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data capture

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noun

  1. any process for converting information into a form that can be handled by a computer

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Ansari’s Micro1 also does something called human data capture.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the ambition of real-time measurements faces obstacles, primarily due to the extensive data recording required across the high bandwidth spectrum for each pixel, introducing considerable delays in data capture, extending processing time, and increasing data volume.

From Science Daily

"Our group has been focusing on the excellent capability of emulsion film to trace gamma rays with high precision and proposed that it could become an excellent gamma-ray telescope by introducing several modern data capture and analysis features," explains Aoki.

From Science Daily

Blackrock Neurotech is working toward “whole-brain data capture” and expects its first product to become available for home use next year.

From Washington Times

While its actual capabilities are still under investigation, the new Sherlock spyware is at least capable of infiltration, monitoring, data capture and data transmission, according to the Haaretz report.

From Scientific American