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AUTOMATIC LINE FOLLOWER [2 records]

Record 1 1998-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

A digitizer equipped for automatic line following by sensing the direction of lines which it is positioned.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

Numériseur capable de suivre automatiquement la courbe sur laquelle il est placé, habituellement au moyen de cellules photo-électriques.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

A plotter-like input device fitted with a sensing head which, when positioned over a line, follows it and automatically digitizes it.

OBS

Pencil Follower: Trade name for a digitizer which uses a pencil like stylus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Infographie
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

Système optico-mécanique de suivi automatique de courbes grâce à une tête photosensible montée sur le chariot d'un traceur et astreinte à suivre les lignes et à les numériser.

Spanish

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