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Chapter Profile
                  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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