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Term |
Definition |
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A/V |
Audio/Video. |
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AD |
Microsoft Active Directory or Microsoft Azure Active Directory. This term is commonly used for both, but they are different implementations. |
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Agency |
A generalized term used to define an organization e.g. Police Department, Fire Department, or Federal Agency. |
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ALPR |
Automatic License Plate Recognition. |
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Annotation |
The process of adding an outline box and description to images and video. |
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API |
Application Programming Interface. |
| APN | Access Point Name. |
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Asset |
Refers to any digital evidence files uploaded to EVM e.g. video, audio, images, and documents. |
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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. |
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Asset Tag |
Identifying markers typically used for inventory purposes. May contain a barcode for scanning. |
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AVL |
Automatic Vehicle Location. Displays the active location of a Unit on a Map. |
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BC-01 |
1st Generation Getac BWC - Discontinued. |
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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. |
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Bitrate |
The number of bits per second that can be transmitted along a digital network. |
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BlackBox Recording |
Background recording that can be recovered in the event of a User not activating a standard recording. Covered here. |
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Bookmark |
Marks a point in time during a recording. Typically used for quickly jumping to that point in time while reviewing. |
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Breadcrumb |
Marks a GPS location at a particular point in time during video playback. |
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Buffering |
Computer processing of video for user playback. It commonly occurs when network speeds are inadequate. |
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BWC |
Body Worn Camera |
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CAD |
Computer Aided Dispatch. Computer program for managing and dispatching Units. |
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CA-MF50S |
Analog Camera Model Number. |
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CA-NF21 |
Getac Fixed Focus IP Camera Model Number. |
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Case |
A collection of Assets with additional descriptions, metadata, collaboration, and sharing capability. |
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Category |
A method of cataloging specific types of recorded incidents and applying a retention period before deletion. |
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CCTV |
Closed-Circuit Television. |
| CHAP | Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol. |
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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. |
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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. |
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CSV |
Comma-separated values. |
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CU-D50 |
Getac 5” Display for MVS, Edge, and Interview Room systems. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Firmware |
A specific class of computer software that provides low-level control for a device's specific hardware. |
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FTP |
File Transfer Protocol. |
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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. |
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GPIO |
General Purpose Input Output. |
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GPS |
Global Positioning System. |
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Heatmap |
Provides a visual representation of location data with saturation. |
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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. |
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HTML |
Hypertext Markup Language. |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol. |
| ICCID | Integrated Circuit Card Identification. SIM card number. |
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I/O |
Input-Output Terminal. |
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IE |
Microsoft Internet Explorer. |
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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. |
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IP |
Internet Protocol. |
| IP Address | Internet Protocol Address. |
| IPX Rating | Ingress Protection Code. Specification for dust and waterproofing. |
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IR |
Infrared. |
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IRSA |
Legacy product label referring to the MVS application. |
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Keyframe |
A keyframe is a location on a timeline that marks the beginning or end of a transition. |
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KPI |
Key Performance Indicator. |
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LAN |
Local Area Network. |
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LDAP |
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. |
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LTE |
Long-Term Evolution. |
| MAC Address | Media Access Control Address. |
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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. |
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MD-02D |
8 bay multi-dock solution for the BC-02 BWC. |
| MD-03D | 8 bay multi-dock solution for the BC-03 BWC. |
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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. |
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MIC |
Microphone. |
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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. |
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MP4 |
MPEG-4. |
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MS |
Microsoft. |
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MVS |
Mobile Video Solution(s). |
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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. |
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OS |
Operating System. |
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OTA |
Over-the-Air. |
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Overlay |
Asset metadata presented as text information on top of video playback. |
| PAP | Password Authentication Protocol. |
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PCM |
Pulse Code Modulation. |
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Phidget |
The physical representation or implementation of a GUI widget, e.g. an on-screen dial widget, could be implemented physically as a knob. |
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PIP |
Picture-In-Picture – referring to video playback in a window within another video playback. |
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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. |
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PTZ |
Pan, Tilt, Zoom. Feature that allows cameras to be moved to change the perspective. |
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Queued |
An Asset that is in line for processing by EVM. |
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Radios |
Refers to all WiFi, Cellular, and Bluetooth communications emanating from a Getac device. |
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Redaction |
In digital evidence management, the process of censoring, clipping, or obscuring parts of a video Asset for legal or security purposes. |
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RegEx |
Regular Expression – Used to script text validation format checks. |
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Retention |
The length of time an Asset is available until it is purged. |
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RFID |
Radio Frequency Identification. |
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RMS |
Records Management System. Application for managing all records within an organization. |
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RTCC |
Real-Time Command Center. |
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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. |
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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." |
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SIM |
Subscriber Identification Module. |
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SMTP |
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. |
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Snapshot |
A still image saved from a single frame of video. |
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SSID |
Service Set Identifier. |
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SSL |
Secure Sockets Layer. |
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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. |
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Sync |
The process of synchronizing a BWC internal clock and configuration with an MVS or EVM. |
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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. |
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TCP |
Transmission Control Protocol. |
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Trigger Box |
Bluetooth device used for activating a BWC recording. |
| UI | User Interface. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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VCC |
In DC electronics, the voltage common collector terminal for wiring positive electrical connections. |
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VD-02 |
Single device docking station for the BC-02 BWC. |
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VR-X10 |
1st Generation Getac DVR - Discontinued. |
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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. |
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Watcher |
Users and/or User Groups that can be assigned to receive updates when cases are modified. |
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WAV |
Waveform Audio File. |
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Widget |
A chart, table, or KPI information area on the dashboard. |
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WiFi |
Wireless networking protocol. |
| Windows | Microsoft Operating System. |
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WPA |
WiFi Protected Access. |
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XML |
Extensible Markup Language. |
