Cache Memory | Hits |
Misses | RAM |
Memory Module | Virtual Memory |
Latency | Non-Volatile Memory |
In cache memory, a hit occurs when the requested data is found in the cache. | Cache memory is a type of high-speed memory that stores frequently used data for quicker access. |
Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that is volatile and temporary, used to store data that can be accessed quickly by the CPU. | In cache memory, a miss occurs when the requested data is not found in the cache and needs to be fetched from the main memory. |
A technique that uses a portion of the computer's hard drive as an extension of RAM, allowing the system to run more programs simultaneously. | A small circuit board that contains multiple RAM chips and is inserted into a computer's motherboard to provide additional memory. |
A type of computer memory that retains data even when power is not supplied, such as ROM or flash memory. | The delay between the time a memory request is made and the time the data is accessed, measured in nanoseconds. |
Memory Management | Swap Space |
Touchscreen | Gestures |
Trackpad | Mouse |
Stylus | Multi-Touch |
An area of the hard disk used by the operating system as an extension of physical memory (RAM) when the system needs more memory than it currently has. | Memory management is a process of efficiently allocating and deallocating memory in an operating system to optimize overall system performance. |
Movements or actions made by a user to control or interact with a device, often using touch or motion. | A touch-sensitive display that allows users to interact with a device by directly touching the screen. |
A hand-held pointing device used to control the cursor on a computer screen by moving it across a flat surface and pressing buttons. | A flat surface on a laptop or input device that is used to control the cursor or perform other functions by moving a finger across it. |
The ability of a touchscreen or touchpad to recognize and respond to multiple simultaneous touch inputs, allowing for gestures like pinch-to-zoom or rotate. | A small pen-shaped input device used to interact with touchscreens or graphics tablets by applying pressure or making precise selections. |
Touchpad | Haptic Feedback |
Touch-Sensitive | Gesture Recognition |
Keyboards | Mechanical Keyboards |
Membrane Keyboards | Ergonomic Keyboards |
Vibration or tactile sensations produced by a device to provide users with physical feedback or simulate the sensation of touching physical objects. | A small, flat surface on a laptop or input device that acts as a pointing device, allowing users to move the cursor by sliding a finger along it. |
The ability of a device or software to interpret and respond to specific movements or gestures made by a user, enabling more intuitive interaction. | Capable of detecting or responding to touch or pressure, often used to describe surfaces or devices that can be controlled by touch input. |
Keyboards that use mechanical switches for each individual key, providing a tactile and audible feedback when pressed. | A device used to input text, commands, and other functions into a computer or electronic device. |
Keyboards designed to reduce strain and discomfort during typing by positioning keys and wrist rests at a more natural angle. | Keyboards that use a thin, flexible membrane layer with pressure pads to register keystrokes. |
Programmable Keyboards | Pin Pad |
ATM | POS Terminal |
Automated Input Devices | Barcode Scanner |
Biometric Scanner | Optical Character Recognition (OCR) |
A device used for entering a personal identification number (PIN) to gain access to a secure system or perform a transaction. | Keyboards that allow users to customize the functionality and assign macros or shortcuts to specific keys. |
Point of Sale terminal, a device used to process payments at retail locations. | Automated Teller Machine, a self-service machine that allows banking transactions to be performed. |
A device that uses light beams to read and decode barcodes, converting them into machine-readable information. | Devices that are capable of automatically receiving and processing input from external sources without human intervention. |
The technology that converts printed or handwritten text into machine-encoded text, enabling computers to recognize and process the text. | A device that measures unique physical or behavioral characteristics (e.g., fingerprints, iris patterns) to authenticate or identify individuals. |
Microphone Array | Voice Recognition |
Magnetic Stripe Reader | Chip And PIN |
Contactless Payment | Offline PIN Verification |
RFID Reader | RFID Tag |
The technology that converts spoken words into text or commands, allowing users to interact with devices using their voice as input. | A group of microphones that work together to capture and process sound from multiple directions, often used for voice recognition or audio conferencing. |
A technology used for credit and debit card transactions that combines a microchip embedded in the card with a personal identification number (PIN) to provide enhanced security. | A device that reads data from a magnetic stripe on a card or document. |
A method of verifying the PIN on a chip and PIN card without requiring an online connection to the card issuer's server. It enhances security by reducing dependence on network availability. | A method of making secure payments using a contactless-enabled card, mobile device, or wearable without the need to physically swipe or insert the card into a terminal. |
A small device that contains an antenna and a microchip, used for storing and transmitting data wirelessly via RFID technology. | A device that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to read and capture data from RFID tags. |
NFC Reader | Contactless Technology |
Document Scanner | Scan |
Image Sensor | Dpi |
Flatbed Scanner | Duplex Scanning |
A technology that allows communication between devices using radio waves without the need for physical contact. | A device that reads Near Field Communication (NFC) tags or cards. |
The process of capturing an image of a document using a document scanner. | A device used to convert paper documents into digital format. |
Dots per inch; a measure of the resolution of a document scanner. | The component of a document scanner that captures the image of a document. |
The capability of a document scanner to scan both sides of a document simultaneously. | A type of document scanner that has a glass plate on which documents are placed for scanning. |
OCR | |
Voice Recognition System | Speech Recognition |
Natural Language Processing | Text-To-Speech |
Sensor | Temperature Sensor |
Portable Document Format; a file format commonly used for storing scanned documents. | Optical Character Recognition; the technology used to recognize text in scanned documents. |
The ability of a machine or computer program to identify and understand spoken language. | A system that uses technology to convert spoken words into written text or commands. |
The conversion of written text into spoken words using synthetic voices. | A field of study focused on the interaction between computers and human language. |
A sensor that measures the temperature of its environment | A device that detects and responds to a physical stimulus |
Motion Sensor | Proximity Sensor |
Light Sensor | Pressure Sensor |
Humidity Sensor | Accelerometer |
Gyroscope | Analog To Digital Converter |
A sensor that detects the presence or absence of nearby objects | A sensor that detects the movement of objects or individuals |
A sensor that measures pressure or force in a medium | A sensor that measures the intensity or brightness of light |
A sensor that measures acceleration forces | A sensor that measures the moisture content or relative humidity in the air |
A device that converts the continuous analog signal into a discrete digital representation. | A sensor that measures orientation and rotational changes |
Magnetic Sensor | Magnetometer |
Infrared Sensor | Ultrasonic Sensor |
Ultrasound | Transducer |
Printer | Plotter |
A device used to measure the strength or direction of a magnetic field. | A device that measures or detects changes in magnetic fields. |
An electronic device that measures the distance of an object using ultrasonic waves. | A device that senses and detects infrared radiation. |
A device that converts energy from one form to another, such as from electrical to mechanical or vice versa. | Sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing. |
A device that uses one or more pens to draw continuous lines on paper, used for producing high-quality graphics or CAD drawings. | A hard copy output device that produces printed text or images on paper. |
Laser Printer | Inkjet Printer |
3D Printer | Extruder |
Filament | Build Plate |
Piezoelectric Printers | Inkjet Technology |
A printer that propels droplets of ink onto paper to create text or images. | A printer that uses a laser beam to produce high-quality text and graphics on paper. |
The part of a 3D printer that melts and deposits the printing material layer by layer. | A device that uses additive manufacturing techniques to create three-dimensional objects. |
The flat surface where the object being printed is built upon in a 3D printer. | The material, typically plastic, used as the printing medium in a 3D printer. |
A printing technology that uses tiny droplets of ink to create printed images. | Printers that use the piezoelectric effect to create small droplets of ink. |
Thermal Inkjet | Print Resolution |
Print Head | Monitor |
Projector | Digital Signage |
VR Headset | LCD Projector |
The level of detail and sharpness of an image or text produced by a printer. | A type of inkjet printer where heat is used to vaporize ink and create bubbles that propel the ink onto the paper. |
A display device that provides visual output from a computer. | The part of a printer that contains the nozzles and controls the ejection of ink droplets onto the paper. |
Displays used for advertising or information purposes, often in public spaces. | A device that projects visual output onto a surface, such as a wall or screen. |
A type of projector that uses liquid crystal display technology to project images. | A device worn on the head that provides visual output for virtual reality experiences. |
DLP Projector | LED Projector |
Long Throw Projector | Full HD Projector |
E-Ink Displays | Braille Display |
Visually Impaired | Tactile |
A type of projector that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the light source. | A type of projector that uses digital micromirror device (DMD) technology to project images. |
A projector that supports a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. | A projector that can project large images from a long distance. |
A device that allows blind or visually impaired individuals to read text through touch by converting digital text into braille | Paper-like displays that mimic the appearance of traditional ink on paper. |
Related to the sense of touch | Having a partial or total loss of vision |
Embossed | Speaker |
Headphones | Sound Card |
Diaphragm | Haptic Feedback Devices |
Tactile Feedback | Force Feedback |
A speaker is a device that converts electrical signals into sound waves. | Raised or elevated in design, often used in braille printing |
A sound card is a computer hardware component that processes and outputs audio signals to speakers or headphones. | Headphones are a pair of small speakers that are worn over the ears to listen to audio privately. |
Devices that provide tactile feedback to the user through vibrations or other movements | A thin, flexible material that vibrates to produce sound. |
The sensation of physical resistance or vibration produced by a device in response to user input | The use of touch sensation to communicate information or instructions to the user |
Haptic Technology | Immersion |
Kinesthetic Sense | Wearable Haptic Devices |
Embedded Devices | Microcontroller |
Firmware | Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) |
The degree to which a user feels completely absorbed or deeply engaged in a virtual or digital environment | Technology that allows users to experience touch-like sensations through various output devices |
Portable devices that provide haptic feedback and can be worn on the body | The ability to perceive the position and movement of one's own body and limbs |
Integrated circuit containing a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. | Small computer systems designed to perform specific functions within larger electronic systems. |
Operating system designed to handle real-time applications, providing deterministic behavior and precise timing control. | Software that is permanently stored in non-volatile memory of an embedded device. |
Internet Of Things (Iot) | Embedded Software |
Single-Board Computer | ROM |
Boot-Up Sequence | Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM) |
Bootloader | Flashing Tool |
Software that runs on embedded devices, controlling their functionality and facilitating communication with external systems. | Network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. |
A type of non-writeable computer memory that retains its contents even when the power is turned off. | Complete computer built on a single circuit board, commonly used in embedded systems. |
A type of ROM that allows for the erasure and reprogramming of its contents, | The process by which a device retrieves instructions from ROM to start up and initialize its hardware components. |
Software used to flash ROMs, kernels, and other system files onto Android devices. | A program stored on the device that determines which software to load when the device is powered on. |
Bricking | ROM Flashing |
The process of installing a new or custom ROM on a mobile device's internal memory. | A term used to describe a device that has become unusable due to errors or incorrect flashing procedures. |