Digital Device and Multimedia Chapter 6

Flash Memory

A type of nonvolatile computer memory that can be electrically erased and rewritten repeatedly.

E-Readers

Are Special class of tablets that are designed specifically to read books, magazines, and other publications; they are lightweight, inexpensive devices that can hold thousands of books. (through a wireless connection).

Types of Cameras (in order)

Basic point-and-shoot, Advanced point-and-shoot, Compact system cameras (CSC), Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR)

Digital Single Lense Reflex (D-SLR)

Change the lens, which is very expensive, to get the exact zoom needed.

USB or FireWire

Connect the camera directly to a computer; Windows begins transfer process automatically. Have the option of tagging the images with keywords and of erasing them for the memory card.

Speech Recognition

Converts spoken words to text; interact with system using voice commands; allows disabled users to use a computer; Windows 8 has built-in speech recognition software; Often built into video games; and Train program to recognize speech patterns.

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)

Default file type used by Apple's iTunes software

Creative Commons

Developed to increase sharing and collaboration and Specifies how images and other material can be used

Tablets

Falls between a notebook and a smartphone. these handheld devices can be multifunctional devices

Winamp

Free media player, or purchase Pro version. Will sync with iPods. Enables media sharing with all your devices through Winamp Remote

DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act)

Impose restrictions of these files. You cannot transfer the file from one device to another or make a backup copy, or that your access to the file will expire in a set amount of time.

PictBridge

Industry standard: Allows camera to connect directly to printer via USB or a special dock

tagging

Labeling images or files with keywords to make it easier to organize and search them.

Audio File Types

MP3, AAC, WMA, and DRM

MP3

Moving Picture Experts Group Layer-3 Audio, Audio file type used for music files

Webcasting

Not interactive and it's a one-way process.

Kiosks

Retail stores: Built-in editing features and Connects your camera via USB or use a memory card

Webcams

Specialized video cameras that provide visual input online communications such as AIM or Skype.

Memory cards

Store images and Can be inserted into computer or printer.

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Synthesized digital media files

DRM (Digital Rights Management)

Technology applied to digital media files and Poses restrictions on the use of these files

Multimedia

The integration of text, graphics, video, animation, and sound graphics.

Resolution

The measure of the number of pixels in an image and is expressed in megapixels. Higher means better detail.

Wireless-enabled digital cameras

Transfer photos using WiFi wireless technology

iOS devises

Transfers to the cloud using Ipad,Iphone,Ipod.

Windows Media Player

Used to organize and play media files Ability to stream media files and burn CDs

Apples Itunes

Used to organize music and shop for new music, video, or other media files

Compact System Cameras (CSC)

advanced point-and-shoot cameras that have interchangeable lenses. They are smaller, less expensive, and easier to use.

Podcast

an audio broadcast that has been converted to an MP3 file or other audio file format for playback in a digital music player or computer

Advance point-and-shoot

moderate in price, feature, and quality which include better zooming, macro functions. The ability to capture video.

Smartphones

multifunction devices that blend phones, PDA (personal digital assistance). and portable media player features.

Mobil Application (mobile apps)

smartphones download additional programs to extend their capabilities, making them true convergence devises.

Screen Capturing

software tools allow you to create a video of what happens on your computer screen.

Streaming

the media begins to play immediately as it is being received and does not require the whole file to be downloaded to your computer first.

Basic point-and-shoot

the simplest, least expensive, and have the fewest features.

Shutter Lag

the time between pressing the button and the camera snapping the picture.

Digital Zoom

zoom takes a portion of the image and enlarges it electronically; the image quality is reduced since digital zoom enlarges the same set of pixels without adding detail

Optical Zoom

zoom that physically increases the length of the lens, essentially creating a magnifying glass; produces a higher-quality image