Over one-third of mobile phones are expected to integrate accelerometers by 2010, according to the research firm iSuppli. Widespread adoption of the Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) sensors is being driven by popular devices such as Apple’s iPhone and the recently-launched Palm Pre. Although the trend continues to develop in the smartphone segment, the technology is also being used in simpler devices.
The iPhone is one of the first devices to utilize an accelerometer for a wide range of functions and input. The 3-axis motion sensor enables the device to switch screen orientation, or move through tracks as it is shaken. Many of the third-party games use motion input for control, instead of a dedicated joystick or input buttons.
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