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A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time.  Examples include:
A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time.  Examples include:


*[[wristwatch]]
*[[wristwatch]] (usually just tell time but some have many more capabilities)
*[[ring]]
*[[ring]] (usually just jewelry but some include [[barcode scanner]])
*[[wallet]] or [[purse]]
*[[wallet]] or [[purse]]
*[[pocket]] (part of clothing and changed with clothing)
*[[pocket]] (part of clothing and changed with clothing)
*[[key chain]] (usually in pocket, and carried with almost all clothing outside)
*[[walkman]] (always with a [[headset]])
*[[walkman]] (always with a [[headset]])
*[[pager]] (typically with a one-line display)
*[[pager]] (typically with a one-line display, but some up to about 256 char)
*[[cell phone]] (often with a [[headset]])
*[[cell phone]] (often with a [[headset]])
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS]] or other [[cordless protocol]], the [[headset]] is worn on the head or handset on wrist or belt - the [[base station]] is fixed in place in the environment and might support [[base station handoff]] which allows multiple carriers to cooperate to carry the same signal)
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS]] or other [[cordless protocol]], the [[headset]] is worn on the head or handset on wrist or belt - the [[base station]] is fixed in place in the environment and might support [[base station handoff]] which allows multiple carriers to cooperate to carry the same signal)
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