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Digital Camera
A digital camera captures image or picture momentarily and
converts the image directly into digital form and stores in memory.
It can then be viewed on the computer or compatible devices.
It is available in various models with different specifications
that include pixels, size and memory. The quality of an image
captured by digital camera is measured in pixels.
Digital Camera
ATM
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is another example of
an embedded computer that allows us to withdraw money
from our bank account anywhere and anytime. This machine
is connected to the bank’s server. When we withdraw some
money from an ATM an equal amount is debited from our
bank account. It is also used to deposit cheques, check the
ATM
latest transactions and account balance.
Microwave
The microwave that we use at our home is also an example of
an embedded computer that allows us to warm and cook food.
It contains a computer system embedded inside to control the
time and temperature. It receives input from the user, monitors,
sensors, and controls the output to ensure that the microwave
Microwave
operates as intended.
Handheld Computers
A handheld computer is a portable computer that can easily be stored in our pockets and used
by holding it in palms of our hands. Most handheld computers have a touchscreen on which we
input data by using our fingers. The OS used for handheld computers differ from those used with
a general computer. Some commonly used examples of handheld computers are smartphones,
smartwatches, PDAs, and gaming consoles.
Smartphone
Smartphone is a 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 along with some advanced features similar to a
computer. The size of the smartphone is smaller than the tablet computer. Hence,
you can easily carry a smartphone in your pocket.
Smartphone
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