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WIRELESS SENSOR [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Scientific Instruments
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Crossbow wireless network sensor
1, record 1, English, Crossbow%20wireless%20network%20sensor
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Crossbow network sensor 2, record 1, English, Crossbow%20network%20sensor
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network with classified capabilities, distributed across northern Canada, as another layer of detection. 3, record 1, English, - Crossbow%20wireless%20network%20sensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... to modernize NORAD [North American Aerospace Defence Command] surveillance capabilities to the current and future geopolitical environment[, the United States is] taking steps with Canada to augment the existing North Warning System, including the development of a [Crossbow network sensor] that will enhance NORAD ability to detect approaching airborne threats. 4, record 1, English, - Crossbow%20wireless%20network%20sensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Crossbow" is the name of an enterprise operating in the field of cybersecurity. 3, record 1, English, - Crossbow%20wireless%20network%20sensor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Crossbow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Instruments scientifiques
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau de capteurs sans fil Crossbow
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20sans%20fil%20Crossbow
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réseau de capteurs Crossbow 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20Crossbow
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau ayant des capacités classifiées distribué dans tout le Nord canadien et formant une autre couche de détection. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20sans%20fil%20Crossbow
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Crossbow» est le nom d'une entreprise qui œuvre dans le domaine de la cybersécurité. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20sans%20fil%20Crossbow
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-12-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Scientific Instruments
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wireless biomedical sensor network
1, record 2, English, wireless%20biomedical%20sensor%20network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WBSN 1, record 2, English, WBSN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
WBSNs can detect small changes in vital signs (e.g., heart rate and blood-oxygen levels) that are not obvious in a one-off visit to a doctor. Further, they address the issues associated with so-called "white coat syndrome" – skewed physiological and cognitive tests due to the stress and anxiety associated with a clinical visit. Measurements can be made unobtrusively over an extended period in a supportive home environment that more accurately reflect the true values for a given parameter. 1, record 2, English, - wireless%20biomedical%20sensor%20network
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wireless bio-medical sensor network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Instruments scientifiques
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau de capteurs biomédicaux sans fil
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20biom%C3%A9dicaux%20sans%20fil
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 2022-02-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Electronic Devices
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wireless sensor
1, record 3, English, wireless%20sensor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To reduce the labor and costs associated with installing extensive lengths of coaxial wires in today's structural control systems, wireless sensors are being considered as building blocks of future systems. 2, record 3, English, - wireless%20sensor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur sans fil
1, record 3, French, capteur%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un capteur sans fil est [un dispositif] autonome capable de [recueillir] des données sur son environnement et de les diffuser grâce à un module radio embarqué. 2, record 3, French, - capteur%20sans%20fil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Electronic Devices
- Scientific Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wireless rechargeable sensor
1, record 4, English, wireless%20rechargeable%20sensor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wireless rechargeable sensors can receive energy from mobile chargers directly. 2, record 4, English, - wireless%20rechargeable%20sensor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capteur rechargeable sans fil
1, record 4, French, capteur%20rechargeable%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-04-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Scientific Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wireless sensor network
1, record 5, English, wireless%20sensor%20network
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- WSN 1, record 5, English, WSN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A wireless sensor network is a wireless network consisting of spatially distributed autonomous devices that use sensors to monitor physical or environmental conditions. 2, record 5, English, - wireless%20sensor%20network
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réseau de capteurs sans fil
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- RCSF 2, record 5, French, RCSF
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] un réseau de capteurs sans fil (RCSF) est composé d'un ensemble de nœuds capteurs munis de transmetteurs sans fil. 2, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20sans%20fil
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- red inalámbrica de sensores
1, record 5, Spanish, red%20inal%C3%A1mbrica%20de%20sensores
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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