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    *The phone could have a bar-code scanner. This would be a perfect hardware feature for Consumerium usability. It would boost the speed and precision of using Consumerium, but unfortunatelly it doesn't seem one of the likeliest gadgets to be integrated into a mobile phone.
    *The phone could have a bar-code scanner. This would be a perfect hardware feature for Consumerium usability. It would boost the speed and precision of using Consumerium, but unfortunatelly it doesn't seem one of the likeliest gadgets to be integrated into a mobile phone.


    *The First Ever [[Bluetooth]] [[Barcode]] [[Scanner]], The [[BaracodaPencil]], has been introduced by [http://www.baracoda.com Baracoda Wireless Technologies], which will play a major role in the ease-of-use of Consumerium. We are expecting pricing information soon
    *The First Ever [[Bluetooth]] [[Barcode]] [[Scanner]], The [[Baracoda Pencil]], has been introduced by [http://www.baracoda.com Baracoda Wireless Technologies], which will play a major role in the ease-of-use of Consumerium. We are expecting pricing information soon
     
    *Adaptation of [[Near Field Communication]] Technology is of very high interest in making [[product identification]] a snap by embedding NFC-devices into the shelf.


    *There are reports saying that [[w:RFID]] (Radio Frequency IDentification) might be surpassing bar codes even in retail stores as a means of product identification. In such a case an integrated [[w:tranceiver]] would be optimal.
    *There are reports saying that [[w:RFID]] (Radio Frequency IDentification) might be surpassing bar codes even in retail stores as a means of product identification. In such a case an integrated [[w:tranceiver]] would be optimal.
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    Optional hardware for the stores:
    Optional hardware for the stores:


    *Mounted [[Bluetooth keyboard]]s so that consumers can better send [[feedback]] and otherwise interact with the system.
    *Mounted [[Bluetooth|Bluetooth keyborads]]s so that consumers can better send [[feedback]] and otherwise interact with the system.
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    ==Requirements of the Consumerium-information system==
    ==Requirements of the Consumerium-information system==