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Glossary
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Firmware
A software program or set of instructions programmed on a
hardware device. It provides the necessary instructions for how the
device communicates with the other computer hardware. Firmware
is typically stored in the flash ROM of a hardware device. While ROM
is "read-only memory," flash ROM can be erased and rewritten
because it is actually a type of flash memory.
Flash Memory
Non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files.
GSM
Global System for Mobile communication. It is a standard for digital
cellular communications, currently used around the world on as
many as seven bands.
Host
A computer that serves other mobile computers in a network,
providing services such as network control, database access, special
programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages.
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency
regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes
based on power output during operation.
IEEE 802.11
A set of standards carrying out wireless local area network (WLAN)
computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands.
They are created and maintained by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards
Committee.