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LENS ASSEMBLY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- virtual reality headset
1, record 1, English, virtual%20reality%20headset
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- VR headset 2, record 1, English, VR%20headset
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A virtual reality headset may block the view of the outside or real world from the user in order immerse the user in the images presented by the headset. By blocking the view of the outside world, the user’s senses are focused on the images, thereby engaging the user in the experience. This can help to make the experience more realistic. 3, record 1, English, - virtual%20reality%20headset
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In a general aspect, a virtual reality headset can include a plurality of structural components, where each structural component can be formed from a respective cardboard sheet. The plurality of structural components being folded to form the VR headset. The plurality of structural components can include a plurality of flaps that define an opening for placement of the VR headset near or against a face of a user in a first configuration of the VR headset an internal wall of the VR headset, a bottom wall of the VR headset, a lens frame assembly, a top wall of the VR headset and an enclosure flap hingeably coupled with the bottom wall of the VR headset. The enclosure flap can be configured, in the first configuration of the VR headset, to secure an electronic device in the VR headset against the internal wall. In a second configuration of the VR headset, the enclosure flap can be configured to enclose the plurality of flaps that define the opening between the internal wall and the enclosure flap. 2, record 1, English, - virtual%20reality%20headset
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
virtual reality headset: data validated by Canadian subject-field experts from École Polytechnique de Montréal, MasterpieceVR and McGill University. 4, record 1, English, - virtual%20reality%20headset
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- casque de réalité virtuelle
1, record 1, French, casque%20de%20r%C3%A9alit%C3%A9%20virtuelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- casque de RV 2, record 1, French, casque%20de%20RV
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technologie actuelle de réalité virtuelle utilise le plus souvent des casques de réalité virtuelle ou des environnements multi-projets, parfois en combinaison avec des environnements physiques ou des accessoires, pour générer des images, des sons et d'autres sensations réalistes qui simulent la présence physique de l'utilisateur dans un environnement virtuel ou imaginaire. Une personne utilisant un équipement de réalité virtuelle est capable de «regarder autour d'elle» le monde artificiel, de s'y déplacer et d'interagir avec des caractéristiques ou des objets virtuels. 3, record 1, French, - casque%20de%20r%C3%A9alit%C3%A9%20virtuelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[L'invention] concerne plus particulièrement un système de simulation d'un déplacement sans contrainte d'un utilisateur dans un environnement de réalité virtuelle. [...] On connaît dans le domaine des jeux vidéo l'utilisation d'un casque de réalité virtuelle. Un tel casque permet de plonger l'utilisateur dans un environnement virtuel. 4, record 1, French, - casque%20de%20r%C3%A9alit%C3%A9%20virtuelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco de realidad virtual
1, record 1, Spanish, casco%20de%20realidad%20virtual
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- casco de RV 2, record 1, Spanish, casco%20de%20RV
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aquellos equipos que limitan la entrada de estímulos del ambiente real y potencian la correspondiente al entorno virtual disminuyen, por mecanismos perceptivos, la sensación de presencia en el mundo real e incrementan la presencia en el entorno virtual. Los cascos de realidad virtual son el componente más conocido de este tipo; con ellos el campo visual del sujeto queda prácticamente cubierto por la información que proviene del entorno virtual. 1, record 1, Spanish, - casco%20de%20realidad%20virtual
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[…] algunos cascos de RV […] poseen un "pad" y un botón en uno de los laterales. […] El "pad" constituye ya una superficie táctil, pero no es una pantalla: sigue funcionando como un dispositivo periférico a través del cual se realizan acciones en la pantalla. Puesto en los cascos de RV, permite interactuar de distintos modos en la imagen, por ejemplo, moviendo un punto en ella, que funciona como el equivalente al puntero. 2, record 1, Spanish, - casco%20de%20realidad%20virtual
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Astronautics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- photon detector assembly
1, record 2, English, photon%20detector%20assembly
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 2, English, PDA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- photon detector 2, record 2, English, photon%20detector
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The assembly of the image intensifier, lens, camera tube and associated power suppliers is referred to as the photon detector assembly(PDA). 3, record 2, English, - photon%20detector%20assembly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Astronautique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de photons
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20photons
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de photon 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20photon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le détecteur de photons le plus commun est le phototube. Il est constitué d’une cathode semi-cylindrique et d’une anode filiforme fixées dans une enveloppe transparente scellée sous vide. La surface concave de la cathode est recouverte d’une couche de matériel photoémetteur, tel un métal alcalin ou un oxyde métallique, qui émet des électrons lorsqu’il est irradié. Le tube photomultiplicateur est un autre type de détecteur de photon. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20photons
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Optics
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zero diopter setting
1, record 3, English, zero%20diopter%20setting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(night vision goggles) What is the purpose of the detector probe assembly ? a. used for zero diopter setting; b. used for collimation; c. used for objective lens setting; d. [good answer :] used for gain. 1, record 3, English, - zero%20diopter%20setting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Optique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réglage du dioptre à zéro
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mise à zéro du dioptre 1, record 3, French, mise%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro%20du%20dioptre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réglage du dioptre à zéro; mise à zéro du dioptre : Termes proposés par inférence à partir des justifications reproduites ci-après. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le dioptre est muni d'un réglage latéral et en hauteur par vis micrométrique. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Comme le liquide dans les tubes fonce relativement vite, les amplificateurs sont équipés avec une correction automatique de réglage à zéro; c'est-à-dire que la teinte foncée est compensée. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The zero setting must be corrected. / Exécuter un réglage à zéro. 4, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
diopter setting -1.0 ± 0.25. / réglage du dioptre -1,0 ± 0,25. 5, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9glage%20du%20dioptre%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Optical Instruments
- Photography
- Cinematography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lens assembly
1, record 4, English, lens%20assembly
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variable number of lenses making up an optical device. 2, record 4, English, - lens%20assembly
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Barlow lens : A lens assembly with a negative focal length placed between an eyepiece and telescope that effectively increases the focal length(and magnification) of a telescope. 1, record 4, English, - lens%20assembly
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Instruments d'optique
- Photographie
- Cinématographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bloc de lentilles
1, record 4, French, bloc%20de%20lentilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bloc lentilles 2, record 4, French, bloc%20lentilles
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assemblage d'un nombre variable de lentilles formant un dispositif optique. 3, record 4, French, - bloc%20de%20lentilles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Components
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- liquid cooled tube
1, record 5, English, liquid%20cooled%20tube
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- liquid-cooled tube 2, record 5, English, liquid%2Dcooled%20tube
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A vacuum tube] found on CRT [cathode ray tube]-type projection television sets [that involves] a liquid solution hermetically sealed between the projection tube and the lens assembly. 2, record 5, English, - liquid%20cooled%20tube
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The coolant prolongs the life of the tubes and keeps heat expansion from distorting the picture. 2, record 5, English, - liquid%20cooled%20tube
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composants électroniques
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tube à refroidissement liquide
1, record 5, French, tube%20%C3%A0%20refroidissement%20liquide
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube électronique pour téléprojecteur dans lequel circule une solution refroidissante comprise hermétiquement entre le tube de projection et le bloc optique. 2, record 5, French, - tube%20%C3%A0%20refroidissement%20liquide
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-08-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rear frame
1, record 6, English, rear%20frame
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- back frame 1, record 6, English, back%20frame
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basic construction of the [large format] camera consists of a rear frame which has a device to focusing and to load sheet film, a front standard that has a lens board mounted with a shutter and lens and a mechanism for swing, tilt, rise and shift movements, and as well as a bellows that connects the rear frame assembly and the front standard. 1, record 6, English, - rear%20frame
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- corps arrière
1, record 6, French, corps%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composante formant l'arrière d'une chambre photographique et portant généralement le verre dépoli et les châssis porte-films. 1, record 6, French, - corps%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- head loupe
1, record 7, English, head%20loupe
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- head magnifier 2, record 7, English, head%20magnifier
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A binocular lens assembly mounted on a head band enabling both hands to be free when inspecting and sorting gemstones. 3, record 7, English, - head%20loupe
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Different types of loupes are used for different processes, e.g., a head loupe for rough sorting, a bucket loupe for sawing, a hexagonal loupe for polishing. 4, record 7, English, - head%20loupe
Record 7, Key term(s)
- head magnifyer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- loupe frontale
1, record 7, French, loupe%20frontale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loupe montée sur un serre-tête permettant d'avoir les mains libres pour examiner ou trier les diamants. 2, record 7, French, - loupe%20frontale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le choix de la loupe dépend de l'opération à effectuer : loupe frontale pour le tri des diamants bruts, loupe d'horloger pour le sciage et loupe de diamantaire pour la taille. 2, record 7, French, - loupe%20frontale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stabilized image binocular 1, record 8, English, stabilized%20image%20binocular
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
its optical system consists of a 50 mm primary objective lens, a spherical field mirror, relay lenses, a proprietary, gyroscope-mounted prism, secondary objective lenses, a beam splitter assembly, and the two eye lenses. 1, record 8, English, - stabilized%20image%20binocular
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for use on moving platforms causing vibrations. 1, record 8, English, - stabilized%20image%20binocular
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lunette gyroscopique binoculaire
1, record 8, French, lunette%20gyroscopique%20binoculaire
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
sorte de longue-vue composée essentiellement d'un objectif, d'un miroir concave, d'un prisme qui corrige les vibrations à l'aide d'un gyroscope et d'un dispositif de vision binoculaire. 1, record 8, French, - lunette%20gyroscopique%20binoculaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-03-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Convertors
- Non-Lethal Weapons
- Optics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- direct view thermal imager
1, record 9, English, direct%20view%20thermal%20imager
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All thermal imagers are simply wavelength converters and the optics section contains the input and output, i. e. an infrared lens assembly at the front and a visible display at the rear. 1, record 9, English, - direct%20view%20thermal%20imager
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Convertisseurs (Électrotechnique)
- Armes non meurtrières
- Optique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- caméra thermique à vision directe
1, record 9, French, cam%C3%A9ra%20thermique%20%C3%A0%20vision%20directe
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un schéma synoptique de cet appareil fourni dans la source mentionnée ci-dessus. 2, record 9, French, - cam%C3%A9ra%20thermique%20%C3%A0%20vision%20directe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-06-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- afocal lens assembly 1, record 10, English, afocal%20lens%20assembly
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- boîtier optique afocal 1, record 10, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20optique%20afocal
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-05-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Photography
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cone
1, record 11, English, cone
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the aerial camera assembly which includes the lens, the between-the-lens shutter, the diaphragm, and the metal section corresponding to the bellows on other cameras. It does not include the case drive(camera body) or magazine. Often interchangeable with cones of other focal lengths. 1, record 11, English, - cone
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Photographie
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cône
1, record 11, French, c%C3%B4ne
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- bloc objectif 2, record 11, French, bloc%20objectif
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif supportant l'objectif de prise de vues. 1, record 11, French, - c%C3%B4ne
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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