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collision detection [2 records]

Record 1 2004-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
DEF

Computer ability to calculate if a user shares spatial coordinates with a virtual object, i.e., if the object were real, whenever there would be contact.

OBS

Software code is written so that, when virtual collision is detected, feedback alerts the user, and/or the virtual object appears to be modified or moved.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
DEF

Capacité de l'ordinateur à calculer si un utilisateur partage des coordonnées spatiales avec un objet virtuel, par exemple, si l'objet était réel, à chaque fois qu'il y aurait un contact.

OBS

Le programme est écrit de telle façon qu'en cas de détection de collision virtuelle, une rétroaction avertit l'utilisateur, et/ou l'objet virtuel semble modifié ou déplacé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
DEF

En los gráficos de computadora (ordenador), particularmente en los juegos de tipo «galería», es frecuente que un programa deba determinar si dos objetos han chocado entre sí; habiendo diversas técnicas de programación para lograr este objetivo.

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Record 2 1993-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

It is designed primarily for automotive applications such as collision detection, active suspension, and ABS, and measures only 500 x 625 .

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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