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Record 1 2003-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
DEF

... the amount of reflection created by the monitor screen.

CONT

Previous flat screen monitors have typically featured a tube engineered with a level front surface to eliminate glare and distortion. This method creates the illusion that the screen is actually concave because of the reflective index, and presents a distorted image.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
CONT

[...] le contraste lumineux entre l'écran noir et la source du document ne devrait pas dépasser le rapport 1:10. Toutes les autres surfaces dans le champ visuel devraient avoir une luminance (indice de réflexion) entre celle de l'écran et celle de la source du document [...]

Spanish

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