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Nintendo Plans To Bring Out A New Peripheral Device As A Pulse Oximeter

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by yellowcloud

Nintendo is by far the most popular and widely used gaming system in the entire world. They truly lead the way in the innovation when it comes to gaming systems and devices. Their fans always desired a device that would be able to measure the pulse rate and the oxygen levels of the individuals during their game play. This can primarily come into use in games that involve fitness and health games where the individual is exercising or engaging in fitness activities that they would need to measure their pulse rate and oxygen levels in order to assess their health. Nintendo has now turned to utilizing the technology known as a pulse oximeter as its next innovation in the gaming world. A pulse oximeter has always been a device that was typically found in the hospital and clinical setting that was used as a means of monitoring the vital signs of individuals.

The reason why Nintendo did not use the pulse oximeter technology previously is because actually it had not caught up to the mobility and portability that is needed to be incorporated with the gaming device. The previous generations were bulky and large devices that were not mobile and could not be moved around very easily. However, near the early nineties the devices changed and the chips became much faster and smaller thus allowing for mobile computing. It was at that point that the game manufacturers saw the potential to incorporate the pulse oximeter device into their systems. Although it is not out yet in the general market for purchase however it is in the final stages of production and you should be able to see some news and releases very soon in the marketplace. The individuals most excited are those who are awaiting its release for the Wii exercise games as it would be great to measure the heart beat and oxygen levels while you work out on your Wii system.

The latest can be found at http://www.pulseoximetersupply.com of pulse oximeter technology.

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USB Extender: Extend distance between USB peripherals and host devices

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by TEDxNJLibraries

USB peripherals can be placed at a distance of 150 feet from the source using a USB Extender for connecting the devices. Consisting of a transmitter and a receiver, the former is connected to the input port on the extender and the latter to its output. Once the connections are secured using Category cables and the device is powered on, the unit is ready to operate. It follows plug and play functionality and simple installation procedures and does not require any external power adapters. . Since the Cat5 cables are used for connecting the devices, extension is simple and economical. Compliant with USB 1.0 and 1.1 specifications, these devices are compatible with any USB device.

Three models, the Cat5 USB Booster, the fiber optic extender and the Wireless USB extender, are available in the market. Difference between them lies in the distance of extension as well as the mode of connection between the source and display units. While the Cat5 and the fiber optic extenders use wires for securing connections, the wireless device works on wireless 802.11 type connections. All three versions support security cameras, barcode scanners, keyboards, printers, scanners etc. Patented by Icron’s Extreme USB technology, these extension units offer multi platform support and can work with operating systems such as Windows, MAC, Linux and Sun.

Amongst the many features of this USB Extension device, the key features and specifications are; standard agency approvals such as FCC, RoHS and CE Class A certification, LEDs that indicate the link performance status and embedded connector integrated circuits on both sides. Signals loss can be prevented by using these extenders in conjunction with USB hubs. Since signals are transmitted in real time, it appears as though the peripherals are locally connected. The main advantage of using these units is that they allow placement of the CPUs in a secure location and the peripherals in a convenient location which is away from the host system.

All these features make the USB Extender an ideal device for educational institutions, corporate environments and boardrooms, conference and training facilities, remote monitoring facilities, financial and government agencies where the computer is placed at a necessary location and the peripherals at a desired one.

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Kvm Switch: Eliminates Need For Multiple Peripherals For Multiple Devices

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by Adam Kuban

A device which connects peripherals including a single keyboard, video and a mouse to multiple systems is called a KVM Switch. By eliminating clutter and saving space, these devices have made it very simple to control multiple computers with a single set of peripherals. Typically, a user can connect computers ranging in number between 2 to 32, but by daisy chaining, the switches access can be increased by up to 256 Servers. Equipped with the ability to control both PS2 and/or USB devices, these units are available in a variety of categories such as, KVM over IP and the CAT5 switches.

Form factors for the KVM switch include: 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 port versions. This range of sizes allows them to be used in environments such as homes and small offices where a single user needs to control as few as two PCs with a 2 port KVM Switch; to large data centers where hundreds of servers may be involved and requires cascading multiple switches. Working on plug and play functionality, these devices do not have any complex installation procedures. They do not require any additional software for start up and switching between PCs can be done via front panel push buttons, keyboard commands, on- screen display or RS232. Supporting multiple platforms, they can be used with Windows Vista/2003/XP/2000, Linux and UNIX operating systems.

Depending upon the connection type, these switches can be classified into digital DVI KVM Switch or Analog, such as the VGA 4 port KVM Switch. Some variants are also available with audio and microphone options and include the ability to switch audio from each PC that is connected and transmit the sound to a set of peripheral speakers. Providing VGA video resolution up to 1600 x 1200, these switches also face the distance limitation since the placement of peripherals is restricted by the cable lengths. In order to overcome these limitations, the KVM over IP solution was introduced.

The KVM switches add greater flexibility, control and access to systems in any configuration. It is therefore used in various environments like financial, educational, recreational, business, government and commercial establishments.

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Web camera emerged as very important peripheral Computer device

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by rick

Technology has really helped a man shortening the long distances whether you talk about transportation, telecom, Internet or some other technology; they have actually cut down the remoteness. Just catch a bus, train or airplane, you would cross the miles in hours, call your far-flung family members or friends via your phone and share everything so live, and third and most important technology is Internet, that has provided us number of options to be in touch with our social circle by emailing, live chatting, calling and even video calling.

Video calling had become possible with the invention of web cameras, most of the messengers offer you the facility of live video chat, and for that you just need to fix up a web camera with your computer to enjoy video chatting, but make sure that other person too is having web camera connected with his system, otherwise it would become like one way video communication. People are more and more enjoying exchanging video clips over the internet instead of just exchanging text and emoticons. Web cameras have made it easier to shoot real life pictures of your every moment and load them on your computer directly. Web cams set ups can be simple or complex. You can enhance its features by adding more functionality via custom code, software or equipment connections.

Talking about the picture clarity, a web camera doesn’t offer you superb quality alike digital cameras or camcorders, as of now we don’t have webcams with so high pixels, yes the latest developed ones are better in clarity than the older ones, and far better quality can be expected in the coming time, still the latest developed webcams would do a great job, this is the reason why most of the big corporate house too have started taking live video conferences in the case something is urgent and corporate and regional headquarters are remote placed or even in other countries.

These days web cameras have truly become so popular in the common crowd as well, and it’s all because of their drastically fell-down prices, today a digital camera can be purchased from 30 dollars to 150 dollars depending upon the functionality of certain model, the new webcams come supported with the audio sound as well that even if you are not connected with the headphone, you can directly talk quite clearly.

Webcams have really emerged as very important peripheral or tool that has brought the communication medium up to the next level, so now watch & talk live with the help of webcams no matter where you & he/she are located. So if you too are making up your mind buying a webcam, you can check, compare and buy them online as well.

 

Wilson Singh is a well known author and has written articles on Sony Ericsson Mobile Price, Laptops store, Sony Ericsson W8 price, online shop and many other subjects.

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Common Hardware Devices and Computer Peripherals

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by pixel_mason

The average computer user has a wide range of hardware devices and components installed on his or her system. Each has a corresponding device driver. Some of the most common include:

BIOS – Short for Basic Input Output System, BIOS is a type of software that resides on a motherboard chip. It contains codes that control devices such as the mouse, keyboard and various functions.

CD/DVD – Most newer computers come included with CD/DVD drives. These drives allow you to install software applications, play video games, and listen to music on Compact Discs among other functions.

Displays – Displays simply refer to computer monitors, such as flat panel screens and touch screens.

Game Controller – A game controller is a device that connects to a computer or game console and allows you to play video games. The most common example is a USB joystick.

Graphics/Video Adapter – Graphics video adapter cards handle the appearance and performance of your display. They are responsible for processing information, making calculations about the pixels of each color, and outputting data to the computer screen.

Hard Disk Controller – A hard disk controller is an interface or circuit that enables the operating system to control the hard disk on a computer. The most common examples are modems, which are integrated with hark disk controllers.

Input Devices – Input devices are used to enter data into a computer. Common examples include a keyboard, mouse or touchpad.

ISDN – An ISDN refers to a certain digital phone data network service. It requires the use of a modem that corresponds with the type of network connection that is being used.

Modem – A modem allows a computer to be connected with computers via phone line, cable connection or wireless connection.

The most common use for a modem is to establish an internet connection.

Network Adapter – A network adapter is a device that allows you to interconnect computers and networks. Some of the most common include PCI Ethernet cards and wireless network adapters.

Printer – A printer is a device that connects to a computer and allows you to print documents and graphics. Many printers today also function as copiers, scanners and fax machines.

Removable Drive – Removable drives refer to storage devices that are primarily used to backup and restore data onto a computer. Common examples including USB flash drives and portable hard drives.

Scanner – A scanner is a device that connects to a computer and allows you to scan documents and images. It typically requires a special type of software in order to function properly.

Soundcard – A soundcard is a built-in component that enables computer speakers to produce sounds. Soundcards also come in external variations and require that a microphone be connected.

Tape Backup Drive – Tape backup drives are used to store data on magnetic tapes, usually for backup purposes. They generally come with backup software that allows you to schedule automatic backups.

USB – Short for Universal Serial Bus, a USB is a standard used to interconnect computers with various devices. This process is done with USB ports and cables.

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