144Appendix C: Glossary

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to clients who log onto a TCP/IP network. It eliminates the need to assign and manage unique IP addresses for all of the machines on a network.

Display memory See frame buffer.

Driver

A software program that services an operating system so that the operating system can use a hardware device.

End-of-active-video (EAV)

A signal sent along the video input port (VIP) bus, following the transmission of the last bit of active video data. This signal indicates that there will be no more active video signals transmitted for the current row.

See also Start-of active-video.

Ethernet

The most common standard for the physical wiring and signalling on a LAN. It can support data transfer at rates of 10 Mbits/sec. and 100 Mbits/sec. (Fast Ethernet).

See also Local Area Network.

Ethernet cable

A wire similar to a telephone cable that carries the signals between Ethernet devices.

Exposure time

Refers to the period during which the image sensor of a camera is exposed to light. As the length of this period increases, so does the image brightness.

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4SIGHT-M specifications

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