A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion
Bluetooth technology
wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for Bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for Bluetooth 2)
computer forensics
The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime
computer literate
Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them
data mining
The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigated
digital divide
The discrepancy between those who have access to the opportunities and knowledge computers and the Internet offer and those who do not
digital home
A home that has a computer( s) and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network
information technology (IT)
The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information
nanoscience
The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers (one billionth of a meter)
nanotechnology
The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale
offshore
The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries
patient simulator
A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions. Patient simulators are used in training doctors, nurses, and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk
public domain
The status of software (or other created works) that are not protected by copyright
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
A tag that looks like a sticker or label, is attached to a batch of merchandise, and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached
software
The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks