A tricorder is a science fiction prop designed for the Star Trek television series by Wah Chang. In the story universe the multifunction hand-held device performs sensor environment scans, data recording, and data analysis--hence the word "tricorder" to refer to the three functions of sensing, recording, and computing. In Star Trek stories the devices are issued by the fictional Starfleet organization.
A device that I would love to have! Too bad its a prop and likely could never be created to actually work.
The tricorder can do almost anything. In addition to medical uses it can detect force fields and even humanoids. It can be configured to emit "life signs" of other species. It can be configured to be used as a weapon!
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