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Record 1 2024-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

The surgeon console is the control center for the robotic platform. From the surgeon console, the surgeon can control the endoscope and instruments by using the hand controls and footswitch panel. All actions taken by the surgeon at the console are relayed to the vision system for processing and sent to the patient cart for implementation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

La console de chirurgien est composée d'un système de vision stéréoscopique binoculaire, de deux manettes de commande et d'une unité de pédale.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A system where the driver selects the proper amount of power and torque linking the power of the engine to the wheels [and which involves] a stick shift and is normally available in 4, 5 or 6 forward gears and 1 reverse.

OBS

Trucks can have as many as 20 forward gears and 5 or 6 for reverse. The driver manually depresses a clutch and selects the proper gear via a shifter usually mounted on a center console.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

La puissance est transmise aux roues arrière par l'intermédiaire de l'inédite boîte de vitesses manuelle à 6 rapports [...]

OBS

transmission manuelle : Le terme «transmission manuelle» est propre au Québec dans ce sens.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Sistemas de transmisión mecánica
  • Acoplamientos (Componentes mecánicos)
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Record 3 2001-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Corporate Security
CONT

The Facility Intrusion Detection System(FIDS) has also been developed by the Belvoir R and D Center and is currently under operational test. The FIDS comprises a centralized command, control and communications console, a standardized interface protocol and a variety of standardized interior sensors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise

Spanish

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