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Handheld computers comprise the largest group of Internet connectable pervasive devices. They are small, lightweight, and fit into pockets. A stylus is used to tap on a touch screen to activate applications or enter data. Currently two major operating systems are applied on handheld devices: Palm OS and Windows CE.
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Hansmann, U., Merk, L., Nicklous, M.S., Stober, T. (2001). Information Access Devices. In: Pervasive Computing Handbook. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04318-9_2
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