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Record 1 2019-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
DEF

A system which produces a binary image by using special lighting.

CONT

Much like the human eye, artificial vision systems gather optical signals. Unlike our eyes, however, they can "see" other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, like microwave frequencies and infrared.

OBS

artificial vision system; AVS: designations officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
CONT

Les systèmes de vision artificielle, tout comme l'œil humain, recueillent des signaux optiques. Ils peuvent «voir» d'autres parties du spectre électromagnétique tels que les hyperfréquences et l'infrarouge, contrairement à notre œil.

OBS

Un système de vision artificielle est une combinaison de capteurs et d'informatique. Les capteurs mesurent les intensités lumineuses de la scène observée, le système informatique traite et analyse ces données : il en extrait une description symbolique de son environnement.

OBS

système de vision artificielle; SVA : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
  • Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
CONT

Un sistema de visión artificial consta de las siguientes partes: 1. Cámara, encargada de captar la imagen y transmitirla en forma de señales eléctricas [...] 2. Interfaz, de adaptación de las señales eléctricas producidas por la cámara a un computador. 3. Paquetes de software, para el proceso de la información por el computador, que permita analizar las escenas y generar los comandos de gobierno del robot, de forma autónoma y en tiempo real [...]

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Record 2 2016-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
DEF

A [diploma] issued by the Quebec government after successful completion of a training program aimed at improving skills or specialization in a given trade.

OBS

To enrol, the applicant must have a Diploma of Vocational Education [Diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP)] or be working in a trade in connection with a program of studies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Grades et diplômes
DEF

Diplôme délivré par le gouvernement du Québec au terme d’une formation de perfectionnement ou de spécialisation dans un métier donné.

OBS

Pour accéder à cette formation, il faut être titulaire d’un diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) ou exercer un métier relié au programme d’études.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Dietetics
OBS

American Vegan Society (AVS) is a ... nonprofit organization that promotes, supports, and explores a compassionate, healthful, and sustainable lifestyle. The diet is entirely plant-sourced, varied and abundant. For ethical, health, environmental, and other reasons [the group] rejects all animal products in food, clothing and commodities. [They] also refuse to exploit animals for sport, entertainment, and experimentation. AVS is guided by the doctrines reverence for life and ahisma (nonharming and nonviolence) with taking positive action for social change. AVS provides community and friendship to those following and learning about this way of living.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Diététique

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Loans
DEF

A security measure that matches the address provided by the customer with the billing address for the credit card used for the purchase.

CONT

In 1996, VISA/MasterCard introduced a new regulation requiring all businesses that manually key in the majority of their credit card transactions to have a special fraud prevention feature on their credit card processing equipment, referred to as an address verification system.

OBS

Record created as part of a collaborative pilot project between the Université du Québec à Hull and the Terminology and Standardization Directorate of the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Prêts et emprunts
DEF

Caractéristique de prévention des fraudes pour le traitement des cartes de crédit [qui] vérifie que l'adresse de facturation donnée par le client au moment de l'achat correspond à celle du titulaire de la carte.

OBS

Fiche réalisée dans le cadre d'un projet pilote de collaboration entre l'Université du Québec à Hull et la Direction de la terminologie et de la normalisation du Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Federal Administration
OBS

Address Verification System: drawn from Government On-Line Glossary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Administration fédérale
OBS

système de vérification d'adresse : tiré du Lexique du Gouvernement en direct.

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
OBS

UD-1 1994: U.S. Department of National Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. Includes U.S. acronyms and abbreviations and NATO terms (English only).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités (régulières, Forces armées)

Spanish

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Record 8 2000-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

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Record 9 1991-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Armour

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arme blindée

Spanish

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Record 10 1991-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 11 1991-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Forces

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces aériennes

Spanish

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Record 12 1991-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Forces

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces aériennes

Spanish

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Record 13 1991-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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