A newly-developed smartphone application could enable devices to detect whereabouts they are located based on distinct clues gathered by its integrated technology.<br/><br/>Scientists at Duke University have developed a way of identifying unique properties of a space, such as a jewellery shop, using mobile phone camera and microphone functions.<br/><br/>The SurroundSense system records sound, light and colours using the phone's built-in camera, while an accelerometer records the movement and patterns of the phone user.<br/><br/>Speaking following a presentation of the technology at the 15th International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking in Beijing, graduate student Ionut Constandache explained how the technology works.<br/><br/>He said: "You can't tell much from any of the measurements individually, but when combined, the optical, acoustic and motion information creates a unique fingerprint of the space."<br/><br/>Engineers are hopeful that mobile phones will soon serve more advanced purposes for individuals and businesses using applications, such as integrating calendar and advertisement services through indoor telecoms devices such as femtocells.<br/>!http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=1785&itemid=19378651|alt=ADNFCR-1785-ID-19378651-ADNFCR|src=http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=1785&itemid=19378651!