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Record 1 2008-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Telecommunications
  • Wireless Telegraphy
DEF

A small portable computer and wireless communications device.

CONT

Several companies have already incorporated short-range radio-wave devices--based on an industry standard called Bluetooth--into their existing product lines. This same technology could also transmit data between the digital companion and any nearby device, including cash registers at supermarkets and other stores, thus making it possible for users to conduct transactions without cash, checks or credit cards.

OBS

Deluxe all-in-one digital companions will provide full access to all the resources on the Web, including graphics, video and music.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Télécommunications
  • Radiotélégraphie
DEF

Dispositif de poche qui exploite les ressources du réseau Internet actuel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Informática
  • Telecomunicaciones
  • Radiotelegrafía
CONT

Estos instrumentos se conectarán mediante cables o tecnologías sin cable como infrarrojos o frecuencias de radio. Serán parte del tejido de las actividades diarias. Cuando salga de la oficina, su acompañante digital le ofrecerá el correo electrónico que podría incluir la lista de la compra hecha por su esposa.

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