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accelerometer Last modified: Friday, April 03, 2009
An accelerometer is a device that measures non-gravitational accelerations. On the Apple iPhone there is a 3-way axis device which is used to determine the iPhone's physical position. The accelerometer can tell when the iPhone is tilted, rotated, or moved. See also "iPhone and iPhone 3G b . What's The Difference?" in Webopedia's Did You Know...? section. Sponsored listings GlobalSpec.com: Accelerometers - Provides database of suppliers for accelerometers. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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