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Notes:
Transition to discussion of Pervasive Computing
Commercial exemplars of the pervasive computing future:
Upper left – Vadem Clio tablet computer with wireless networking
Upper right – Xerox PARC Tab – one handed operation wireless PDA
Lower left – Net Frigidaire has touch screen and scanner for “contents management” (announced February 1999)
Lower right – Credit card sized Alaris HeartCard ECG recorder/transmitter
Center upper – Bluetooth group logo - low power RF networking for wireless interconnect
Center lower – OnStar – calls for help when car air bags deploy, but can also potentially send engine diagnostic information and receive commands as well.
