Computer Science GCSE
Everyday control devices
What Everyday control devices means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Everyday control devices
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Reference: OCR
Products such as washing machines, microwave ovens, central heating thermostats, digital cameras, fitness trackers, traffic lights, pacemakers and domestic routers, each containing a computer dedicated to controlling its host device.
Topics that use Everyday control devices
- Embedded systems (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Dedicated function
- Fixed firmware
- Input–process–output
- Low cost and low power
- Sensors and actuators
- Firmware in ROM
- Interaction with sensors and actuators
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