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MORILLO MARY ROSE I.

 Haptics is touted as the evolving technology


needed to advance virtual reality (VR) and
BSN 2B augmented reality (AR) by just seeing and
hearing a virtual world in VR or the floating
interfaces of AR to actually feel what you are
touching.

CHAPTER 3 - Most computers are based on the scientistJohn von


Neumann's model of a processor-memory-input-output
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND THE FOUNDATION OF
architecture.
KNOWLEDGE MODEL
COMPONENTS
Computer Science - offers extremely valuable tools
that, when used skillfully, can facilitate the acquisition  Hardware - computer hardware refers to the
and manipulation of data and information by nurses,who actual physical body of the computer and it's
then can synthesize the data into an evolving knowledge components
and wisdom base; this process can facilitate
professional development and the ability to apply Protection : The Casing
evidence - based practice decision  The most noticeable component of any
The Computer as a Tool for Managing Information and computer is the outer case.
Generating Knowledge  Desktop personal computers have either a
 Computer technology has ushered in what has desktop case, which lies horizontally on a desk,
been called the Information Age, an age when often with the computer monitor position on
data, information, and knowledge are both top of it.
accessible and manipulable by more people  Laptop and surface computes combine the
than ever before. components into a flat, rectangular case that
COMPUTER is attached to the hinged or foldable monitor.

 is an electronic information - processing  Central Processing Unit (CPU) - is an older


machine that serves as a tool with which to term for the processor and microprocessor.
manipulate data and information Sometimes conceptualized as the "brain" of
the computer that execute and process the
 since the advent of the first electronic binary computer code which are functions
computer in the mid 1940s, computer has that are instigated by the operating system
evolved to become essential, including the (OS) and other applications on the computer.
profession nursing
- The processor contains specific mechanical
HAPTIC TECHNOLOGY units including registers, arithmetic logic units,
a floating point unit, control circuitry and
 Science of haptics deals with artificial touch
cache memory.
technology
Cache Memory - is extremely quick memory that holds
whatever data and code are being used at any one time mother board, and other cococomponents.

In the past, the speed and power of a processor are - Firmware utilizes the hardware and boots
measured in units of megahertz (MHz). Today, more the primary OS.
commonly the speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz).
 Virtual Memory - a special type of memory
 Mother Board - has been the "control nervous that is stored on the hard disk to provide
system " of the computer because it temporary data storage so data can be
facilitates communications among all of the trapped in and out of the RAM as needed.
computer components
 Integrated Drive Electronics Controller
 Power Supply - is a critical component of any (IDEC/IDE) - primary interface of the hard
conputer because it provides the essential drive, CD-ROM, DVD, and floppy disk drive
electrical energy needed to allow a computer
to operate. The power supply unit converts  Peripheral Components Interconnection Bus -
the 120 volt AC main power into low-voltage this component is important for connecting
DC power additional plug-in components to the
computer
 Hard Disk - acts as the permanent data
storage area that holds gigabytes (GB) or  Small Computer System Interface -
even terabytes (TB) of information, data, components provides the means to attach
documents, and programs saved on the additional devices, such as scanner and extra
computer even when the computer is off. hard drive to the computer

- Hard drive is managed by a disk controller  DVD/CD Drive - a DVD drive can do
which is a circuit board that controls the everything a CD drive can do, plus it can play
motor and actuator arm assembly. to the content of disk and it is a recordable
unit, record data on blank DVDs
 Random-Access Memory (RAM) - considered
to be volatile memory because it is a  Flash / usb Flash Drive - it is typically a
temporary storage system that allows the removable and rewritable device that includes
processor to access programs code and data flash memory and and integrated USB interface
while working on a task  Modem - is a component that can be situated
 Read-Only Memory (RAM) - is essential either externally or internally relative to the
permanent or semipermanent non-volatile computer and enables internet connectivity
memory that stores saved data and is critical via a cable connection through networks
in the working of the computers OS and other adapters situated within the computer
activities apparatus

 Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) - is a  Connection Ports - these ports allow data to
specific type of RAM used by the computer move to ad from the computer via peripheral
when it first boots up to established basic or storage devices, specific ports include the
communication between the processor, following;
1. Parallel Port - connects to a printer

2. Serial Port - connects to an external modem

3. USB - connects to a myriad of plug-in


devices, such as portable flash drives, digital
cameras, MP3 players, graphics tablets and
high pens using a plug-and-play connection

4. Fireware - often used to connect digital


video devices to a computer

5. Ethernet - connects a networking


apparatus, such as the internet and modem
cables

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