Smartphones based on the
Phonebloks system would be sold part by part, as well as in starter sets. When assembled, the
phone would have a screen covering the entirety of the front, volume buttons and headphone
jacks along the outer edge, and Bloks clicked into the back, forming a rectangular block shape.
1.3 History
David Hakkens from Netherlands has created one of the most revolutionary concepts of the
21st century, known as Phonebloks. His idea is that we can reduce a huge amount of electronic
waste by simply upgrading individual components, or “Bloks” of our phones, rather than
discarding the entire phone if something breaks or becomes obsolete. This in turn will reduce
electronic waste, conserve natural resources, and protect consumers at the same time. He has
made the Phonebloks concept open-source, so any group such as PhoneBloks.org (that’s us)