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REFLECTIVE DISPLAY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Panels and Supporting Framework (Electronics)
- Applications of Electronics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reflective display
1, record 1, English, reflective%20display
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- reflective display device 2, record 1, English, reflective%20display%20%20device
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reflective displays are based on technology that reflects ambient light rather than emitting it. This enables displays that can be read as easily as paper in sunlight for a more natural viewing experience ... 3, record 1, English, - reflective%20display
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Panneaux, cadres et supports (Électronique)
- Applications de l'électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- afficheur réflectif
1, record 1, French, afficheur%20r%C3%A9flectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les afficheurs réflectifs : la source de lumière est placée devant l'afficheur derrière lequel une sorte de miroir reflète [cette] lumière [...] 2, record 1, French, - afficheur%20r%C3%A9flectif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
- Paneles y estructura de soportes (Electrónica)
- Aplicaciones de la electrónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla reflectiva
1, record 1, Spanish, pantalla%20reflectiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las pantallas reflectivas, como las que se encuentran en los lectores de libros electrónicos, utilizan pequeñas cantidades de energía, pero no cuentan con la velocidad o la resolución para admitir tecnologías estándar como OLED o LCD. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pantalla%20reflectiva
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Computer Graphics
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- binary digital hologram
1, record 2, English, binary%20digital%20hologram
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Optoelectronic reconstruction can be realized by using an electronic addressing reflective liquid-crystal display(LCD) spatial light modulator. A binary digital hologram from the computer is loaded on a LCD panel. A clear image can be observed in the distance by illuminating a reference light from a laser source to the liquid-crystal panel. 2, record 2, English, - binary%20digital%20hologram
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Infographie
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hologramme numérique binaire
1, record 2, French, hologramme%20num%C3%A9rique%20binaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Urban Furnishings and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pool
1, record 3, English, pool
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pool of water 2, record 3, English, pool%20of%20water
correct
- basin 3, record 3, English, basin
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An artificially constructed reservoir for water ... generally ... for decoration, ... surrounding a fountain, or the like. 4, record 3, English, - pool
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pool is the heart of any successful water feature in the landscape. A well-designed pool can reduce maintenance, complement the active water display and accent the overall landscape composition.... The most commonly used pool depth is 16 in. This seems to be the best depth to achieve a good reflective surface, prevent excessive algae growth, and it will satisfy the requirements of most domestic fountain equipment. 5, record 3, English, - pool
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pool is apt to be geometric in shape but is not limited to symmetrical or pure geometric forms (circle, square, triangle, trapezoid, etc.). 6, record 3, English, - pool
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The second general type of flat, static water is the pond, which differs from a pool by being designed to appear natural or seminatural. 6, record 3, English, - pool
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Équipements urbains
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bassin
1, record 3, French, bassin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d'eau de forme diverse, présente comme élément de décoration dans de nombreux jardins. Le bassin accueille souvent des plantes et des poissons. 2, record 3, French, - bassin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-06-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reflective LCD
1, record 4, English, reflective%20LCD
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- reflective liquid-crystal display 2, record 4, English, reflective%20liquid%2Dcrystal%20display
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid crystal display that is not equipped with edge or back lighting to enhance readability but rather depends on reflecting ambient light, making it difficult to read in brightly lit environments such as the outdoors. 2, record 4, English, - reflective%20LCD
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ACL rétroréfléchissant
1, record 4, French, ACL%20r%C3%A9tror%C3%A9fl%C3%A9chissant
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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