Printed electronics allows manufacturers to print or roll materials onto surfaces to produce an electronically functional device.
What we need, I think, is to establish a patent baseline for each of these major types of digital devices, smartphones, tablets, music players, laptops, desktop computers, etc. that adjudicates the basic patents required to make a functional device.
That said, the design is also more functional, as the device offers an accessible 1, 700mAh battery and removable microSD storage.
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Were any of the elments functional, or necessary for the device to do its job?
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Suddenly the device becomes both more functional and infinitely cooler.
This first wearable and updateable platform is the only one that enables enterprises to get more value out of the device over its lifetime through functional updates as Cisco enhances its UC offering.
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Because as consumers spend more time on their smartphones surfing the Web, downloading apps, playing games and streaming movies, app creators must determine how best to create richer and more functional experiences across an ever-growing number of device platforms.
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The GD300 includes a sunlight readable display and functional control buttons typically found on any Android-based device.
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The current alternative of carrying an iPhone or strapping an iPod to your shoulder is awkward and less functional so one can see the allure for such a device.
Not only is the interface handsome and functional, it's tailored for this large-screen device in ways that stock Android just isn't.
Originally announced at CES this year, this gaming headset is a multi-functional tool that works first and foremost as a two-way communication device for gamers who love to yap while fragging.
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"The device was shown to markedly improve patient's quality of life and their functional capacity, and by functional capacity I mean that they were able to exercise longer and they were able to perform more of their activities of daily living, " said lead researcher Dr. William Abraham of the University of Kentucky.
Its unique features reflect the functional and stylistic nature of music enthusiasts while incorporating important applications and information for a fully-customizable device that encourages a healthy lifestyle.
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In the meantime, Ice Computer reps have made the trip out to CES to demo the first functional xPad tablet, which is one of several platforms for the xPC, a smartphone-sized device that contains a complete computer and slides into desktop or home theater components (xDock), laptops (xTop) and the xPad we saw today.
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