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GEO-FENCE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Remote Sensing
- Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- geofence
1, record 1, English, geofence
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- geo-fence 2, record 1, English, geo%2Dfence
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A virtual geospatial boundary that enables software to trigger a response when a mobile device enters or exits a specific area. 3, record 1, English, - geofence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A virtual perimeter for the real world ... For example, you can use a geofence to automatically turn off your lights when you leave for the day. 4, record 1, English, - geofence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
For example, a store could erect a simple geo-fence in an area surrounding its physical location. When users pass through, receiving a location-triggered alert or deal makes them considerably more likely to stop in and shop. 2, record 1, English, - geofence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
geofence: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 5, record 1, English, - geofence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Télédétection
- Télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- périmètre virtuel
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9rim%C3%A8tre%20virtuel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- barrière géographique virtuelle 2, record 1, French, barri%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9ographique%20virtuelle
feminine noun
- barrière virtuelle 3, record 1, French, barri%C3%A8re%20virtuelle
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limite géospatiale virtuelle permettant à un logiciel de déclencher une réponse lorsqu'un dispositif mobile entre dans une zone donnée ou sort de celle-ci. 4, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9rim%C3%A8tre%20virtuel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
périmètre virtuel : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9rim%C3%A8tre%20virtuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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