CGS-2060 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Portable Media Player, Flash Memory, Mobile Device
Document Summary
A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network, include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network. Collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly. Mobile device- is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand. Smartphone- an internet capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, a calculator, a notepad, games, etc. Data- collection of unprocessed items, which an include text, numbers, images, audio, and video. Input device- any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device. Scanner- light-sensing input that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process. Output device- any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people. Printer- output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper.