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Access
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The act of reading data from writing data to a storage device
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Biometric Device
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Authentication techniques that rely on measurable physical characteristics that can be automatically checked
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Barcode Scanner
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Input devices that read bar codes that allow you to track both assets and inventory, check items in, manage item locations, mantain physical inventory, and control fixed assets.
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Communications Connectivity
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A computer buzzword that refers to a program or device's ability to link with other programs and devices.
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Digital Camcorder
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A camcorder that provided video recordings with highly accurate color and crisp, clear resolution- far better than the resolution offered by television broadcast.
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Digital Camera
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A camera that images rather than recording on film. Once a picture has been taken, it can be downloaded to a computer and then manipulated and printed.
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Fire wire device
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A very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of up to 400 mbps.
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Global Positional System
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By using three satellites, GPS can calculate the longitude and latitude of the receiver based on where the three spheres intersect.
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Handheld Computer(Pocket PC)
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A portable computer that is small enough to be held in one's hand. Although extremely convenient to carry, handheld computers have not replaced notebook computers because of their small keyboards and screens. The most popular handheld computers are those that are specifically designed designed to provide PIM(personal information manager) functions. such as a calender and address book. The most popular are IPAQ and Palm.
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Handwriting Recognition
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The technique by which a computer system can recognize characters and other symbols written by hand, in theory, handwriting recognition should free us from our keyboards, allowing us to write and draw ina more natural way. It is considered one of the key technologies that will determine the ultimate success or failure of PDAs and other hand-held devices.
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