Chapter 7 (item 2)- Describe several uses for communication technology.
1. Paging: sending short numeric or text messages to a person’s pager
Most often used for onsite paging applications
2. Messaging: two-way paging
Most often takes place today via a mobile phone
3.Global positioning system (GPS): Uses satellites and a receiver to determine the exact geographic location of the receiver
4. Videoconferencing: use of communications technology for real-time, face-to-face meetings between individuals located in different places
5. Collaborative computing (workgroup computing): using a computer and communications technology to work together on documents and other project components
6. Telecommuting: individuals work at home and communicate with their place of business and clients via communications technologies
7. Telemedicine: use of communications technology to provide medical information and services
