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LENS COMPONENT [8 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 2013-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
- The Eye
- Eye Surgery
- Visual Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- optic
1, record 2, English, optic
correct, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The image-forming, generally central, component of an intraocular lens. 2, record 2, English, - optic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The early efforts were aimed toward making the IOL [(intraocular lens)] thinner and increasing the distance between the plastic and the endothelium. In his effort to increase this distance, he obviously brought the optic closer and closer to the iris. 3, record 2, English, - optic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
optic: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 4, record 2, English, - optic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
- Oeil
- Chirurgie de l'œil
- Troubles de la vision
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- optique
1, record 2, French, optique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant, généralement situé au centre d'une lentille intraoculaire, qui sert à former l'image. 2, record 2, French, - optique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nécessité d'une bonne visualisation du fond d'œil pour la surveillance de la rétinopathie et son traitement éventuel par photocoagulation fait préférer les optiques de 7 mm par rapport aux optiques de 6 ou de 5 mm et doit faire éviter certains types d'implants qui nécessitent pour leur stabilité des reliquats importants de capsule antérieure. 3, record 2, French, - optique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
optique : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 4, record 2, French, - optique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- front element focusing system
1, record 3, English, front%20element%20focusing%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- front-lens focusing system 2, record 3, English, front%2Dlens%20focusing%20system
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of lens focusing in which only the front component of a compound lens moves backward and forward to adjust focus. 3, record 3, English, - front%20element%20focusing%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compound lens: An obsolescent term for a lens unit made up of two or more individual lenses cemented together. 4, record 3, English, - front%20element%20focusing%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de mise au point du module avant
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mise%20au%20point%20du%20module%20avant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système de mise au point par lentille frontale 1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mise%20au%20point%20par%20lentille%20frontale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de mise au point qui s'agit par étirement et rétraction de la partie frontale d'un objectif composé. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mise%20au%20point%20du%20module%20avant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
objectif composé : Objectif qui comprend un nombre variable (deux ou plus) de lentilles collées les unes sur les autres. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mise%20au%20point%20du%20module%20avant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-01-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ballistic eyewear
1, record 4, English, ballistic%20eyewear
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BEW 1, record 4, English, BEW
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This procurement is intended to address one of two components in an integrated ocular protection system. Ballistic eyewear forms the first component of coverage and will be augmented by a subsequent layer in the form of a family of ballistic visors. The eyewear incorporates a multi-purpose, optical quality lens system and accommodates prescription wearers. 1, record 4, English, - ballistic%20eyewear
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lunettes de protection balistique
1, record 4, French, lunettes%20de%20protection%20balistique
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- LPB 2, record 4, French, LPB
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette acquisition porte sur l'un des deux éléments d'un système de protection oculaire intégré. Au premier élément, les lunettes de protection balistique, on pourra ajouter plusieurs types de visières de protection balistique. Les lunettes comportent des lentilles optiques polyvalentes et conviennent aux personnes qui portent des lunettes correctrices. 1, record 4, French, - lunettes%20de%20protection%20balistique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Optical Glass
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- balsam 1, record 5, English, balsam
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada balsam... It is used for cementing together pieces of optical glass-e. g., the component parts of a lens. 1, record 5, English, - balsam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Verres d'optique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- baume
1, record 5, French, baume
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
du collage des lentilles. Là aussi, si le baume servant au collage n'a pas été trop jauni par une exposition exagérée à la lumière, la perte est insignifiante. 1, record 5, French, - baume
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Vidrios ópticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bálsamo
1, record 5, Spanish, b%C3%A1lsamo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[El] bálsamo de Canadá, contrariamente a la generalidad de estas sustancias, permanece incoloro con el tiempo, incluso después de haber sido derretido o disuelto. [Se utiliza] para pegar los lentes de los objetivos fotográficos y otros sistemas ópticos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - b%C3%A1lsamo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-10-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- antenna feed
1, record 6, English, antenna%20feed
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- aerial feed 1, record 6, English, aerial%20feed
correct, Great Britain
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That component of an antenna of mirror or lens type that irradiates the mirror or lens. 1, record 6, English, - antenna%20feed
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- alimentation d'antenne
1, record 6, French, alimentation%20d%27antenne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- alimentador primario 1, record 6, Spanish, alimentador%20primario
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento primario que se emplea con un espejo o una lente para formar una antena. 1, record 6, Spanish, - alimentador%20primario
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Optical Instruments
- Optical Glass
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cementing 1, record 7, English, cementing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada balsam... It is used for cementing together pieces of optical glass-e. g. the component parts of a lens. 1, record 7, English, - cementing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Instruments d'optique
- Verres d'optique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- collage
1, record 7, French, collage
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
du collage des lentilles. Là aussi, si le baume servant au collage n'a pas été trop jauni par une exposition exagérée à la lumière, la perte est insignifiante. 1, record 7, French, - collage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-06-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lens component
1, record 8, English, lens%20component
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- composante de l'objectif 1, record 8, French, composante%20de%20l%27objectif
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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