Glossary of Terms

Jared Hutchins

Aug 09, 2024

Term	Definition
A/V	Audio/Video.
AD	Microsoft Active Directory or Microsoft Azure Active Directory. This term is commonly used for both, but they are different implementations.
Agency	A generalized term used to define an organization e.g. Police Department, Fire Department, or Federal Agency.
ALPR	Automatic License Plate Recognition.
Annotation	The process of adding an outline box and description to images and video.
API	Application Programming Interface.
APN	Access Point Name.
Asset	Refers to any digital evidence files uploaded to EVM e.g. video, audio, images, and documents.
Asset Bucket	A working folder for managing Assets. Covered here.
Asset Group	Multiple Assets that are grouped together due to being captured by the same User, at the same time, and same GPS location, or if uploaded together via the Upload Asset feature.
Asset Tag	Identifying markers typically used for inventory purposes. May contain a barcode for scanning.
AVL	Automatic Vehicle Location. Displays the active location of a Unit on a Map.
BC-01	1st Generation Getac BWC - Discontinued.
BC-02	2nd Generation Getac BWC - Discontinued.
BC-03	3rd Generation Getac BWC. Available in WiFi-only and LTE-enabled models - Discontinued.
BC-04	4th Generation Getac BWC.
Bitrate	The number of bits per second that can be transmitted along a digital network.
BlackBox Recording	Background recording that can be recovered in the event of a User not activating a standard recording. Covered here.
Bookmark	Marks a point in time during a recording. Typically used for quickly jumping to that point in time while reviewing.
Breadcrumb	Marks a GPS location at a particular point in time during video playback.
Buffering	Computer processing of video for user playback. It commonly occurs when network speeds are inadequate.
BWC	Body Worn Camera
CAD	Computer Aided Dispatch. Computer program for managing and dispatching Units.
CA-MF50S	Analog Camera Model Number.
CA-NF21	Getac Fixed Focus IP Camera Model Number.
Case	A collection of Assets with additional descriptions, metadata, collaboration, and sharing capability.
Category	A method of cataloging specific types of recorded incidents and applying a retention period before deletion.
CCTV	Closed-Circuit Television.
CHAP	Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol.
Checksum	A small-sized block of data derived from another block of digital data for the purpose of detecting errors that may have been introduced during its transmission or storage.
Covert Mode	A feature on both Getac BWCs and MVS that allows the operator to conceal that they are actively recording.
CPU	Central Processing Unit.
CSV	Comma-separated values.
CU-D50	Getac 5” Display for MVS, Edge, and Interview Room systems.
DVR	Digital Video Recorder e.g., the VR-X20.
DEM	Digital Evidence Management.
EC	Embedded Controller.
Edge	Mobile Edge Solution. A computer and video capture system in one package.
EULA	End User License Agreement.
EVM	Enterprise Video Management. Getac's enterprise-grade Digital Evidence Management suite.
Exceptions	Represent any records reported by the Windows operating system to EVM.
Firmware	A specific class of computer software that provides low-level control for a device's specific hardware.
FTP	File Transfer Protocol.
GND	In DC electronics, a terminal that is designed to be wired to a vehicle's ground wire terminal e.g. negative terminal on a battery.
GPIO	General Purpose Input Output.
GPS	Global Positioning System.
Heatmap	Provides a visual representation of location data with saturation.
Hot List	A list of license plate numbers corresponding to active vehicles of interest.
HS-01	Getac Holster Sensor. Provides BWC activation if a firearm or Taser weapon are removed from a holster.
HTML	Hypertext Markup Language.
HTTP	Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
ICCID	Integrated Circuit Card Identification. SIM card number.
I/O	Input-Output Terminal.
IE	Microsoft Internet Explorer.
IGN	In DC electronics, a terminal that is designed to be wired to a vehicle's ignition circuit. This is a circuit that only provides current when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode.
IMEI	International Mobile Equipment Identity.
IMSI	International Mobile Subscriber Identity.
Inactive	A Unit Status that indicates a Unit has been deactivated.
InCar	Getac video recording software that powers the MVS, Edge, and Interview Room solutions.
IP	Internet Protocol.
IP Address	Internet Protocol Address.
IPX Rating	Ingress Protection Code. Specification for dust and waterproofing.
IR	Infrared.
IRSA	Legacy product label referring to the MVS application.
Keyframe	A keyframe is a location on a timeline that marks the beginning or end of a transition.
KPI	Key Performance Indicator.
LAN	Local Area Network.
LDAP	Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.
LTE	Long-Term Evolution.
MAC Address	Media Access Control Address.
Master Asset	The Primary Asset in an Asset group. This Asset is the first to be shown in the list from the Main Assets Page.
MasterDock	Getac BWC software solution. A data mover application for uploading videos and pictures from a Getac multi-dock or Windows Computer to EVM. Commonly used to describe a Getac multi-dock as a whole.
MD-02D	8 bay multi-dock solution for the BC-02 BWC.
MD-03D	8 bay multi-dock solution for the BC-03 BWC.
Metadata	Data that provides information about other data, but not the content of the data, such as the text of a message or the image itself.
MIC	Microphone.
MiFi	Cellular router that provides WiFi Hotspot capability.
MIL-STD-810	A United States Military Standard that emphasizes tailoring an equipment's environmental design and test limits to the conditions that it will experience throughout its service life, and establishing chamber test methods that replicate the effects of environments on the equipment rather than imitating the environments themselves.
MIMO	Multiple Input Multiple Output.
MMC	Mobile Country Code.
MNC	Mobile Network Code.
MMS	Multimedia Messaging Service.
MMSC	Multimedia Messaging Server Center. See MMS above.
MOLLE	Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment.
MP4	MPEG-4.
MS	Microsoft.
MVS	Mobile Video Solution(s).
NCIC	National Crime Information Center.
Offline	A Unit Status that indicates a Unit is currently offline. The last known GPS coordinates are shown on the AVL Map.
Online w/GETAC	A Unit Status that indicates the InCar UI is currently open and in use by the end-user.
OS	Operating System.
OTA	Over-the-Air.
Overlay	Asset metadata presented as text information on top of video playback.
PAP	Password Authentication Protocol.
PCM	Pulse Code Modulation.
Phidget	The physical representation or implementation of a GUI widget, e.g. an on-screen dial widget, could be implemented physically as a knob.
PIP	Picture-In-Picture – referring to video playback in a window within another video playback.
POE	Power over Ethernet.
Port	TCP/UDP Ports.
Pre-record	Recording that takes place prior to pressing a record button or activation trigger intended to capture action leading up to a recording. Typically, 30 seconds or more, this overwrites itself after the prescribed time and begins again. Also known as "buffer mode."
Proxy	Proxy Server.
PTZ	Pan, Tilt, Zoom. Feature that allows cameras to be moved to change the perspective.
Queued	An Asset that is in line for processing by EVM.
Radios	Refers to all WiFi, Cellular, and Bluetooth communications emanating from a Getac device.
Redaction	In digital evidence management, the process of censoring, clipping, or obscuring parts of a video Asset for legal or security purposes.
RegEx	Regular Expression – Used to script text validation format checks.
Retention	The length of time an Asset is available until it is purged.
RFID	Radio Frequency Identification.
RMS	Records Management System. Application for managing all records within an organization.
RTCC	Real-Time Command Center.
Segments	Refers to either smaller physical files that make up a complete video Asset or partial video clips for joining in the process of video redaction.
Sensors & Events	Hardware and software electrical inputs waiting for a response matching a specific set of criteria that trigger other events e.g. Light Bar is turned on. Commonly referred to as simply "Triggers."
SIM	Subscriber Identification Module.
SMTP	Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
Snapshot	A still image saved from a single frame of video.
SSID	Service Set Identifier.
SSL	Secure Sockets Layer.
Station	Stations are used to organize Assets, Units, and users and typically reflect real-world structure or chain of command e.g. Police Department with multiple precincts.
Standby	A Unit Status that indicates that a Unit has powered on, and background services are running, but the InCar UI is not currently open.
SKU	Stock Keeping Unit.
SUPL	Secure User Plane Location Protocol.
Sync	The process of synchronizing a BWC internal clock and configuration with an MVS or EVM.
Tagging	The process of associating an Asset to a case.
TB-02	Getac Bluetooth trigger box for the BC-02, BC-03, and BC-04. Used for wiring into vehicle triggers and integrating with Getac MVS to facilitate wireless recording activation.
TCP	Transmission Control Protocol.
Trigger Box	Bluetooth device used for activating a BWC recording.
UI	User Interface.
Unicode	An international encoding standard for use with different languages and scripts, by which each letter, digit, or symbol is assigned a unique numeric value that applies across different platforms and programs.
Unit	MVS, BWC, Edge, Interview Room, or other devices running Getac video software.
Unregistered	A Unit Status that indicates a Unit has not completed registering to EVM.
URL	Uniform Resource Locator.
User	A real-world person that has access to EVM. They can be setup and managed natively in EVM or via AD.
VCC	In DC electronics, the voltage common collector terminal for wiring positive electrical connections.
VD-02	Single device docking station for the BC-02 BWC.
VR-X10	1st Generation Getac DVR - Discontinued.
VR-X20	2nd Generation Getac DVR - utilized for Getac MVS, Edge, and Interview Room solutions.
VR-X20 F1	1st Generation low-cost Getac DVR - utilized for Getac Mobile Video Solutions.
Watcher	Users and/or User Groups that can be assigned to receive updates when cases are modified.
WAV	Waveform Audio File.
Widget	A chart, table, or KPI information area on the dashboard.
WiFi	Wireless networking protocol.
Windows	Microsoft Operating System.
WPA	WiFi Protected Access.
XML	Extensible Markup Language.

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