1. TC101 Product Reference Guide
  2. Using the Device
  3. Interactive Sensor Technology
  • TC101 Touch Computer
Interactive Sensor Technology

Interactive Sensor Technology

The device contains sensors that monitor movement, orientation, and ambient light.
  • Gyroscope - Measures angular rotational velocity to detect rotation of the device.
  • Accelerometer - Measures the linear acceleration of movement to detect the orientation of the device.
  • Light Sensor - Detects ambient light and adjusts the screen brightness.
  • Digital Compass (WWAN only)- The digital compass or magnetometer provides simple orientation in relation to the Earth's magnetic field. As a result, the device always knows which way is North, so it can auto-rotate digital maps depending on the physical orientation of the device.
In order to take advantage of these sensors, applications use API commands. Refer to the Google Android Sensor APIs for more information. For information on the Zebra Android EMDK, go to: techdocs.zebra.com.