Grewal, who was expecting this motion, is also being asked to decide if older iPod hardware is covered by Samsung's original infringement contention, which vaguely described "all Apple products including a built-in speaker and an external audio output port, " as violators.

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Designed for a top-quality high-definition videoconferencing experience, the OpenTablet 10 features a front-facing 720p camera, wide band stereo speakers with a connector for external speakers or headset hookup, a digital MEMS microphone, and HDMI port for 1080p output to an external HD display.

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Like the last-gen Slingbox Solo, which the 350 replaces, the unit has component HD inputs, an IR output and uses an external power supply.

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The camera also offers creative movie playback features, such as High-speed Movie mode for slow-motion playback and Time-lapse Movie mode for fast-forward playback, and features a micro-HDMI terminal (Type D) for the output of recorded movies and sound to external devices.

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The engineers found a way to kick-start a radio-frequency device wirelessly using an external power source initially, but running the device afterward on the output of power generated by the inner ear.

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Indeed, the PSS110 can function as an external speaker set for an iPod or any device with a mini-jack output.

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Moreover, as collaboration across product and service areas, across geographies, and with external partners (vendors or customers) increase, having processes and technologies to facilitate and capture the output from that collaboration will be essential.

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In terms of output, although growth forecasts for this year remain above 3.5 percent, uncertainty around the external scenario and signs of a domestic slowdown continue.

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