Glossary
- central processing unit The computer module whose circuitry interprets instructions and guides the actions of the peripherals. Also known as the mainframe.
- parallel processing In imaging, the processing of pixel data in such a way that a group of pixels is analyzed at one time rather than one pixel at a time.
- parallel scanning Parallel scanning refers to a method of acquiring data or images simultaneously from multiple sources or in parallel, rather than sequentially scanning each source one after another. This approach is often used to improve efficiency, increase...
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