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Record 1 2026-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biometrics
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

All facial images in Notices and Diffusions submitted by member countries are searched and stored in the facial recognition system, provided they meet the strict quality criteria needed for recognition. Participating member countries can also submit "search only" requests directly to the system, using the Biometric Hub, for example, to carry out a check on a person of interest at border crossings. The results are returned quickly to enable immediate follow-up action, and images are not recorded in the facial image database.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biométrie
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

Les logiciels de reconnaissance faciale sont basés sur des modèles préentraînés, ce qui signifie que le logiciel développe des règles d'identification à partir d'une base de données d'images faciales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biometría
  • Inteligencia artificial
CONT

Todas las imágenes faciales contenidas en las notificaciones y difusiones que se publican a petición de los países miembros se consultan y almacenan en el sistema de reconocimiento facial, si cumplen los estrictos criterios de calidad necesarios para el reconocimiento. Los países miembros participantes también pueden solicitar que se realice una simple consulta en el sistema de reconocimiento facial, usando el Centro de Biometría, por ejemplo, para efectuar un control de personas de interés en un puesto fronterizo. En esos casos, los resultados se obtienen rápidamente para que se puedan tomar de inmediato las medidas necesarias. Las imágenes no quedan almacenadas en la base de datos de imágenes faciales.

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Record 2 2025-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Testing and Debugging
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

With end-to-end testing, an application is tested to check whether or not it has a complete flow from the beginning to the end. Through end-to-end testing, any system dependencies are weeded out and integrity between different components is maintained. Here, the intention is to verify that the system as a whole meets business goals, irrespective of the component architecture in use.

Key term(s)
  • end to end testing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Test et débogage
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
CONT

[La solution logicielle] accélère la mise à l'essai de bout en bout d'applications [à] canaux [multiples] interreliées et offre de nouvelles fonctionnalités pour la mise à l'essai de la virtualisation de services, d'applications mobiles et [d'interfaces utilisateurs] Web.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prueba y depuración
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
CONT

La prueba de extremo a extremo implica garantizar que los componentes integrados en una aplicación funcionen como se espera. Toda la aplicación se prueba en un escenario del mundo real, como la comunicación con la base de datos, la red, el hardware y otras aplicaciones.

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Record 3 2023-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Materiel Management
CONT

The equipment status board should have listed on it all equipment in [the] CIC [combat information center]. Specifically, this list should include radars,... radar repeaters, associated NTDS [naval tactical data system] equipment(computers, consoles, keysets, etc.), remote radio units, direction finders, and plotting equipment... Two columns should be provided after the name of each piece of equipment. One column is for equipment that is operating; the other is for equipment that is out of service. A check mark in the appropriate column indicates equipment status.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion du matériel militaire

Spanish

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Record 4 2018-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Safety
CONT

Block proving through axle counter is a system which provides automatic clearance of block section, by using axle counter to define and clear the block section. The in count of axles at advanced starter signal of the sending end station and out count at home signal of receiving end station provides a check of complete arrival of a train and proves block clearance automatically. It has been experienced that provision of block proving by axle counter not only enhances safety but also increases line capacity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
CONT

[Il] explique les causes de l'accident de Péage et montre comment il a déterminé des décisions techniques pour améliorer le système mis en cause : sur le réseau du PLM il n'y avait pas d'«enclenchement de continuité», c'est-à-dire que le sémaphore permettant l'entrée dans un canton et celui marquant la sortie du canton n'étaient pas automatiquement liés, ce qui permettait au «bloqueur» de «rendre voie libre» en manœuvrant le sémaphore d'entrée dans un canton occupé par un train.

Spanish

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Record 5 2016-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Aircraft Systems
DEF

A valve used in liquid-powered systems to allow normal speed of operation in one direction and limited speed in another.

CONT

An orifice check valve may be included in a hydraulic landing gear actuator system. When the gear is raised, the check valve allows full fluid flow to lift the heavy gear at maximum speed. When lowering the gear, the orifice in the check valve prevents the gear from violently dropping by restricting fluid flow out of the actuating cylinder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

clapet antiretour à orifice : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 6 1998-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Document detailing the disciplines and procedures to be followed to maintain an item of equipment, complete machine or system in good working order. It will detail periodic checks and replacement of parts, type or lubricant and protective processes and the period of time between each check. It will include instructions on how to locate faults, carry out repairs and the replacement of components. It may also include a detailed list of the components which go together to make the complete unit, and their reference numbers and quantity required to assist purchase of replacements as required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Document donnant en détail la procédure à suivre pour maintenir en bon état de marche tout ou partie d'une installation ou d'une machine. Il indiquera la fréquence des examens systématiques et des changements d'organes ainsi que leur nature, le type de lubrifiant et les mesures de protection à prendre. Il comprendra des instructions permettant de localiser des organes défaillants, d'entreprendre des réparations et des changements d'appareils. Il peut également comprendre une liste détaillée des appareils qui vont ensemble pour former l'installation complète ainsi que leurs numéros d'identification et leurs quantités afin de faciliter l'approvisionnement de pièces de rechange si nécessaire.

Spanish

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Record 7 1996-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

an interactive multimedia CD-based format to be played one TV-linked drive, developed by Electronic Arts ... expected on the market by 1993-94 (CEC Information Market Observatory, Luxembourg May 1993 "Overview of CD-based media market").

CONT

So is CD-I the next big wave in home entertainment? Cautious consumers may want to check out rival CD-ROM-based entertainment systems, such as the one developed by Trip Hawkins, a Redwood, Calif.-based high-tech guru. Hawkins's system, marketed as 3DO, boasts high-speed graphics processors not found in most home computers.

CONT

Panasonic Real 3DO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
CONT

Sega lance sa Saturn. Une console 32 bits qui va faire mal à la 3-DO.

Spanish

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Record 8 1987-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

In the event a leak is detected, check connection at pressure inlet of throw-limiter actuator, and if necessary, carry out a pressure test of the pitot system....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

entrée de pression : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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