Accelerometers(Motion Sensors) in Cell Phones…great concept

Now a days cell phones are fitted with accelerometers which are revolutionizing cell phone industry with cool applications and games. Accelerometers in simple terms can be described as devices that sense motion like inclinations, vibrations, movements. They have been used in other industries for a long time and are a new concept in mobile devices like cell phones. iPhone, Nokia N95 were the early adopters of this technology. With time cell phone industry has realized the entertainment aspect of this technology and in coming years nearly all cell phones will have accelerometers which are also know as motion sensors.

Phones using Accelerometers

1. Apple - iPhone 2G, 3G iPod

2. Nokia - N73, N95

3. Sony Ericsson - W580, W710, W910

4. HTC - Touch Diamond, Touch Pro

5. Samsung - SGH-i900 Omnia

Applications

1. Games like Teeter, Maze
2. Bubble Level - Measure surface slope
3. Change screen orientation based on device movement
4. Controlling Radio Controlled devices

There can be many more applications depending upon creativity of developers. The only challenge that lies currently with these motion sensors is integration of software with hardware around accuracy. Applications like Bubble Level haven't been able to achieve great level of accuracy maybe due to the way these devices are placed inside the devices during manufacturing. But i guess with time and maturity we will have better applications and accuracy in future. So if you have any one of the above devices just entertain yourself with new exciting applications designed for them and have fun.

Videos

Here are some videos demonstrating uses of motion sensors in mobile devices.