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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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