Communicator (Star Trek)
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The communicator is a fictional device used for voice communication in the fictional universe of Star Trek. As seen in at least two instances, the Original Series episodes "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" and
A 23rd-century communicator as used in Star Trek: The Original Series
Starfleet communicator badge from The Next Generation and the early episodes of Deep Space 9
Revised comm badge from the film Star Trek: Generations. This was also used on Voyager and the later episodes of Deep Space 9 as well as the last three TNG films and in the flashback scenes of Picard.
Clamshell design
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Clamshell design is a form factor commonly used in the design of electronic devices and other manufactured objects. It is inspired by the morphology of the clam. The form factor has been applied to ha
Communicator (Star Trek)
…direction finder devices, and cloud-based digital assistants perform in a way similar to the artificial intelligence of a Starfleet ship's computer. Clamshell design "Grillo" flip phone (Italy, 1965…
The clamshell form factor is based on (and named after) the hinged design of the clam.
Emerson Cordless Travel Clock Radio (model 31P70), Japan (1960s)
Brionvega TS 502 radio, Museum of science and technology, Milan (1963)