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PROOF CONCEPT [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Legal Documents
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- facial recognition proof of concept project
1, record 1, English, facial%20recognition%20proof%20of%20concept%20project
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- FR proof of concept project 1, record 1, English, FR%20proof%20of%20concept%20project
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The objective of the FR proof of concept project was to determine whether a facial recognition system was feasible, affordable and whether it effectively verified a travel document applicant's photograph or its digital rendering against those in a query database. 1, record 1, English, - facial%20recognition%20proof%20of%20concept%20project
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Documents juridiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- projet de validation de principe de l'identification faciale
1, record 1, French, projet%20de%20validation%20de%20principe%20de%20l%27identification%20faciale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objectif du projet de validation de principe de l'identification faciale était de déterminer si un système d'identification faciale était réalisable, à un coût raisonnable et s'il était possible de vérifier la photographie d'un requérant de document de voyage ou son identificateur numérique à l'encontre de ceux qui sont déposées dans des banques de vérification. 1, record 1, French, - projet%20de%20validation%20de%20principe%20de%20l%27identification%20faciale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Documentos jurídicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- proyecto de validación de concepto de reconocimiento facial
1, record 1, Spanish, proyecto%20de%20validaci%C3%B3n%20de%20concepto%20de%20reconocimiento%20facial
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Quality Control (Management)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proof of concept demonstration
1, record 2, English, proof%20of%20concept%20demonstration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- proof of concept 2, record 2, English, proof%20of%20concept
correct
- POC 3, record 2, English, POC
correct
- POC 3, record 2, English, POC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] short and/or incomplete realization of a certain method or idea to demonstrate its feasibility, or a demonstration in principle, whose purpose is to verify that some concept or theory is probably capable of exploitation in a useful manner ... 4, record 2, English, - proof%20of%20concept%20demonstration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proof of concept is intended to test [Public Works and Government Services Canada] 's capacity to incorporate new energy management technology into existing automated systems. 5, record 2, English, - proof%20of%20concept%20demonstration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- démonstration du bien-fondé de la conception
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9monstration%20du%20bien%2Dfond%C3%A9%20de%20la%20conception
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- preuve de concept 1, record 2, French, preuve%20de%20concept
correct, feminine noun
- validation de principe 2, record 2, French, validation%20de%20principe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Démonstration (sous forme de prototype ou non) de la faisabilité, viabilité et validité d'un concept, d'un produit, etc. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9monstration%20du%20bien%2Dfond%C3%A9%20de%20la%20conception
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La validation de principe a pour but de vérifier la capacité de [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] d'intégrer une nouvelle technologie de gestion de l'énergie à ses systèmes automatisés actuels. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9monstration%20du%20bien%2Dfond%C3%A9%20de%20la%20conception
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Biochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nanomedicine
1, record 3, English, nanomedicine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies techniques in the field of medicine. 2, record 3, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nanomedicine is the application of nanotechnology (the engineering of tiny machines) to the prevention and treatment of disease in the human body. This evolving discipline has the potential to dramatically change medical science. Established and near-future nanomedicine applications include activity monitors, chemotherapy, pacemakers, biochips, OTC [over-the-counter] tests, insulin pumps, nebulizers, needleless injectors, hearing aids, medical flow sensors and blood pressure, glucose monitoring and drug delivery systems. 3, record 3, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The chapter on nanomedicine defines the field of nanomedicine and its objectives, keyed to the "biological existence proof" of the feasibility of nanotechnology. Several thought experiments are employed to help the reader develop an intuitive appreciation of time, space, and mechanics in the microworld, where nanorobots will be operating. The goals of biotechnology-based "molecular medicine" are carefully distinguished from the goals of nanomedicine. The evolution of the concept of nanomedicine and cell repair machines is described as the natural culmination of millennia of medical history. The limits of nanomedicine are presented, although by 20th century standards these limits appear, for the most part, quite tolerable and modest in scope. The applicability of the Hippocratic Oath in the nanomedical era is explored. 4, record 3, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nano is a prefix meaning one billionth (1/1,000,000,000). 5, record 3, English, - nanomedicine
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nano-medicine
- nano medicine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Biochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nanomédecine
1, record 3, French, nanom%C3%A9decine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche de la médecine concernée par l'application de la nanotechnologie dans la prévention et le traitement des maladies. 2, record 3, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nanotechnologie, inspirée de la biologie mais rendue possible par le concours de la physique, de la chimie et de l'électronique, s'oriente actuellement dans trois directions principales : (1) la nanomécanique visant la réalisation de «moteurs» au niveau moléculaire, (2) la nanoélectronique visant la réalisation d'ordinateurs moléculaires ou quantiques, (3) la nanomédecine visant la réalisation d'ensembles moléculaires artificiels pouvant exercer une action sur le corps humain dans des buts thérapeutiques, éventuellement de manière nanoélectronique, et des effets (nano)mécaniques ou chimiques. 3, record 3, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La nanomédecine] inclut la surveillance, la réparation, la construction et le contrôle des systèmes biologiques humains au niveau moléculaire, utilisant les nanodispositifs et les nanostructures. 2, record 3, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nano-médecine
- nano médecine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Bioquímica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanomedicina
1, record 3, Spanish, nanomedicina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Rama de la medicina que] mediante el desarrollo y la aplicación de la nanotecnología, [pretende] mejorar el diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades y lesiones traumáticas, así como preservar y mejorar la salud y calidad de vida del paciente. 2, record 3, Spanish, - nanomedicina
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nanomedicina, aplicación de la nanotecnología en las ciencias de la salud, es la rama de la nanotecnología que se perfila como la de mayor proyección en un futuro próximo debido a sus importantes aplicaciones, especialmente diagnósticas y terapéuticas. La detección temprana de enfermedades, su tratamiento precoz personalizado y un preciso seguimiento posterior de su evolución serán posibles en los próximos años gracias a la aplicación de las herramientas nanotecnológicas que se están desarrollando actualmente. Los importantes avances en este campo podrían dar lugar a sistemas de diagnosis y tratamientos terapéuticos de mayor eficacia que los existentes, lo que redundaría en una mayor calidad de vida para el hombre. 3, record 3, Spanish, - nanomedicina
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Walls and Partitions
- Modern Construction Methods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Building Envelope Life Cycle Asset Management 1, record 4, English, Building%20Envelope%20Life%20Cycle%20Asset%20Management
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BELCAM 1, record 4, English, BELCAM
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most major property owners know of corrective measures for isolated problems, but none has an integrated, comprehensive solution to address the needs for maintaining an asset efficiently and cost-effectively over its service life. BELCAM addresses this situation by :-establishing the links between laboratory and field evaluations-developing information structures to integrate cost, performance and service-life models-implementing information technology tools to transfer technology to those in the industry. NRCC [National Research Council of Canada] and PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services] have agreed that a pilot project in a well-defined, well-understood asset domain would be the best approach for reaching their goals. The Building Envelope Life Cycle Asset Management(BELCAM) is a "proof of concept" project to initiate their plan. More specifically, BELCAM is a three-year research project concentrating on service life and asset management issues dealing with low-slope and flat roofing systems. 2, record 4, English, - Building%20Envelope%20Life%20Cycle%20Asset%20Management
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Murs et cloisons
- Procédés de construction modernes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Gestion des biens au cours du cycle de vie de l'enveloppe du bâtiment
1, record 4, French, Gestion%20des%20biens%20au%20cours%20du%20cycle%20de%20vie%20de%20l%27enveloppe%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BELCAM 1, record 4, French, BELCAM
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La plupart des propriétaires de bâtiment savent quelles mesures prendre pour corriger des problèmes isolés, mais il leur manque une approche globale et intégrée pour assurer la gestion des biens et des bâtiments de manière efficace et économique tout au long de leur cycle de vie. Le projet BELCAM a précisément pour but de fournir une telle approche : -en corrélant les évaluations effectuées en laboratoire et sur le terrain; -en développant des systèmes d'information qui intègrent des modèles des coûts, de la performance et de la vie en service des bâtiments; -en utilisant des outils informatisés pour transférer cette technologie aux membres de l'industrie. 2, record 4, French, - Gestion%20des%20biens%20au%20cours%20du%20cycle%20de%20vie%20de%20l%27enveloppe%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Walls and Partitions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sandwich-wall
1, record 5, English, sandwich%2Dwall
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sandwich wall 2, record 5, English, sandwich%20wall
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cement Skin EPS Core Building System :Proof of Concept Testing-Preliminary Structural Evaluation. This research was carried out on a cementitious-skin structural sandwich wall having a core of expanded polystyrene(EPS). As a simple site-built assembly, the method was initially intended for low-cost owner-build applications. 3, record 5, English, - sandwich%2Dwall
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused whith sandwich panel which is non-bearing. 3, record 5, English, - sandwich%2Dwall
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Murs et cloisons
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mur-sandwich
1, record 5, French, mur%2Dsandwich
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mur sandwich 2, record 5, French, mur%20sandwich
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mur en général préfabriqué qui comporte, dans son épaisseur une âme isolante enfermée entre deux parois porteuses. 3, record 5, French, - mur%2Dsandwich
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coffrage isolant Polycrete est composé de deux séries de panneaux symétriques et parallèles en polystyrène expansé de type 3 qui s'emboîtent les uns dans les autres gràce à des profilés de polymère en forme de «T». Cette double paroi est retenue par des tiges d'assemblage métalliques qui s'insèrent dans les profilés. La longueur des tiges détermine l'épaisseur du mur et, par conséquent, celle de la cavité où le béton sera coulé. Ces tiges d'assemblage servent aussi de support à l'acier d'armature. Une fois le béton mis en place, on obtient un mur «sandwich» porteur qui possède une résistance de loin supérieure aux structures conventionnelles. 4, record 5, French, - mur%2Dsandwich
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le panneau-sandwich qui est un élément non porteur. 5, record 5, French, - mur%2Dsandwich
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des sandwichs; des sandwiches. 6, record 5, French, - mur%2Dsandwich
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sandwichs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 7, record 5, French, - mur%2Dsandwich
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-08-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Direct Detection of an Identification Bioweapons Nucleic Acids Based on Cationic Polymers
1, record 6, English, Direct%20Detection%20of%20an%20Identification%20Bioweapons%20Nucleic%20Acids%20Based%20on%20Cationic%20Polymers
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This project will provide proof of concept for the development of novel nucleic acid biosensors that should allow reat-time detection and identification of biological pathogens. 1, record 6, English, - Direct%20Detection%20of%20an%20Identification%20Bioweapons%20Nucleic%20Acids%20Based%20on%20Cationic%20Polymers
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Détection et identification directes des acides nucléiques utilisés comme arme biologique au moyen de polymères cationiques
1, record 6, French, D%C3%A9tection%20et%20identification%20directes%20des%20acides%20nucl%C3%A9iques%20utilis%C3%A9s%20comme%20arme%20biologique%20au%20moyen%20de%20polym%C3%A8res%20cationiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce projet fournira une validation de principe de la mise au point de biocapteurs d'acides nucléiques qui devraient permettre la détection et l'identification des pathogènes biologiques en temps réel. 1, record 6, French, - D%C3%A9tection%20et%20identification%20directes%20des%20acides%20nucl%C3%A9iques%20utilis%C3%A9s%20comme%20arme%20biologique%20au%20moyen%20de%20polym%C3%A8res%20cationiques
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-11-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- explanation
1, record 7, English, explanation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- proof 1, record 7, English, proof
correct
- solution correctness 1, record 7, English, solution%20correctness
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The analytic approach involves a two-step process. First, one uses the domain theory to construct an explanation("explanation" is really used to mean "proof" of correctness of a specific solution to a problem given the axioms of the domain theory) that proves that the training example is a positive instance of the goal concept. 1, record 7, English, - explanation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- explication
1, record 7, French, explication
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une des généralisations possibles de la trace d'une preuve formelle. 2, record 7, French, - explication
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'apprentissage analytique par explication. L'apprentissage s'effectue en deux étapes : (i) on élabore une explication justifiant en quoi l'exemple est une instance du concept faisant l'objet de l'apprentissage, en exploitant les connaissances du domaine disponibles. 3, record 7, French, - explication
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-09-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bench-scale prototype 1, record 8, English, bench%2Dscale%20prototype
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The scope of the proposal should be clearly delineated, with a statement of scientific deliverables and/or the technical objectives which reflect an honest and realistic expectation of what can be accomplished i. e. proof of concept, elucidation of phenomena, bench-scale prototype. 1, record 8, English, - bench%2Dscale%20prototype
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prototype à petite échelle
1, record 8, French, prototype%20%C3%A0%20petite%20%C3%A9chelle
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé par Mme Lemieux, EMR, selon le modèle bench-scale testing : essai à petite échelle. 1, record 8, French, - prototype%20%C3%A0%20petite%20%C3%A9chelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-01-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- side-suction outlet
1, record 9, English, side%2Dsuction%20outlet
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Kenmore and Hoover Concept 2 are proof that an upright vacuum cleaner can do the job. The bluntly square Kenmore housing fits snugly into corners and has two side-suction outlets. 1, record 9, English, - side%2Dsuction%20outlet
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de succion latéral
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20succion%20lat%C3%A9ral
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Kenmore et le Hoover Concept 2 font la preuve qu'un aspirateur sans lumière peut aussi bien s'acquitter de sa tâche! Le boîtier carré du Kenmore s'adapte très bien aux coins et il bénéficie de deux mécanismes de succion latéraux. 1, record 9, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20succion%20lat%C3%A9ral
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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