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embedded computer system [1 record]

Record 1 2024-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
DEF

A computer system that is integral to a larger system whose primary purpose is not computational; for example, a computer system in a weapon, aircraft, command and control, or rapid transit system.

OBS

embedded computer system: term and definition standardized by the IEEE [Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
DEF

Système informatique intégré dans un plus gros système dont le but premier n'a pas trait aux calculs.

OBS

Il peut s'agir, par exemple, d'un système informatique dans une arme, un avion, un système de commande et de contrôle ou un réseau de transport rapide.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Computadoras y calculadoras
DEF

Cualquier computadora (ordenador) utilizado como componente en un dispositivo cuya función primordial no es la de una computadora.

OBS

Ejemplo de ello es el sistema de dirección de misiles; otro, es el analizador de sangre controlado por computadora.

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