DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A set of rules used by a device (such as a
computer, router or networking adapter) to request and obtain an Internet address
from a server which has a list of addresses available for assignment.
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An on-board non-volatile
memory chip.
Flash Disk
Non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files.
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.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
A display that uses liquid crystal sealed between two glass plates. The crystals are
excited by precise electrical charges, causing them to reflect light outside according
to their bias. They use little electricity and react relatively quickly. They require
external light to reflect their information to the user.
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light. It uses less
power than an incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
RAM
Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and
quickly written and read.
RF
Radio Frequency.
RTC
Real Time Clock.
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