Mobile computing carts.Lionville iCarts[TM] from Lionville Systems, Inc., are designed to support mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings and bar-coded charting, as well as combining the security features of a medication cart with the efficiency of bedside computing. The iCart includes individually locked resident drawers and a patented drawer "grabber" mechanism that ensures that drawers are locked. Other cart features include keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. unlocking and an automatic relocking system that engages when the cart is not in use. The iCart can be individually configured to match the user's specifications. The computer (thick or thin client) is typically mounted in a locked, shock-resistant compartment. The long-life rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery, also known as a storage battery, is a group of two or more secondary cells. These batteries can be restored to full charge by the application of electrical energy. pack is stored under the cart but includes a readily visible battery indicator Battery indicator is a diagnostic aid that provides a visual indication to the user and/or an internal processor software indication that the memory power-fail support battery is in need of replacement. panel located near the cart top. CIRCLE 76 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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