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Glossary
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Bit
Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally,
eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0
and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
Bluetooth@
A standard radio technology using a proprietary protocol. The
onboard Bluetooth@ module in the device is compatible with the 2.1
protocol with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR).
Boot
The process a computer goes through when it starts. During boot, the
computer can run self-diagnostic tests and configure hardware and
software.
Byte
On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1)
combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric
value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the
low-order bit. One byte in memory can be used to store one ASCII
character.
CDRH
Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency
responsible for regulating laser product safety. This agency specifies
various laser operation classes based on power output during
operation.
Character
A pattern of bars and spaces which either directly represents data or
indicates a control function, such as a number, letter, punctuation
mark, or communications control contained in a message.