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FACE DATABASE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- facial motion capture
1, record 1, English, facial%20motion%20capture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Facial motion capture is a type of optical [motion capture]. It is the process of electronically converting the movements of a person's face into a digital database using cameras or laser scanners. This database may then be used to produce CG(computer graphics), computer animation for movies, games, or real-time avatars. 1, record 1, English, - facial%20motion%20capture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facial motion capture: designation validated by Canadian subject-field experts from Concordia University, Dalhousie University, Laval University and Microsoft Canada. 2, record 1, English, - facial%20motion%20capture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capture de mouvement du visage
1, record 1, French, capture%20de%20mouvement%20du%20visage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est dans le but de simplifier [la création d'une animation faciale] et [de] permettre de générer des animations convaincantes que la capture de mouvement du visage a été mise à contribution [...] 1, record 1, French, - capture%20de%20mouvement%20du%20visage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capture de mouvement du visage : désignation validée par des spécialistes canadiens de l'Université Concordia, de l'Université Dalhousie, de l'Université Laval et de Microsoft Canada. 2, record 1, French, - capture%20de%20mouvement%20du%20visage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- captura del movimiento facial
1, record 1, Spanish, captura%20del%20movimiento%20facial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
técnica de captura del movimiento facial 1, record 1, Spanish, - captura%20del%20movimiento%20facial
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- facial recognition
1, record 2, English, facial%20recognition
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FR 2, record 2, English, FR
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- face recognition 3, record 2, English, face%20recognition
correct, noun
- FR 2, record 2, English, FR
correct, noun
- FR 2, record 2, English, FR
- computerized facial recognition 4, record 2, English, computerized%20facial%20recognition
correct, noun
- computerized face recognition 5, record 2, English, computerized%20face%20recognition
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Facial recognition is a way of recognizing a human face through technology. A facial recognition system uses biometrics to map facial features from a photograph or video. It compares the information with [the content of] a database of known faces to find a match. 6, record 2, English, - facial%20recognition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
computerized facial recognition software, computerized facial recognition system 7, record 2, English, - facial%20recognition
Record 2, Key term(s)
- computerised facial recognition
- computerised face recognition
- IAGENAI25
- 1576771
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance faciale
1, record 2, French, reconnaissance%20faciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RF 2, record 2, French, RF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- reconnaissance faciale par ordinateur 3, record 2, French, reconnaissance%20faciale%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- reconnaissance faciale informatisée 4, record 2, French, reconnaissance%20faciale%20informatis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- reconnaissance de visages par ordinateur 5, record 2, French, reconnaissance%20de%20visages%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- reconnaissance de visages 6, record 2, French, reconnaissance%20de%20visages
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reconnaissance faciale est une technique d'identification biométrique [qui se fonde] sur [le] traitement automatique d'images numériques d'un individu [pour permettre l'identification de cet individu] à partir des caractéristiques de son visage. 7, record 2, French, - reconnaissance%20faciale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
logiciel de reconnaissance faciale par ordinateur, système de reconnaissance faciale par ordinateur 8, record 2, French, - reconnaissance%20faciale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconocimiento facial
1, record 2, Spanish, reconocimiento%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- reconocimiento de rostros 2, record 2, Spanish, reconocimiento%20de%20rostros
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El objetivo del reconocimiento facial es, desde la imagen entrante, encontrar una serie de datos del mismo rostro en un conjunto de imágenes de entrenamiento en una base de datos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - reconocimiento%20facial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- facial image database
1, record 3, English, facial%20image%20database
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- face database 1, record 3, English, face%20database
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- base de données d'images faciales
1, record 3, French, base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27images%20faciales
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, French, - base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20d%27images%20faciales
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- biometric characteristic
1, record 4, English, biometric%20characteristic
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- biometric feature 1, record 4, English, biometric%20feature
correct, officially approved
- biometric identifier 2, record 4, English, biometric%20identifier
correct, officially approved
- biometric 3, record 4, English, biometric
correct, noun, officially approved
- biometric mark 4, record 4, English, biometric%20mark
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measurable physical attribute or behavioural trait used to validate or establish the identity of an individual. 1, record 4, English, - biometric%20characteristic
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reliability of biometric systems depends on a number of factors, including the scale of operation and purpose of the system. It depends on what biometric identifier is used(fingerprints, retinal scans, voice or face recognition, etc.) and in what way the biometric data is matched against the reference database. 5, record 4, English, - biometric%20characteristic
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biometric characteristic; biometric feature; biometric identifier; biometric: terms and definition officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee (STC). 6, record 4, English, - biometric%20characteristic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- identificateur biométrique
1, record 4, French, identificateur%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- attribut biométrique 2, record 4, French, attribut%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- caractéristique biométrique 3, record 4, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- marque biométrique 4, record 4, French, marque%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paramètre physique ou trait de comportement mesurable, utilisé pour valider ou établir l'identité d'une personne. 2, record 4, French, - identificateur%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un profil de vérification est un ensemble unique de renseignements lié à un identificateur biométrique (p. ex., empreintes digitales) qui est inscrit sur [un] instrument, comme une carte, qui pourra être comparé à un nouvel ensemble de données. 5, record 4, French, - identificateur%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caractéristique biométrique; identificateur biométrique; attribut biométrique : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité (CTS). 6, record 4, French, - identificateur%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- identificador biométrico
1, record 4, Spanish, identificador%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la primera aproximación científica al uso de las huellas dactilares como identificador biométrico no llegó hasta 1880, cuando un médico británico llamado Henry Faulds [...] propuso un método para catalogarlas destacando dos grandes ventajas: cada individuo tenía huellas únicas e irrepetibles y éstas permanecían inalterables toda la vida. 2, record 4, Spanish, - identificador%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Data Banks and Databases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Golden Shield project
1, record 5, English, Golden%20Shield%20project
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Golden Shield [project] is a gigantic online database, incorporating speech and face recognition, closed-circuit television, smart cards, credit records and internet surveillance, offering immediate access to the registration records of every citizen in China. 1, record 5, English, - Golden%20Shield%20project
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Banques et bases de données
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- projet Bouclier d'or
1, record 5, French, projet%20Bouclier%20d%27or
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Il s'agit d'une gigantesque base de données en ligne qui intègre reconnaissance de la parole et des visages, télévision en circuit fermé, cartes intelligentes, dossiers de crédit et surveillance d'Internet, offrant un accès immédiat au dossier de chaque citoyen chinois. 1, record 5, French, - projet%20Bouclier%20d%27or
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-06-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Labour and Employment
- Software
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- GUI NESS 1, record 6, English, GUI%20NESS
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GUI NESS [National Employment Services System] is a micro application. The application provides a GUI [graphical user interface] through which NESS users can access and manage the information in the legacy mainframe database. The features of the graphical interface reflect the functions available in the mainframe application, but provide a "friendlier" face and standard MS Windows functionality. Functions of GUI NESS is the management of information related to employers, orders, and job seekers at HRDC' s [Human Resources Development Canada] and maintaining history files on HRDC clients-individual as well as employers. 1, record 6, English, - GUI%20NESS
Record 6, Key term(s)
- graphical user interface of the National Employment Services System
- National Employment Services System graphical user interface
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Travail et emploi
- Logiciels
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- IUG du SNSE
1, record 6, French, IUG%20du%20SNSE
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'IUG du SNSE [Système national des services d'emploi] est une application micro-informatique. Il s'agit d'une IUG [interface utilisateur graphique] au moyen de laquelle les utilisateurs du SNSE peuvent accéder à l'information provenant des anciens systèmes et la gérer. Les composantes de l'interface graphique reflètent les fonctions disponibles dans l'application de l'ordinateur central, mais dans un contexte plus «convivial» et dans l'environnement MS Windows. L'IUG du SNSE offre des fonctions de gestion de l'information liée aux employeurs, aux offres d'emploi et aux chercheurs d'emploi et de tenir l'historique de dossiers des clients de DRHC [Développement des ressources humaines Canada], particuliers ou employeurs. 1, record 6, French, - IUG%20du%20SNSE
Record 6, Key term(s)
- interface utilisateur graphique du Système national des services d'emploi
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-03-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- recovery to novelty
1, record 7, English, recovery%20to%20novelty
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In one study] the parent holding the baby apparently could see the stimuli and, therefore, potentially influence the baby’s behaviour ... It is essential in work of this type that both the holder and observer be "blind". Moreover, in the completed work, the test phase was designed so that recovery to novelty could not be distinguished from regression to the mean ... Babies in the seven groups that the applicants propose to compare are likely to be at different phases of habituation after 12 trials. As a consequence, it would be difficult to interpret any differences in their reaction to the novel stimulus presented ... Such differences could be due to differential reinforcing effectiveness of the stimulus .... 1, record 7, English, - recovery%20to%20novelty
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The relationship between encoding, discriminative capacities and perinatal risk status in 4-12-month old infants : response decrement and recovery to a novel visual stimulus was examined in [these infants]. High(HR) and low(LR) perinatal risk groups were compared to well babies. For abstract stimuli, well babies showed response decrement and recovery to novelty; LR infants revealed some decrement, but no recovery... Using face stimuli, all groups showed decrement and recovery [Source : PASCAL database]. 2, record 7, English, - recovery%20to%20novelty
Record 7, Key term(s)
- recovery to novel visual stimulus
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- adaptation aux stimuli nouveaux
1, record 7, French, adaptation%20aux%20stimuli%20nouveaux
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Human Behaviour
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- emotional facial expression
1, record 8, English, emotional%20facial%20expression
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- facial emotional expression 1, record 8, English, facial%20emotional%20expression
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The study analyzes] the decoding of emotional facial expressions [and] how the proposed identification of the contribution of different facial components to the prototypes of different facial emotional expressions is to be accomplished ... the approach taken ... to collecting data from 5-6 and 9-10 years-old on their judgements of the quality of emotional expressions and their intensities is inadequately outlined. The empirical and theoretical work done ... on the development of emotional facial recognition in ontogeny is not adequately reviewed. 1, record 8, English, - emotional%20facial%20expression
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Comprehension and expression of affect in language-impaired(LI) children : 8 children with developmental language impairment and 8 age-, sex-, socioeconomic-status-, and I. Q.-matched controls were given tests of comprehension and expression of affective intent in spoken language and through facial expression... On tasks involving emotional facial expression, [these results] were observed : The Li children were more dramatic in their expression of facial affect than were the controls. Children with language impairment appear to have a deficit in affective comprehension and expression that is modality-specific, i. e., limited to vocal affect... To date little evidence is available as to how emotional facial expression is decoded, specifically whether a bottom-up(data-driven) or a top-down(schema-driven) approach is more appropriate in explaining the decoding of emotions from facial expression. A study is reported... in which decoders judged emotions from photographs of facial expressions. Stimuli represented a selection of photographs depicted both single muscular movements(action units) in an otherwise neutral face, and combinations of such action units... Schizophrenics, depressives, patients with anxiety neurosis and normal controls were asked to comment freely for 2 minutes on photographs depicting 7 facial emotional expressions.... [Source : PASCAL database]. 2, record 8, English, - emotional%20facial%20expression
Record 8, Key term(s)
- emotion from facial expression
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Comportement humain
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- expression émotionnelle du visage
1, record 8, French, expression%20%C3%A9motionnelle%20du%20visage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- mouvement expressif du visage 1, record 8, French, mouvement%20expressif%20du%20visage
proposal, masculine noun
- émotion relative à une expression faciale 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9motion%20relative%20%C3%A0%20une%20expression%20faciale
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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