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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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Authenticationtechniques 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, maintain 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 abilty 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- far better than the resolution offered by television broadcast
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Digital Camera
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A camera that images rather thatn 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 Positioning System
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BY using three satellites, GPS can calculate the longitude and latitude of the reciever 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 conveniient to carry, handheld computers have not replaced notebook computers because of their small keyboards and screens. The most popular hand-held computers are those that are specifically designed to provide PIM (personal infrmation manager) functions, such as a calendar 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 synbols written by hands. In theory, handwriting recognition should free us from our keyboards, allowing us to write and draw in a more natural way. It is considered one of the key technologies that will determine the ultimate success or faliure of PDA's and oher hand-held devices
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Interactive Whiteboard
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Whiteboards that are conected to a computerand input can be can be accomplished by writing or tappingon the whiteboard through interactive software
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Laptop Computer
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A small, portable computer- small enough that it can sit on your lap. Laptop computers are more frequently called notebook computers
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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. LCD displays utilizetwo sheets of polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution between them. An electric current passed through the liquid causes the crystals to align so that light cannot pass through them. Each crystal, therefore, is like a shutter, either allowing light to pass through or blocking the light
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Media Storage Device
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objects on which data can be stored. These include hard disks, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, smart media, flash disks, memory sticks, and tapes
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Notebook Computer
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An extremely lightweight personal computer. Notebook computers typically weigh less than six pounds and are small enough to fit easily in a breifcase. Aside from size, the principal difference between a notebook computer and a personal computer is the display screen. Notebook computers use a variety of techniques, known as flat-panel technologies, to produce a lightweight and non-bulky display screen
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Probe (scientific devices)
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These devices are connected to a computer to be able to translate data recieved
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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 from 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. Note that voice recognition implies only that the computer can take dictation, not that it understands what is being said
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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. The handwirting is digitalized and can be converted to standard text through handwriting recognition, or it canr emain as handwritten text. Tablet PC's also typically have a keyboard and/or a mouse for input
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Tablet
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An input device that enables the user to enter drawings and sketches into a computer. A digitalizing tablet consist of a electronic tablet and a cursor or pen. A cursor (also called a puck) is similar to a mouse, except that it has a windowwith cross hairs for pinpoint placement, and it can have as many as 16 buttons. A pen (also called a stylus) looks like a simple ballpoint pen but uses and electronic head instead of ink. The tablet contains electronics that enable it to detec movement of the cursor or pen and translate the movements into digital signals that it sends to the computer
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Touch Screen
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A touch-sensitive transparent panel covering the screen. Insted 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 a additional hard drive
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Webcam
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A camera that broadcasts images through the internet through a computer or web cell phone
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Web Cell Phone
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A celluar telephone that also allows users to access the internet via wireless communication
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Web TV
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A samll box with a keyboard that connects to your telephone line and television. It makes a connection to the internet via your telephone s ervice and then converts the downloaded Web pages to a format that can be displayed on you tv. These products also come with a remote control device so that you can navigate through the web
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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 handlheld computers
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