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*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS protocol]], the headset or handset is worn on the head or belt) | *[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS protocol]], the headset or handset is worn on the head or belt) | ||
The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a display screen, whereas most of the above don't. | The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't. | ||
Revision as of 01:52, 24 February 2004
A worn device is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:
- wristwatch
- ring
- wallet
- pager
- walkman
- cell phone
- cordless phone (in some environments supporting PCS protocol, the headset or handset is worn on the head or belt)
The term mobile device is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a display screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an IP number, whereas most of the above don't.