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| Access | The art of reading data from or writing data to a storage device. |
| Biometric Device | Authentication techniques that rely on measurable physical characteristics that can be automatically checked. |
| Barcode Scanner | Input devices that read bar codes that allow you to track both assets and inventory. |
| Communications Connectivity | A computer buzzword that refers to a program or device's ability to link with other programs and devices. |
| Digital Camcorder | A camcorder that produces video recordings with highly accurate color and crisp,clear resolution --- far better than a TV broadcast. |
| Digital Camera | A camera that records images digitally rather than recording them on film. |
| Fire Wire Device | A very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of up to 400 MBPS (currently 800 MBPS). |
| Global Positioning System | Uses three satellites to calculate the longitude and latitude of the receiver based on where three spheres intersect. |
| Handheld Computer | A portable computer that is small enough to be held in one's hand. |
| Handwriting Recognition | The technique by which a computer system can recognize characters and other symbols written by hand. |
| Interactive Whiteboard | A board that is connected to a computer. Input can be accomplished by writing on or "tapping" on the board. |
| Laptop Computer | A small, portable computer --- small enough to fit in your lap. |
| Liquid Crystal Display | A type of display that is used in many portable computers and flat screen monitors. It uses two sheets of polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution between them. |
| Media Storage Device | Objects on which data can be stored such as hard disks, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, smart media, flash disks, memory sticks, and tapes. |
| Notebook Computer | An extremely lightweight personal computer that is small enough to fit in a briefcase. Aside from size, the principal difference between a this computer and a personal computer is the display screen. |
| Probe | Usually used in scientific situations, a device that can be connected to a computer and used to collect and translate data received. |
| Scanner | A device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translate the information into a form the computer can use. |
| Speech Recognition | Software that can be used to help a computer recognize spoken words. |
| Tablet PC | A type of notebook computer that has an LCD screen on which the user can write using a special pen or stylus. |
| Tablet | An input device that enables a user to enter drawings or sketches into a computer. |
| Touch Screen | A touch-sensitive transparent panel covers the screen. You can use your finger to input data rather than a stylus. |
| Universal Serial Bus Flash Drive | A device that can be plugged into a port on your computer so you can instantly have an additional hard drive. |
| Webcam | A camera that broadcasts images through the Internet through a computer or web cell phone. |
| Web Cell Phone | A cell phone that also allows the user to access the Internet via wireless communication. |
| Web TV | A small box with a keyboard that connects to your telephone line and a TV. It will allow you to access the Internet using your TV. |
| Wireless Communication | The ability to send data or video without being connected to a wire, either by telephone or handheld computers. |
