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THUMBPRINT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- faceprint
1, record 1, English, faceprint
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- facial template 2, record 1, English, facial%20template
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The analysis of your face is then turned into a mathematical formula. These facial features become numbers in a code. This numerical code is called a faceprint. Similar to the unique structure of a thumbprint, each person has their own faceprint. 3, record 1, English, - faceprint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- empreinte faciale
1, record 1, French, empreinte%20faciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- modèle facial 2, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le processus de capture du visage transforme les informations analogues (un visage) en un ensemble d'informations numériques (les données) selon les caractéristiques du visage de la personne [...] Le code numérique est appelé une empreinte faciale. 3, record 1, French, - empreinte%20faciale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Police
- Dactyloscopy
- Biometrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thumbprint
1, record 2, English, thumbprint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The smart cards carry a fingerprint biometric and are intended to deter illegal immigration. The chip of the smart ID card will be used in multi-applications and will contain personal data, facial portrait and thumbprint of the cardholder. 2, record 2, English, - thumbprint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Dactyloscopie
- Biométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- empreinte du pouce
1, record 2, French, empreinte%20du%20pouce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cartes à puce comportent des empreintes biométriques. Elles visent à prévenir l'immigration clandestine. La puce de la carte d'identité intelligente sera utilisée dans plusieurs applications et contiendra des données personnelles, le portrait et l'empreinte du pouce du titulaire de la carte. 2, record 2, French, - empreinte%20du%20pouce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
- Banking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Thumbprint Signature Program
1, record 3, English, Thumbprint%20Signature%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Thumbprint Signature Program is a check fraud-deterrent program that uses an inkless touchpad to obtain fingerprints as additional identification. Customers who wish to pay by check or open a rental agreement are asked to imprint their thumbprint on the face of the document. 2, record 3, English, - Thumbprint%20Signature%20Program
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
- Banque
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Thumbprint Signature Program
1, record 3, French, Thumbprint%20Signature%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- programme de signature par empreinte du pouce 2, record 3, French, programme%20de%20signature%20par%20empreinte%20du%20pouce
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
- National and International Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cardholder
1, record 4, English, cardholder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chip of the smart ID card will be used in multi-applications and will contain personal data, facial portrait and thumbprint of the cardholder. 2, record 4, English, - cardholder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- titulaire de carte
1, record 4, French, titulaire%20de%20carte
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La puce de la carte d'identité intelligente sera utilisée dans plusieurs applications et contiendra des données personnelles, le portrait et l'empreinte du pouce du titulaire de la carte. 2, record 4, French, - titulaire%20de%20carte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bio-mouse
1, record 5, English, bio%2Dmouse
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- biometrics mouse 1, record 5, English, biometrics%20mouse
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Validates a user's thumbprint to access a computer. 1, record 5, English, - bio%2Dmouse
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- biosouris
1, record 5, French, biosouris
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Valide l'empreinte digitale du pouce d'un utilisateur avant de lui permettre l'accès à un ordinateur. 1, record 5, French, - biosouris
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Pets
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thumbprint
1, record 6, English, thumbprint
generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All slides must be submitted with the "thumbprint" to indicate proper slide orientation. 1, record 6, English, - thumbprint
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- repère adhésif
1, record 6, French, rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repère: Marque faite à différentes pièces d'un assemblage pour les reconnaître et les ajuster. 2, record 6, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ruban adhésif: Enduit d'un produit qui le fait adhérer sans mouillage. 3, record 6, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette édition du Grand Larousse n'est pas paginée. 1, record 6, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20adh%C3%A9sif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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