The uses of virtual reality include assisting with physical and emotional therapies, military training and medical preparation. Virtual reality games are popularly used for recreation and entertainment, but the same technology may also be used to help individuals with physical and mental handicaps acquire valuable skills. Researchers are continually working toward developing simulated vacations and … Read more
A microphone is a device that transfers sound to another device for the purpose of amplification or recording. A portable microphone uses a battery or the battery of another device, such as a laptop, for power. It can be used virtually anywhere. There are several different types of portable microphones that are frequently used. One … Read more
“Carrier preselect” is a term that is commonly employed to identify the ability to select different types of telephony services in advance of actually using them. While the exact meaning of the term varies slightly in different countries, this type of preselection option is often associated with identifying how calls placed or received by the … Read more
Voice over Internet Protocol, or a VOIP telephone system, provides people with a cheaper, more technical way to use their telephones. It is ideal for homes and small businesses, especially if long-distance calls are common. A VOIP telephone system turns the analog sounds of the voice of the user into data that is digital in … Read more
A rifle scope is a magnification device that is attached to a gun for greater accuracy. The devices are made to use the same basic magnification technology seen in most telescopes or binoculars. Usually, there is a marking on the lens that the shooter can use to assist in aiming. The typical rifle scope will … Read more
The Kinect software development kit (SDK) is a set of official tools and resources that can be used to create programs capable of interfacing with Kinect motion sensing devices. When the Kinect was first released, only Xbox 360™ developers had access to the type of proprietary information that is typically contained in an SDK. Unofficial … Read more
Prepaid long distance is when you pay in advance to make long distance phone calls or to use a prepaid cellular phone. Basically, you purchase a certain amount of minutes of airtime, and once you use up all of these long distance minutes you must buy more. There are many different companies that offer this … Read more
A vocal microphone is a device used to pick up soundwaves created by a person’s voice. This microphone can feature different methods for picking up such sounds, and can then transfer those sounds through a cable and into a mixing board, amplifier, or recording device. The two most common types of microphones used as a … Read more
A hands free device is one that allows an individual to talk without holding a cell phone directly to his ears. Over the years, these devices have evolved from nearly an afterthought to a must-have accessory. In some jurisdictions, using one is the only way to legally talk on a cell phone while driving. In … Read more
When people talk about a double subscriber identity module (SIM) card phone, they are usually referring to a mobile device that can hold and use two different SIM cards at once. A phone of this type allows consumers to receive calls intended for two separate numbers. The classifications of double SIM card phones are standby … Read more
Phone faceplates are accessories generally used for mobile phones that provide some personalization to the standard colors and designs normally found on these phones. Faceplates are traditionally made of hard plastic, but can also be soft silicone. In some cases, phone faceplates are made to go over the front, or face, of the cell phone. … Read more
Copy protection involves technological barriers which either prevent electronic content from being copied or make the task more difficult. The techniques used have developed along with technology, most notably the growth of digital content. Some systems have caused controversy, as users believe they unfairly restrict what may be seen as legitimate usage. The first popular … Read more
Fiber-optic communication allows information to be sent using pulses of light through a thin, transparent fiber made of glass or plastic, known as an optical fiber. It is much more efficient in terms of distance and bandwidth than traditional copper-wire communications, and is widely used in the telecommunications and networking fields. The most common form … Read more
ETech is a yearly conference developed by O’Reilly Media and held in San Diego, California. This conference first began in 2001, and is a way for people in media, software programming, business and a variety of other fields to get together to discuss, observe or create emerging technologies. O’Reilly calls many of the attendees and … Read more
An analog converter box is a device used to convert an analog signal into a digital one. This is necessary because many television stations are now required to broadcast their programs in digital format. This means that without an analog converter, a TV using only a basic antenna or rabbit ears will not longer work … Read more
You can block your number from caller identification (ID) units to help secure your privacy but, if you want to call a trusted person who does not pick up blocked calls, then unblocking may be required. There are two ways to unblock caller ID, per-call and per-line. Per-call requires that the number be unblocked from … Read more
PDA financial software is a family of programs designed to run on personal handheld digital devices like smart phones and digital assistants. There are thousands of programs available, from personal budget trackers to business accounting applications that can even process credit cards. Most PDA financial software is designed and marketed by independent software developers, although … Read more
A hyperspectral image is a picture that encompasses the entire light spectrum. These images are typically used to find information that is invisible to the human eye. Certain things, from oil to plant illnesses, show up differently when photographed using non-visible light. This property allows people to locate trace amounts of a substance simply through … Read more
Short Message Service is the text messaging system used on cell phones. Sending email to SMS is easy. To complete the task, you’ll have to know your recipient’s phone number, his or her cell phone carrier and the carrier’s email domain, and you’ll need access to an email program. Sending email to SMS is a … Read more
There is increasing amount of digital video camera choice, which means consumers have a lot of decisions to make when they select a camera. One thing that has definitely changed is price, and there are finally cameras priced under $200 US Dollars (USD), while there still exists many priced far above this. Price may not … Read more