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Digital Camera
Digital camera is one of the most commonly used embedded
computers. Due to the use of embedded computers, cameras
have become very smart and provides lots of features that were
not present in older cameras. The main function of a camera is to
capture photos and shoot videos. It also have a memory to store
the captured photos and videos.
Digital Camera
ATM
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is another example of the
embedded computers that allows us to withdraw money
from our bank account from anywhere and anytime.
ATM
Microwave
The microwave that we use at our home is also an example
of the embedded computer that allows us to warm and cook
food.
Microwave
Handheld Computers
A handheld computer is a type of computer that can easily be stored in our pocket and used by
holding it in our hands. Most of the handheld computers have a touchscreen in which we input data
by using our fingers. Let us learn about some of the handheld computers.
Smartphone
Smartphone is type of mobile phone that provides the facilities of a computer.
It has a touchscreen and a rechargeable battery. A smartphone provides the features
of an earlier cell phone and also some advanced features similar to a computer. Exercise
Smartphone A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
PDA 1. What category of computers do laptops, desktops, and smartphones belong to?
a. Digital b. Analog
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is a hand held computer that has a
touchscreen and allows to organise our daily routine works like schedules, c. Hybrid d. Both a and b
calendars and address book information. It also has a pen like stylus which 2. Which device uses a touchscreen as its main input method instead of a mouse?
allows us to give input. It can also accept handwritten input directly from the
touchscreen. PDA a. Laptop b. Desktop
c. Tablet d. All of these
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