A Platform Independent Process Model for Smartphones Based on Invariants

This paper introduces the concept of an extendable forensic process model applicable to smartphones regardless of platform. The intention is to develop the model using the property of invariance to construct a core components list which serves as the foundation of the proposed methodology. Given this list, an example of its application is specified using the components of the Verizon Samsung Omnia and the Blackberry Storm. The elements of each device are compared with the core components list. From this comparison, a forensic process model can be realized by addressing the items in this list.