Communication Devices

Modern Communication Devices

 What is communication?

Communication is an act of transferring information from one person, place, or group to another person, place, or group. Each type of communication needs at least two persons, one speaker or sender, and a receiver. The medium of communication and language plays a significant role in the process of communication. If the language is familiar to both sender and receiver, then the result of the communication is positive.  Communicators can use mutually understood language, emotions, or signs.

Types of Communication

Communication is the best way to reduce the tension of the mind. It is not significant how he had done it, but he must do it. Following are the types of communication.

Verbal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Listening Communication

Writing Communication

Media Communication

Verbal Communication

Verbal communication is a way to express oneself using words or sounds. It happens when one is speaking with others. This type of communication can be face-to-face or using other communication tools. Verbal communication includes sounds, words, language, and speech. It is both spoken and written conversation. In this conversation, the use of words, sentences, and languages depend upon the type of the audience. 

Non-Verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication is a way to express oneself using gestures or mannerisms. It includes non-verbal signals or gestures, like facial expressions, eye contact, body language, hand movements, posture, and touch. It can happen only when the speaker and listener are face-to-face.

Written Communication

Written communication is a way to express oneself using written information. The key to this communication is to write clearly and effectively. Written communication is the best way for journalists and authors to express their ideas and thoughts in the form of writing to readers. It includes all social media tools, weekly reports, magazines, newspapers, and all types of books. It is significant to ensure that no one's feelings will hurt when broadcasting any religious, social, historical, or political information on the media. But one must take care of careful writing. Written data does not create controversy in society.

Listening

If anyone wants to be a good speaker, at first, it should have a good listener. Active listening helps you to engage in the conversation. Listening is a vital interpersonal communication way. To avoid misunderstanding, the listener should listen with concentration.

Presentation

Media communication is a way to express thoughts and ideas using different types of tools and devices. Presentation skill engages a variety of audiences.

How do people communicate information?

Communication is the best way to express emotions. Most people use the following types to communicate with each other in different situations. 

Expressions

Facial expressions

Eye expressions

Gestures

Handwaving

Touching

Writing

Messages

Hearing

Understanding

Observing

Reading

Recognize

Remembering

Modern Communication Tools/Devices

When traditional communication processing tools are not enough to meet a wide variety of needs, modern communication technology seems to be needed to meet the needs of modern technology. From it emerges modern technology.

Across the boundaries of geographical locations, electronic communication of data has facilitated the communications of individuals around the world modern communication technology relies on computers which is a device made up of electronic and electromechanical components. Many communication channels provide a wide range of potential uses of data communication and various new technologies. Like telephone lines switch lines, coaxial cables, optical fiber transmission, microwave transmission, and infrared transmission. They also provide electronic laser transmission, radio transmission, and tee transmission, etc. There are voice mail, audiotape, video teleconferencing, video conferencing, close circuit television, instant messaging in oral or voice media.

Written media electronic forms include electronic mail, fax, computer conferencing, and websites. Following are some modern tools of communication.

Telephone

The most popular means of verbal communication is the telephone. After the invention of the first telephone, cell phones have replaced the modern-day telephone. It can be used anywhere in the world with a network by a mobile operator.

Smartphone

A smartphone is a small computer that acts as a telephone. Although features vary by manufacturer and model, smartphones typically include digital voice services, Internet access, electronic mail, and text messaging. Other options include an MP3 player, digital camera, and video player.

Cellular phone

The world's first cellular telephone network was launched, in 1979, in Tokyo, Japan. Then the similar networks spread rapidly and by 2000 most people in affluent parts of North America, Europe, and Africa, Asia, and Latin America began using cellular phones.

Laptop computer

Today's laptops have the same functionality as desktop computers. Laptops are being used extensively as a means of communication. It has facilities including internet access for various communication tools like instant messaging, electronic mail, and video conferencing. Popular models of laptops are now available by Dell, Apple, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Gateway, and Toshiba.

Multimedia

Multimedia is a great way to combine sound, text animation, and pictures. Multimedia creates a passion for modern communication. It is widely used in the field of multimedia advertising to highlight any product or service.

Fax

Fax is a short form of family mail. It is a device that can draw figures, drawings, sketches, letters, circulars, articles used to transmit. It is a modified electronic version of the telefax machine. When both places have fax machines, it is the latest device to send text messages and messages from one place to another. The connection of the telephone is essential to connect fax via telephone lines. Evidence of written information is transmitted to the address and reproduced on paper in the receiving device.

Electronic mail (e-mail)

Electronic mail is known as e-mail, and used to send a text message is sent to the recipient via a telecommunication link. Here computer terminals are connected in a network to send messages from one person to another or to transfer messages from one person to another.

The sender first sends the message and then the pace on the computer screen. The corresponding message sends to the recipient's mailbox, and the recipient can read and reply to the message as needed.

Video conferencing

Video conferencing is a new type of communication device in recent times. This method of communication can use for meetings and discussions. Users can use this communication device when it's not easy to arrange an expensive meeting or engage in long-distance travel.

Conferencing is a virtual meeting place. People live everywhere, they have commissioners, they can't talk, and they work.

These are specific types of events like conferencing, video conferencing, audio-conferencing, multimedia conferencing, screen interaction, etc.

Conferencing programs such as the popular CU-C I allow workgroups to use the intranet to view each other's faces in smaller windows.

This technology allows people to hold meetings or conversations over the phone. The distant participants exchange their verbal messages and can only hear voices.

Users can connect the communication devices using the net to increase the speed of communication. Users can connect to the network by using a telephone link, satellite, or radio link. It connects thousands of computer users through networking and helps them to find information and data and share global knowledge.

Electronic commerce is based on the internet. It helps business companies to do business with relevant stakeholders. It includes e-mail, conferencing, video conferencing, calls, chatting, messaging, etc.

Modern communication devices include cell phones, Bluetooth devices, computers, intercoms, televisions, radios, pagers, fax machines, and GPS devices. Satellites and other technologies make it easier and faster for people to share information in time and space.