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GOAL RECOGNITION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ear recognition
1, record 1, English, ear%20recognition
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ear shape recognition 2, record 1, English, ear%20shape%20recognition
correct, noun
- ear geometry recognition 3, record 1, English, ear%20geometry%20recognition
correct, noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of the geometric features of the ear to identify an individual. 4, record 1, English, - ear%20recognition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The goal of ear recognition is to examine the unique features of the geometry of the earlobe, in a manner similar to that of hand geometry recognition. 5, record 1, English, - ear%20recognition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ear recognition: designation and definition officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee. 6, record 1, English, - ear%20recognition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance de l'oreille
1, record 1, French, reconnaissance%20de%20l%27oreille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- reconnaissance de la forme de l'oreille 2, record 1, French, reconnaissance%20de%20la%20forme%20de%20l%27oreille
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- reconnaissance par la géométrie de l'oreille 3, record 1, French, reconnaissance%20par%20la%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trie%20de%20l%27oreille
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation de caractéristiques géométriques de l'oreille pour identifier une personne. 4, record 1, French, - reconnaissance%20de%20l%27oreille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reconnaissance par la géométrie de l'oreille utilise la forme du pavillon de l'oreille pour l'identification. 3, record 1, French, - reconnaissance%20de%20l%27oreille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reconnaissance de l'oreille : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité. 5, record 1, French, - reconnaissance%20de%20l%27oreille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconocimiento de la forma de la oreja
1, record 1, Spanish, reconocimiento%20de%20la%20forma%20de%20la%20oreja
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] se distinguen dos tipos de técnicas biométricas: I. Técnicas basadas en aspectos físicos y fisiológicos que miden las características fisiológicas de una persona e incluyen: comprobación de las huellas digitales, análisis de la imagen del dedo, reconocimiento del iris, análisis de la retina, reconocimiento facial, resultados de muestras de las manos, reconocimiento de la forma de la oreja […] II. Técnicas basadas en aspectos comportamentales que miden el comportamiento de una persona […] 2, record 1, Spanish, - reconocimiento%20de%20la%20forma%20de%20la%20oreja
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
1, record 2, English, Union%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Indian%20Chiefs
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- UBCIC 2, record 2, English, UBCIC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Union of BC Indian Chiefs 2, record 2, English, Union%20of%20BC%20Indian%20Chiefs
correct
- UBCIC 2, record 2, English, UBCIC
correct
- UBCIC 2, record 2, English, UBCIC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs(UBCIC) is to support the work of its people—whether at the local, national or international level—in the common fight for the respect and recognition of Indigenous rights. 3, record 2, English, - Union%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Indian%20Chiefs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs was formed in 1969 by the amalgamation of the Indian Homemakers Association of British Columbia, the Southern Vancouver Island Tribal Federation and the North American Indian Brotherhood. 3, record 2, English, - Union%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Indian%20Chiefs
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
1, record 2, French, Union%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Indian%20Chiefs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- UBCIC 2, record 2, French, UBCIC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Union of BC Indian Chiefs 2, record 2, French, Union%20of%20BC%20Indian%20Chiefs
correct, feminine noun
- UBCIC 2, record 2, French, UBCIC
correct, feminine noun
- UBCIC 2, record 2, French, UBCIC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Great Divide Trail Association
1, record 3, English, Great%20Divide%20Trail%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GDTA 2, record 3, English, GDTA
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission. The Great Divide Trail Association is dedicated to planning, designing, surveying, constructing and maintaining the Great Divide Trail in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. [The association's] goal is to obtain formal recognition and protection of the Great Divide Trail Corridor. 1, record 3, English, - Great%20Divide%20Trail%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Great Divide Trail Association is a Canadian not‐for‐profit corporation headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, responsible for maintaining, promoting and protecting the Great Divide Trail. The Great Divide Trail Association works with regional partners to coordinate trail improvements, maintenance and protection. [The association is] supported by members, volunteers and hikers who make the Great Divide Trail experience possible. 1, record 3, English, - Great%20Divide%20Trail%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Great Divide Trail Association
1, record 3, French, Great%20Divide%20Trail%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GDTA 2, record 3, French, GDTA
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada Company
1, record 4, English, Canada%20Company
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] Canada Company is a charitable, non-partisan organization that serves to build the bridge between business and community leaders and the Canadian military. [Its] goal is to ensure that the men and women in our Canadian Forces receive the widest support, care and recognition that they deserve. 1, record 4, English, - Canada%20Company
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organization founded in May 2006. 2, record 4, English, - Canada%20Company
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- La Compagnie Canada
1, record 4, French, La%20Compagnie%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Compagnie Canada est une œuvre de bienfaisance enregistrée ayant comme but de tisser des liens entre les dirigeants militaires et ceux du monde des affaires. [Son] but est de s’assurer que les hommes et les femmes en uniforme et leur famille reçoivent le plus grand appui possible, dont la reconnaissance et les soins qu'ils méritent. 1, record 4, French, - La%20Compagnie%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organisation fondée en mai 2006. 2, record 4, French, - La%20Compagnie%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Air Pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canada-Wide Acid Rain Strategy for Post-2000
1, record 5, English, Canada%2DWide%20Acid%20Rain%20Strategy%20for%20Post%2D2000
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In recognition of the continuing acid deposition problem, on October 19, 1998, all 26 Energy and Environment Ministers signed The Canada-Wide Acid Rain Strategy for Post-2000. The Strategy is a framework to resolve the acid deposition problem in eastern Canada and ensure that new acid deposition problems do not occur elsewhere in Canada. The long-term goal of The Strategy is "to meet the environmental threshold of critical loads for acid deposition across Canada. " 1, record 5, English, - Canada%2DWide%20Acid%20Rain%20Strategy%20for%20Post%2D2000
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Pollution de l'air
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie pancanadienne sur les émissions acidifiantes après l'an 2000
1, record 5, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20pancanadienne%20sur%20les%20%C3%A9missions%20acidifiantes%20apr%C3%A8s%20l%27an%202000
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 19 octobre 1998, en reconnaissance de ce constant problème de dépôts acides, les 26 ministres de l'Énergie et de l'Environnement ont tous signé la Stratégie pancanadienne sur les émissions acidifiantes après l'an 2000. La Stratégie offre un cadre visant à résoudre le problème de dépôts acides dans l'Est canadien et à garantir que de nouveaux problèmes de ce genre n'apparaîtront pas ailleurs au Canada. L'objectif à long terme de la Stratégie est d'«atteindre, dans tout le Canada, le seuil des charges critiques de dépôts acides admissibles pour l'environnement». 1, record 5, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20pancanadienne%20sur%20les%20%C3%A9missions%20acidifiantes%20apr%C3%A8s%20l%27an%202000
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Therapists in Complementary Medicine
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Therapists%20in%20Complementary%20Medicine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CATCM 1, record 6, English, CATCM
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association of Therapists in Complementary Medicine wearing the acronym ACTMD(ACDM) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to offer therapists recognition and credibility while ensuring the public of qualitative services. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Therapists%20in%20Complementary%20Medicine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association Canadienne des Thérapeutes en Médecines Douces
1, record 6, French, Association%20Canadienne%20des%20Th%C3%A9rapeutes%20en%20M%C3%A9decines%20Douces
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACTMD 1, record 6, French, ACTMD
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association Canadienne des Thérapeutes en Médecines Douces portant l'acronyme ACTMD (ACDM), est un organisme à but non lucratif ayant pour but d'offrir à des thérapeutes une reconnaissance et une crédibilité tout en assurant au public des services de qualité. Ses membres suivent un code de déontologie strict et doivent avoir réussi un examen avant leur adhésion à l'Association. 1, record 6, French, - Association%20Canadienne%20des%20Th%C3%A9rapeutes%20en%20M%C3%A9decines%20Douces
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Agent Affairs Program
1, record 7, English, National%20Agent%20Affairs%20Program
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In recognition of the need for overall functional direction over legal agents, a National Agent Affairs Program was established in 1996. In support of the reasonable demands of effectiveness, efficiency and economy, the ultimate goal of the Program is to provide the Department with a framework to strengthen its ability to administer and manage legal agent activities in such a way as to ensure the provision of quality legal service while containing the associated costs. 1, record 7, English, - National%20Agent%20Affairs%20Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme national des mandataires
1, record 7, French, Programme%20national%20des%20mandataires
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par suite de la reconnaissance du besoin d'assurer une orientation fonctionnelle générale aux mandataires, un programme national des mandataires a été mis sur pied en 1996. Pour répondre aux demandes raisonnables visant l'obtention de services juridiques efficaces, efficients et économiques, le but ultime du Programme est de fournir au Ministère un cadre qui lui permet de renforcer sa capacité d'administrer et de gérer les activités juridiques des mandataires de manière à assurer la prestation de services juridiques de qualité et à endiguer les coûts connexes. 1, record 7, French, - Programme%20national%20des%20mandataires
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Artificial Intelligence
- Scientific Research
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Geometric Probing for Object Recognition
1, record 8, English, Geometric%20Probing%20for%20Object%20Recognition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal of Object Recognition is to allow machines to "see". It is one of the most long-standing and difficult problems in Artificial Intelligence. We propose a solution which is based upon Geometric Probing, a technique which evolved from the field of Computational Geometry. 1, record 8, English, - Geometric%20Probing%20for%20Object%20Recognition
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Institute for Information Technology (IIT) of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) project. 1, record 8, English, - Geometric%20Probing%20for%20Object%20Recognition
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Geometric Probing
- Object Recognition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Intelligence artificielle
- Recherche scientifique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Reconnaissance d'objets par exploration géométrique
1, record 8, French, Reconnaissance%20d%27objets%20par%20exploration%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La reconnaissance d'objets vise à permettre à des machines de «voir». C'est l'un des problèmes les plus anciens et les plus difficiles de l'intelligence artificielle. Nous proposons une solution fondée sur l'exploration géométrique, technique issue de la géométrie algorithmique. 1, record 8, French, - Reconnaissance%20d%27objets%20par%20exploration%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Projet de l'Institut de technologie de l'information (ITI) du Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC). 1, record 8, French, - Reconnaissance%20d%27objets%20par%20exploration%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trique
Record 8, Key term(s)
- reconnaisse d'objets
- exploration géométrique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-05-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- problem-solving program
1, record 9, English, problem%2Dsolving%20program
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- problem-solving executive 2, record 9, English, problem%2Dsolving%20executive
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The problem-solving executive has the job of applying and evaluating all objects and goals. Its functions are method selection, goal recognition, goal evaluation, object recognition, object evaluation, goal selection, and attempt recording. 2, record 9, English, - problem%2Dsolving%20program
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- programme exécutif
1, record 9, French, programme%20ex%C3%A9cutif
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- superviseur de résolution 2, record 9, French, superviseur%20de%20r%C3%A9solution
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir programme superviseur. 1, record 9, French, - programme%20ex%C3%A9cutif
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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