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Accelerometer (n): a device measuring the acceleration placed on a system

Accelerometers are the simplest micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) device to date.

Accelerometers may measure linear force and rotational force.

Engineers send the data from accelerometers to the system to put the knowledge in useable form.

Technological Markets and commercial industries hold favorable opinions of accelerometers.

So far, accelerometers used properly have only positive effects. Applications of accelerometers increase the functionality of every commodity of concern.2006 Accelerometer

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Accelerometers are utilized in a number of emerging technologies, everything incorporating force or acceleration in its system is fair game.

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In 2006, businesses gained $480 million through accelerometer markets.

Several Types of accelerometers exist, allowing for diverse application and industry integration.

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The iPhone employs accelerometers to sense the tilt of the screen [horizontal/vertical].

Accelerometers are used to model biomedical applications involving kinematics.

Accelerometers are greatly implemented in video games through user interface

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Certain notebook computers and mp3 players detect a drop through accelerometers and prepare the hard-drive for impact.

Cameras utilize accelerometers for image stability and dynamic focus.

Telephones and GPS devices determine position and travelling distance through accelerometers.

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