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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) | ||