Itsy Pocket Computer
| Company type | Prototype computer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Western Research Laboratory of Digital Equipment Corporation |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto , United States |
| Products | Handheld pocket computer |
The Itsy Pocket Computer represents a small, energy-efficient handheld gadget created by the Western Research Laboratory of Digital Equipment Corporation located in Palo Alto. Its development aimed to encourage advancements in user interface design, incorporating sophisticated features such as integrated accelerometer sensors capable of detecting device movement and orientation as early as 1999.
Hardware
- Processor: DEC StrongARM SA-1100 CPU
- Memory Configuration: 16 MB DRAM alongside 4 MB flash memory
- Screen: LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 200 pixels
- Controls: Ten multifunctional push-buttons
- Connectivity Options: Audio input/output, IrDA interface, RS232 serial communication port
- Power Supply: Powered by two standard AAA alkaline batteries
Related WRL Technical Notes
- The Itsy Pocket Computer Version 1.5: User's Manual (DEC WRL Technical Note WRL-TN-54)
- The Memory Daughter-Card Version 1.5: User's Manual (DEC WRL Technical Note WRL-TN-55)
- Power and Energy Characterization of the Itsy Pocket Computer (Version 1.5) (DEC WRL Technical Note WRL-TN-56)
- A Simple CMOS Camera for Itsy (DEC WRL Technical Note WRL-TN-58)
- Power Evaluation of Itsy Version 2.4 (DEC WRL Technical Note WRL-TN-59)
- Interpreting the Battery Lifetime of the Itsy Version 2.4 (DEC WRL Technical Note WRL-TN-59)
- The Itsy Pocket Computer, Joel F. Bartlett et al., WRL Research Report 2000/6, Compaq Western Research Laboratory, Palo Alto, CA.
External links
- Itsy downloads at HP Labs