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POINT-TO-POINT CONNECTION [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polling
1, record 1, English, polling
correct, noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process whereby data stations are invited one at a time to transmit. 2, record 1, English, - polling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While generally used in multipoint connections, polling can be used in a point-to-point connection. 3, record 1, English, - polling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polling: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA); designation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - polling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- invitation à émettre
1, record 1, French, invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appel sélectif 2, record 1, French, appel%20s%C3%A9lectif
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Invitation faite à des stations de données d'émettre tour à tour. 3, record 1, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien qu'elle puisse être utilisée dans une connexion point à point, l'invitation à émettre est surtout utilisée dans une connexion multipoint. 4, record 1, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
invitation à émettre : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignation normalisée par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 5, record 1, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
invitation à émettre; appel sélectif : désignations uniformisées par l'Organization de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Internet y telemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- invitación a transmitir
1, record 1, Spanish, invitaci%C3%B3n%20a%20transmitir
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- llamada selectiva 2, record 1, Spanish, llamada%20selectiva
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] proceso por el cual las estaciones de datos son invitadas de una en una a transmitir. 3, record 1, Spanish, - invitaci%C3%B3n%20a%20transmitir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una conexión punto a punto o multipunto [...] 3, record 1, Spanish, - invitaci%C3%B3n%20a%20transmitir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
invitación a transmitir; llamada selectiva: designaciones aceptadas oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - invitaci%C3%B3n%20a%20transmitir
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- passive station
1, record 2, English, passive%20station
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On a multipoint connection or a point-to-point connection using basic mode link control, any tributary station waiting to be polled or selected. 2, record 2, English, - passive%20station
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passive station: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 2, English, - passive%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- station passive
1, record 2, French, station%20passive
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- station à la veille 2, record 2, French, station%20%C3%A0%20la%20veille
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une liaison multipoint ou une liaison point à point utilisant la commande de liaison en mode de base, toute station subordonnée attendant une invitation à émettre ou une invitation à recevoir. 1, record 2, French, - station%20passive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station passive; station à la veille : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 2, French, - station%20passive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
station à la veille : désignation normalisée par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 3, record 2, French, - station%20passive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación pasiva
1, record 2, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20pasiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Computer Hardware
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tributary station
1, record 3, English, tributary%20station
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On a multipoint connection or a point-to-point connection, using basic mode link control, any data station other than the control station. 2, record 3, English, - tributary%20station
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tributary station: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 3, English, - tributary%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Matériel informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station tributaire
1, record 3, French, station%20tributaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- station subordonnée 1, record 3, French, station%20subordonn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une liaison multipoint ou une liaison point à point utilisant la commande de liaison en mode de base, toute station de données autre que la station pilote. 2, record 3, French, - station%20tributaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station tributaire; station subordonnée : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignations normalisées par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 3, record 3, French, - station%20tributaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación tributaria
1, record 3, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20tributaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- estación subordinada 2, record 3, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20subordinada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier estación diferente de la estación de control que utilice el control de enlace en modo de base, en una conexión multipunto o una conexión punto a punto. 2, record 3, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20tributaria
Record 4 - external organization data 2014-07-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polling
1, record 4, English, polling
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
process whereby data stations are invited one at a time to transmit [ISO/IEC 2382-9, 09.06.23] 1, record 4, English, - polling
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While generally used on a multipoint connection, polling can be used on a point-to-point connection. [ISO/IEC 2382-9, 09. 06. 23] 1, record 4, English, - polling
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polling: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-4:2008]. 2, record 4, English, - polling
Record 4, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2014-07-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polling
1, record 5, English, polling
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
process whereby data stations are invited one at a time to transmit 1, record 5, English, - polling
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While generally used on a multipoint connection, polling can be used on a point-to-point connection. 1, record 5, English, - polling
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polling: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 5, English, - polling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- invitation à émettre
1, record 5, French, invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
invitation faite à des stations de données d'émettre tour à tour 1, record 5, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien qu'elle puisse être utilisée dans une connexion point à point, l'invitation à émettre est surtout utilisée dans une connexion multipoint. 1, record 5, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
invitation à émettre : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 5, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inter-PINX connection
1, record 6, English, inter%2DPINX%20connection
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point-to-point connection between two PINXs of(a) private telecommunication network(s) to support inter-PINX communication. The inter-PINX connection is provided by an intervening network. It can be established on-demand or permanently, depending on the nature of the intervening network and, if applicable, on customer's requirements. 1, record 6, English, - inter%2DPINX%20connection
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The information conveyed may be inter-PINX signalling information or user information or both. 1, record 6, English, - inter%2DPINX%20connection
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- connexion inter-PINX
1, record 6, French, connexion%20inter%2DPINX
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparer à liaison PINX, et liaison inter-PINX. 1, record 6, French, - connexion%20inter%2DPINX
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2012-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- passive station
1, record 7, English, passive%20station
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
on a multipoint connection or a point-to-point connection using basic mode link control, any tributary station waiting to be polled or selected 1, record 7, English, - passive%20station
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passive station: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 7, English, - passive%20station
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- station passive
1, record 7, French, station%20passive
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- station à la veille 1, record 7, French, station%20%C3%A0%20la%20veille
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dans une liaison multipoint ou une liaison point à point utilisant la commande de liaison en mode de base, toute station subordonnée attendant une invitation à émettre ou une invitation à recevoir 1, record 7, French, - station%20passive
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station passive; station à la veille : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 7, French, - station%20passive
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2012-12-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- selecting
1, record 8, English, selecting
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
process of requesting one or more data stations to receive data 1, record 8, English, - selecting
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While generally used on a multipoint connection, selecting can be used on a point-to-point connection. 1, record 8, English, - selecting
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
selecting: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 8, English, - selecting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- invitation à recevoir
1, record 8, French, invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ordre adressé à des stations de données de recevoir des données 1, record 8, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien qu'elle puisse être utilisée dans une connexion point à point, l'invitation à recevoir est surtout utilisée dans une connexion multipoint. 1, record 8, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
invitation à recevoir : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 8, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2012-12-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tributary station
1, record 9, English, tributary%20station
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
on a multipoint connection or a point-to-point connection, using basic mode link control, any data station other than the control station 1, record 9, English, - tributary%20station
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tributary station: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 9, English, - tributary%20station
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- station tributaire
1, record 9, French, station%20tributaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- station subordonnée 1, record 9, French, station%20subordonn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dans une liaison multipoint ou une liaison point à point utilisant la commande de liaison en mode de base, toute station de données autre que la station pilote 1, record 9, French, - station%20tributaire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station tributaire; station subordonnée : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 9, French, - station%20tributaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-03-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- data mode
1, record 10, English, data%20mode
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of data circuit-terminating equipment when connected to a communication channel but not in a talk or dial mode. 2, record 10, English, - data%20mode
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Point-to-Point Line Control... The first step in establishing the connection is to dial the distant machine. When the connection is made, the answering data set must be placed in its "data mode" so that it is ready to receive and transmit data. 3, record 10, English, - data%20mode
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mode transmission et réception de données
1, record 10, French, mode%20transmission%20et%20r%C3%A9ception%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'échange de données conformes au PSA [protocole standard d'accès], par le réseau Datapac, se fait au moyen de circuits virtuels [...] Il existe deux types de circuits virtuels : les circuits commutés et les circuits permanents [...] Le recours aux circuits virtuels permanents rend inutile l'opération d'établissement de la communication étant donné que les terminaux sont toujours en mode transmission et réception de données. 1, record 10, French, - mode%20transmission%20et%20r%C3%A9ception%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2006-02-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- point-to-point connection
1, record 11, English, point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
connection established between two data stations 1, record 11, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point-to-point connection : term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9 : 1995]. 2, record 11, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- connexion point à point
1, record 11, French, connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
connexion établie entre deux stations de données seulement 1, record 11, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
connexion point à point : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 11, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Data Transmission
- Telecommunications
- Air Transport
- Internet and Telematics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- permanent virtual circuit
1, record 12, English, permanent%20virtual%20circuit
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- PVC 2, record 12, English, PVC
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A user facility in which a permanent association exists between two DTEs [data terminal equipments] which is identical to the data transfer phase of a virtual call. 3, record 12, English, - permanent%20virtual%20circuit
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A permanent virtual circuit occurs where terminals are permanently associated via a virtual circuit and, in concept, this is equivalent to a leased circuit providing permanent point-to-point connection between two terminals; i. e. no call set-up or clearing procedures are needed. 4, record 12, English, - permanent%20virtual%20circuit
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
permanent virtual circuit; PVC: term and abbreviation standardized by CSA. 5, record 12, English, - permanent%20virtual%20circuit
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
permanent virtual circuit; PVC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 12, English, - permanent%20virtual%20circuit
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transmission de données
- Télécommunications
- Transport aérien
- Internet et télématique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- circuit virtuel permanent
1, record 12, French, circuit%20virtuel%20permanent
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- CVP 2, record 12, French, CVP
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- PVC 3, record 12, French, PVC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuit virtuel établi d'une manière fixe entre deux terminaux et assurant donc un service analogue à une liaison spécialisée. 4, record 12, French, - circuit%20virtuel%20permanent
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circuit virtuel permanent; CVP : terme et abréviation normalisés par la CSA. 5, record 12, French, - circuit%20virtuel%20permanent
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
circuit virtuel permanent; PVC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 12, French, - circuit%20virtuel%20permanent
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión de datos
- Telecomunicaciones
- Transporte aéreo
- Internet y telemática
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- circuito virtual permanente
1, record 12, Spanish, circuito%20virtual%20permanente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PVC 2, record 12, Spanish, PVC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- CVP 3, record 12, Spanish, CVP
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuito virtual que posee un canal lógico asignado permanentemente al mismo en cada equipo terminal de datos. 4, record 12, Spanish, - circuito%20virtual%20permanente
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circuito virtual permanente; PVC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 12, Spanish, - circuito%20virtual%20permanente
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-05-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- selecting
1, record 13, English, selecting
correct, noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process whereby one or more data stations are requested to receive data. 2, record 13, English, - selecting
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While generally used in a multipoint connection, selecting can be used in a point-to-point connection. 2, record 13, English, - selecting
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
selecting: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 3, record 13, English, - selecting
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Internet et télématique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- invitation à recevoir
1, record 13, French, invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordre adressé à des stations de données de recevoir des données. 2, record 13, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien qu'elle puisse être utilisée dans une connexion point à point, l'invitation à recevoir est surtout utilisée dans une connexion multipoint. 2, record 13, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
invitation à recevoir : terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA), 178, boul. Rexdale, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M9W 1R3 (détentrice des droits d'auteur). La CSA décline toute responsabilité quant à la façon dont la matière est présentée et quant à toute interprétation pouvant en découler. L'information reproduite pourrait ne pas être à jour. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquer avec la CSA. 3, record 13, French, - invitation%20%C3%A0%20recevoir
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-05-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Electronic Systems
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- point-to-point connection
1, record 14, English, point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
correct, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A connection between two data stations. 2, record 14, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The connection is either hardwired or includes switching facilities. 2, record 14, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point-to-point connection : term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association(CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 3, record 14, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
point-to-point connection : term standardized by ISO. 3, record 14, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Ensembles électroniques
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- connexion point à point
1, record 14, French, connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connexion établie entre deux stations de données. 2, record 14, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
connexion point à point : terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA), 178, boul. Rexdale, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M9W 1R3 (détentrice des droits d'auteur). La CSA décline toute responsabilité quant à la façon dont la matière est présentée et quant à toute interprétation pouvant en découler. L'information reproduite pourrait ne pas être à jour. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquer avec la CSA. 3, record 14, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
connexion point à point : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 14, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-05-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- interactive video-on-demand 1, record 15, English, interactive%20video%2Don%2Ddemand
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Access is instantaneous and full VCR-type control is possible. The range of program types is considerably greater and, since a copy is made for each individual user via a point-to-point connection, more storage is required. 1, record 15, English, - interactive%20video%2Don%2Ddemand
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
interactive video 3, record 15, English, - interactive%20video%2Don%2Ddemand
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- vidéo à la demande interactif
1, record 15, French, vid%C3%A9o%20%C3%A0%20la%20demande%20interactif
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-02-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- point-to-point ISDN connection
1, record 16, English, point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20ISDN%20connection
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- connexion RNIS point-à-point
1, record 16, French, connexion%20RNIS%20point%2D%C3%A0%2Dpoint
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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