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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Handheld computing"”.
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Pervasive handheld computing systems
The technological role of handheld devices is fundamentally changing. Portable computers were traditionally application specific. They were designed and optimised to deliver a specific task. However, it is now commonly acknowledged that future handheld devices need to be multi-functional and need …
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Harnessing Handheld Computing - Framework, Toolkit and Design Propositions
The rapid development of handheld technologies such as smartphones and personal digital assistants in recent years has created opportunities for the mobile workforce to take advantage of computerised information systems. To apprehend and harness the opportunities of computerised information systems …
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Bi-Directional Information Exchange with Computing Handheld Devices
The "Bi-Directional Information Exchange with Handheld Computing Devicesz' project introduces two new concepts: dynamic "digital receipts" and "personal data warehousing." Dynamic digital receipts means digitalizing paper transactions generated from points of sale. Personal data warehousing …
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Digital Receipt System Using Mobile Device Technologies
Cell phones are the most prevalent computing devices. They come pre-loaded with many different functions such as a digital camera, a mobile web browser, a streaming media player, games, GPS navigation, and more. However, if the banks have their way, the cell phone may become the preferred method of …
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The design and evaluation of a mobile handheld intervention for providing context-sensitive medication reminders
… system consists of three major components: 1) a handheld computing interface for providing reminders, 2) a sensor subsystem integrated into the home environment, and 3) a central server that manages medical tasks and reasons over sensor data in real time. A volunteer participant adhering to a …
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A persuasive television remote control for the promotion of health and well-being
… implementation, and evaluation of a ubiquitous computing system intended to simultaneously decrease a user's television viewing while increasing his or her frequency and quantity of non-sedentary activities. This system, called VizTo, employs a residential sensing infrastructure to recognize an …
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Model-driven dual caching For nomadic service-oriented architecture clients
… supported only the most basic tasks to powerful handheld computing devices. However, the most significant step in the evolution of mobile devices was the introduction of wireless connectivity which enabled them to host applications that require internet connectivity such as email, web browsers …
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Mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Humanitarian Demining
The threat of landmines and other explosive remnants of war is a serious concern around the world. While landmines demand attention due to the thousands of civilian casualties they cause each year, perhaps even more shocking is the fear they instill in local populations, inhibiting movement and …