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Access
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The act of reading data from or 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. .
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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 produced video recordings with highly accurate color and crisp, clear resolution.
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Digital Camera
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A camera that images rather than recording on film
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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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Uses three satelites
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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.
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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.
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Interactive Whiteboard
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Whiteboards that are connected to a computer and input can be accomplished by writing or tapping on the whiteboard through interactive software.
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Laptop Computer
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A small, portable computer that can fit in your lap.
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LCD (liquid crystal display)
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A type of display used in many portable computers and flat screen monitors..
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Media Storage Device
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Objects on which data can be stored
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Notebook Computer
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An extremely lightweight personal computer
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Probe (scientific devices)
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These devices are connected to a computer to be able to translate data received.
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Scanner
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A device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translate the information into a form the computer can use.
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Speech Recognition
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The field of computer science that deals with designing computer systems that can recognize spoken words.
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Tablet PC
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A type of notebook computer that has an LCD screen on which the user can write using a special-purpose pen, or stylus.
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Tablet
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An input device that enables the user to enter drawings and sketches into a computer.
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Touch Screen
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A touch-sensitive transparent panel covering the screen. Instead of using a device such as a stylus, you can use your finger to point directly to a selection on the screen.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive (Pen Drive)
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Plug this device into your USB port and you instantly have an additional hard drive.
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Webcam
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A camera that broadcast images through the Internet through a computer or web cell phone.
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Web Cell Phone
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A cellular telephone that also allows users to access the Internet via wireless communication.
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Web TV
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A small box with a keyboard that connects to your telephone line and television
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Wireless Communication
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— The ability to send data or video without being connected to a wire, either by telephone or handheld computers.
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