Or perhaps can you foresee libraries having a role in providing content to such devices?

One of the researchers involved in the project said that the battery could also be adapted to provide a brief charge to other electronic devices.

Several protocols have been implemented to provide direct access to in-chip devices, but they tend to be proprietary, complex and hard to handle.

Single-system provides power to on-board devices and requires a hose that connects to the truck.

Device files often provide simple interfaces to peripheral devices, such as printers and serial ports.

It can be used to provide power to other devices that use batteries.

Microsoft has provided the support to such devices through a worldwide Windows Phone 7.8 release.

The number of intermediate firms, which provide data to wireless devices, grows weekly.

Vacuum may be used to power, or provide assistance to mechanical devices.

Hubs can have their own power supplies to provide power to devices connected to the hub.