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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"personal digital assistant"”.
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A novel interface for first person shooter games on personal digital assistant devices
The main aim of this study is to enhance the playability of games on current standard PDA devices. The newly designed interface more effectively leverages current well-established devices, which solves the problem of rapidly and accurately executing a large number of gaming commands. The outcomes …
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Forensic information management system
… FIMS can be accessed via the internet/intranet, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), or a stand-alone desktop computer. The key benefits of FIMS are its ability to integrate information flow, information exchange between Originating (ORI) agencies, track the status of cases submitted to WVSPFL, …
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Pilot Study: Assistive Technology as a Vocational Support for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… was utilized to explore the use of VBI on a personal digital assistant with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using two assembling cooking tasks, researchers investigated the level of independence with task completion through written instruction versus VBI. The results …
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Platform leadership through system interfaces : a study of application programming interfaces for mobile operating systems
… of voice-centric mobile phones and data-centric personal digital assistant systems. Improving capabilities in device hardware have allowed development of complex user interfaces, multimedia and communication capabilities on these devices. Modem Mobile Operating Systems manage this complexity in …
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Dynamic markup language conversion for improved WAP network architecture and performance
… device such as a cellular phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)., while service providers can make their services available anytime and anywhere by exploiting the wireless features of the protocol. Moreover, service providers can also make their services available at all times with …
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The Information Environment of Academic Library Directors: Use of Information Resources and Communication Technologies
… involved on-site observations with a PDA (personal digital assistant), structured interviews with library directors and their administrative assistants, the Decision Style Inventory, and a questionnaire based on Mintzberg's managerial roles. Findings show the existence of a continuum in …
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Evaluation of infrastructure monitoring systems using PDA and GPS technologies
… tasks in every industry. By implementing personal digital assistant (PDA) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies in an infrastructure monitoring system, one can significantly reduce its administrative cost and improve its efficiency. A PDA allows the user to input data quickly …
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Implementation of advanced transit traveler information systems in the United States and Canada : practice and prospects
… access traveler information using new media and personal mobile communications devices. The most advanced examples of these devices, commonly known as "smartphones," combine telephone, Internet browsing, and personal digital assistant (PDA) functionality into a single, portable unit. Mobile data …
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A reconfigurable low noise amplifier for a multi-standard receiver
… vast range of applications such as mobile phones,personal digital assistant, personal computers, video games console, etc. However, the performance of these devices is restricted by the support of the network and the mobile functionality and efficiency. Current applications require high data rates …
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Rebuilding Theories of Technology Acceptance: A Qualitative Case Study of Physicians' Acceptance of Technology
… physicians' behavioral intention to use a Personal Digital Assistant in their work environment. The Physicians' Technology Acceptance Model is a major result of this case study. The Physicians' Technology Acceptance Model, which is based on the Extended Technology Acceptance Model …
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Remote Access and Service Discovery for a Vehicular Public Safety Cognitive Radio
… the PSCR in a public safety vehicle and using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) for remote access. The PDA allows the user to remotely scan, classify, talk, and bridge waveforms similar in operation to the PSCR. An ergonomically designed interface masks the channel and modulation selection …
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Improving approaches to material inventory management in construction industry in the UK
… (such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or Just-in-Time (JIT)) into project management systems for easier and faster materials management and tracking and to overcome human error. This research focuses on improving approaches to material inventory …
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Personal Digital Assistants: Their Influence on Clinical Decision-Making and the Utilization of Evidence-Based Practice in Baccalaureate Nursing Students
During the last decade, the advent of the personal digital assistant (PDA) and the development of clinical software specific to nursing practice have changed the way that many nurses manage information and workload. More recently, PDAs have become a standard tool in undergraduate nursing education. …
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The Use of Computers by Elementary School Principals
… was not found; however, "high tech" principals (personal digital assistant users) reported higher levels of Internet use, higher levels of all four types of proficiency at alpha = .10, and a more favorable attitude toward computers. The use of the latest technologies by principals appears to be a …
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A Study of Reading with A Handheld Computer
As handheld computers are becoming powerful, portable and wireless, they have recently received considerable attention in education because their multi-functionality and mobility can be used for supporting learning activities in various manner. In spite of the potential in education, handheld …
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An Assessment of the Quality of Agricultural Best Management Practices in the James River Basin of Virginia
… months. The assessment tools were loaded onto a personal digital assistant (PDA), which facilitated data collection and eliminated the need for data transcription. Data collected on the PDA were uploaded periodically to a computer database. A digital camera was used to develop a photographic …
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Asistente Digital Personal Apple Newton Análisis Fracaso Exitoso Entrega
Los Asistentes Digitales Personales nacieron como un concepto novedoso para la época, el cual prometía ser un dispositivo referente en la organización y comunicación; el primer exponente de este cambio fue el Apple Newton, sin embargo, no logró posicionarse en el mercado como se esperaba. Esta …
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The Spillable Environment: Expanding a Handheld Device's Screen Real Estate and Interactive Capabilities
<p>Handheld devices have a limited amount of screen real estate. If a handheld device could take advantage of larger screens, it would create a more powerful user interface and environment. As time progresses, Moore's law predicts that the computational power of handheld devices will increase …