Q. What is the potential value of smell in areas where general location and awareness are desirable?

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Q. Why does the microwave have a smooth plastic control panel?

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Q. How do the controls of the washing machine differ from those of the microwave?

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Q. What is the purpose of the multi-function end control on the MiniDisc player?

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Q. Why is haptic feedback important in physical devices?

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Q. How is texture used in keyboards and calculators?

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Q. How are washbasins in public washrooms typically controlled?

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Q. What triggers the courtesy lights in a car when the door is opened?

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Q. What is the purpose of sensors in our environment?

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Q. What types of information can be captured using physiological sensors?

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Q. What was the vision of the paperless office?

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Q. Why did the desire for a completely paperless office fade?

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Q. What printing technology was commonly used for producing high-quality output at an affordable price?

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Q. How is printing resolution measured?

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Q. What factors can affect the output quality of printers at the same nominal resolution?

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Q. Which type of printer typically has a resolution of 80-120 dpi?

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Q. What is the typical speed of office-quality inkjet or laser printers?

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Q. Which type of printer offers the highest resolution?

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Q. Which type of printer is substantially cheaper than monochrome laser printers?

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Q. What are some of the special-purpose parts that inkjet and laser printers require for replacement?

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