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Glossary
Symbol Prefix Value
µ micro 10
–6
m milli 10
–3
k kilo 10
3
Mmega10
6
Symbols
°C Degrees Celsius.
A
AC Alternating current.
acquisition window The image size specific to a video standard or camera resolution.
B
bBits.
BBytes.
buffer Temporary storage for acquired data.
D
DAQ Data acquisition. (1) Collecting and measuring electrical signals from
sensors, transducers, and test probes or fixtures and inputting them to a
computer for processing; (2) Collecting and measuring the same kinds of
electrical signals with A/D or DIO boards plugged into a computer, and
possibly generating control signals with D/A and/or DIO boards in the
same computer.
DC Direct current.
DCAM-compliant Cameras that comply with the IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera
Specification, Version 1.30.