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MOUVEMENT OCULAIRE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eye movement
1, record 1, English, eye%20movement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- eye motion 2, record 1, English, eye%20motion
correct
- eye gesture 3, record 1, English, eye%20gesture
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eye movements [include] elevation, incyclotorsion, adduction, depression, extorsion, intorsion [and] abduction. 1, record 1, English, - eye%20movement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eye movement; eye motion; eye gesture: data validated by Canadian subject-field experts from École Polytechnique de Montréal, MasterpieceVR and McGill University. 4, record 1, English, - eye%20movement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mouvement oculaire
1, record 1, French, mouvement%20oculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’énergie des signaux électriques produits par les mouvements oculaires est captée et transmise à l’ordinateur, qui communique avec le code immatériel de l’algorithme en temps réel. 1, record 1, French, - mouvement%20oculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- movimiento ocular
1, record 1, Spanish, movimiento%20ocular
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- movimiento del ojo 1, record 1, Spanish, movimiento%20del%20ojo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una clase de comportamiento interesante dentro de la investigación en interfaces hombre-máquina es el movimiento ocular debido a que distintos grupos de usuarios de ordenador pueden recibir más de un 80 % de su entrada de percepción a través del canal visual [...] Los movimientos oculares reflejan aspectos tanto de la actividad realizada como características específicas del individuo. Por lo tanto, las técnicas para estudiar el comportamiento del movimiento del ojo se han considerado un medio eficaz para la caracterización de interacciones humano-ordenador. 1, record 1, Spanish, - movimiento%20ocular
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
- The Ear
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vestibulo-ocular reflex
1, record 2, English, vestibulo%2Docular%20reflex
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VOR 1, record 2, English, VOR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vestibuloocular reflex 2, record 2, English, vestibuloocular%20reflex
correct
- VOR 3, record 2, English, VOR
correct
- VOR 3, record 2, English, VOR
- oculovestibular reflex 4, record 2, English, oculovestibular%20reflex
correct
- OVR 5, record 2, English, OVR
correct
- OVR 5, record 2, English, OVR
- vestibular-ocular reflex 5, record 2, English, vestibular%2Docular%20reflex
correct
- VOR 6, record 2, English, VOR
correct
- VOR 6, record 2, English, VOR
- vestibular ocular reflex 7, record 2, English, vestibular%20ocular%20reflex
correct
- VOR 7, record 2, English, VOR
correct
- VOR 7, record 2, English, VOR
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To maintain a stable perception of the world around us while we engage in normal movements throughout our day, such as walking, we have something known as the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR). This reflex keeps us steady and balanced even though our eyes and head are continuously moving when we perform most actions. When we make a head movement, our eye muscles are triggered instantly to create an eye movement opposite to that of our head movement at the exact same speed to readjust the visual world, which, in turn, stabilizes our retinal image by keeping the eye still in space and focused on an object, despite the head motion. 8, record 2, English, - vestibulo%2Docular%20reflex
Record 2, Key term(s)
- oculo-vestibular reflex
- ocular-vestibular reflex
- ocular vestibular reflex
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
- Oreille
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réflexe oculo-vestibulaire
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20oculo%2Dvestibulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ROV 2, record 2, French, ROV
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réflexe vestibulo-oculaire 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20vestibulo%2Doculaire
correct, masculine noun
- RVO 4, record 2, French, RVO
correct, masculine noun
- RVO 4, record 2, French, RVO
- réflexe oculovestibulaire 5, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20oculovestibulaire
correct, masculine noun
- ROV 6, record 2, French, ROV
correct, masculine noun
- ROV 6, record 2, French, ROV
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Réflexe qui a] pour but de maintenir l’œil immobile dans l’espace malgré le déplacement de la tête. 7, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20oculo%2Dvestibulaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les réflexes vestibulo-oculaires doivent générer un mouvement oculaire de même amplitude, de même vitesse et de direction strictement opposée aux mouvements de tête pour éviter toute oscillopsie lors de ces derniers. 8, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20oculo%2Dvestibulaire
Record 2, Key term(s)
- réflexe oculaire vestibulaire
- réflexe vestibulaire oculaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rapid eye movement
1, record 3, English, rapid%20eye%20movement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- REM 1, record 3, English, REM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A behavioral sign of the phase of sleep during which the sleeper is likely to be experiencing dreamlike mental activity. 2, record 3, English, - rapid%20eye%20movement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mouvement oculaire rapide
1, record 3, French, mouvement%20oculaire%20rapide
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MOR 2, record 3, French, MOR
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signe comportemental de la phase de sommeil au cours de laquelle le dormeur est susceptible d’expérimenter une activité mentale onirique. 3, record 3, French, - mouvement%20oculaire%20rapide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- smooth pursuit
1, record 4, English, smooth%20pursuit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- smooth eye pursuit 2, record 4, English, smooth%20eye%20pursuit
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smooth pursuit and saccades are two components of tracking eye movements. 3, record 4, English, - smooth%20pursuit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poursuite continue
1, record 4, French, poursuite%20continue
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poursuite douce 1, record 4, French, poursuite%20douce
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poursuite oculaire. [...] On distingue la «poursuite saccadée» ou «saccadique» [...], dans laquelle le mouvement des yeux est constitué par une suite de sauts et de pauses, et la «poursuite continue» ou «poursuite douce», dans laquelle l'œil glisse à une vitesse voisine de celle de la cible. 1, record 4, French, - poursuite%20continue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- videon
1, record 5, English, videon
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vidéon
1, record 5, French, vid%C3%A9on
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vidéons sont à la vue ce que les écouteurs sont à l'audition. Ils projettent une image sur la rétine, mais en plus, ils contrôlent chaque mouvement du globe oculaire. À chaque mouvement rapide de l'œil correspond un rapide mouvement de la caméra; à chaque rotation de la tête correspond un pivotement équivalent des caméras, et ainsi de suite. La vue à l'aide de vidéons est, dans la plupart des cas, indifférenciable de la vue normale. 1, record 5, French, - vid%C3%A9on
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Néologisme de science fiction. 2, record 5, French, - vid%C3%A9on
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- quiet sleep
1, record 6, English, quiet%20sleep
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
State of sleep of the newborn, that lasts about 20 minutes, characterized by regular respiration, absence of eye and body movements except for the occasional startle, and in which the infant will not likely be disturbed by stimuli in the environment. 2, record 6, English, - quiet%20sleep
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sommeil calme
1, record 6, French, sommeil%20calme
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stade de sommeil chez le nouveau-né, d’environ 20 minutes, caractérisé par une absence de mouvement oculaire, d’activité motrice en dehors de quelques sursauts et durant lequel la respiration est régulière et à peine audible. 2, record 6, French, - sommeil%20calme
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Applications of Automation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- eye-movement detector
1, record 7, English, eye%2Dmovement%20detector
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The eye-movement detector used a pair of spectacles and tiny infrared light-emitting diodes to detect gaze points. 2, record 7, English, - eye%2Dmovement%20detector
Record 7, Key term(s)
- eye movement detector
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Automatisation et applications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de mouvement oculaire
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20mouvement%20oculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de mouvements des yeux 2, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20mouvements%20des%20yeux
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Surgery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bobbing
1, record 8, English, bobbing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ocular bobbing 2, record 8, English, ocular%20bobbing
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rhythmic, repetitive, up-and-down movement affecting both eyes simultaneously. 1, record 8, English, - bobbing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a rare consequence of a pontine lesion. 1, record 8, English, - bobbing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Chirurgie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- révérence oculaire
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9v%C3%A9rence%20oculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- bobbing oculaire 1, record 8, French, bobbing%20oculaire
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «bobbing» oculaire décrit par Fisher est caractérisé par des mouvements survenant dans le plan vertical, faits de la succession d’un déplacement rapide vers le bas suivi, après une pause dans cette position, d’une réascension plus lente vers la position de départ. L'ensemble évoque un brusque mouvement de «révérence» ou encore de «plongée» d’où le terme de bobbing. 2, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9v%C3%A9rence%20oculaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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