proximitycomputing
nounUK /prɒkˈsɪmɪti kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /prɑːkˈsɪməti kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
A way for computers to talk to each other when they are very close together.
Proximity computing lets your phone unlock a door just by being near it.
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2. A computing model where devices share data automatically when they come within a short distance.
Proximity computing helps two tablets swap photos when they touch.
3. Technology that uses nearby signals to trigger actions without a cable or internet.
The museum uses proximity computing to show facts when you stand near a painting.
4. The study of how physical closeness affects how computers and people interact.
Her class on proximity computing covered how sensors detect nearby objects.