Personal mobility
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Personal mobility: In universal personal telecommunications, (a) the ability of a user to access telecommunication services at any UPT terminal on the basis of a personal identifier, and (b) the capability of the network to provide those services in accord with the user's service profile.
Note 1: Personal mobility involves the network's capability to locate the terminal associated with the user for the purposes of addressing, routing, and charging the user for calls.
Note 2: "Access" is intended to convey the concepts of both originating and terminating services.
Note 3: Management of the service profile by the user is not part of personal mobility. The personal mobility aspects of personal communications are based on the UPT number.
Source: from Federal Standard 1037C
Note 4: Powerchairs vs. Scooters
This section describes some of the basic differences between powerchairs and scooters and how they may relate to your specific situation. Your physician and our mobility specialists will help you to determine which model best fits your needs.
Powerchairs
Powerchairs are extremely maneuverable because they're controlled with a joystick device you can operate with as little as one finger. A powerchair is ideal for navigating tight spaces indoors and can often turn 360 degrees in the same spot. Powerchairs can be easily customized to accommodate the rider's specific situation.
Scooters
Scooters utilize handlebar steering and require some upper body strength to operate. A scooter must be prescribed by a doctor with a specialty in physical medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurology or rheumatology. Scooters are better suited for outdoor use.