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Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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interline transfer (IT)

Consumer electronics; Video camera

In IT CCD technology, the charges on exposed pixels are transferred to light-shielded vertical readout zones embedded in the sensitive area. IT devices are simpler to manufacture ...

long-term integration

Consumer electronics; Video camera

Special camera mode similar to the ‘B’ setting of a photographic camera shutter. The CCD integrates over a long (userdefined) period, providing very high sensitivity. Object must ...

luminance

Consumer electronics; Video camera

The part of a composite video signal that expresses brightness. Also called Y. Separately transmitted in Y/C (S-video).

lux

Consumer electronics; Video camera

The SI measurement of light intensity taken at the surface which the light source is illuminating. The measure of the total lumens falling upon a unit of area. 1 lumen per square ...

jules rimet trophy

Sports; Soccer

the trophy given to the World Cup winner between 1930 and 1970, after which it was permanently retired.

lead pass

Sports; Soccer

a pass sent ahead of a moving teammate to arrive at a location at the same time he does.

restart / reset

Consumer electronics; Video camera

Special mode in which the CCD readout cycle is stopped and restarted in synchronization with an external event. In the Stop mode, the CCD still accumulates picture information.

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