GTCO Summagrid VII - Users Guide - Manual (Page 32)

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Proximity
Greatest distance above the Active Area that the transducer can be raised and still be
sensed by the tablet.
RAM
Abbreviation for Random Access Memory, a specific type of memory used by the computer.
Resolution
Distance increment that the tablet outputs in lines/inch or lines/mm.
ROM
Abbreviation for Read Only Memory, a specific type of memory used by the computer.
Serial Transmission
Data transmission protocol where each bit of the data character is sent one at a time over
a single circuit. This system saves on transmission circuitry, but is usually slower than
parallel transmission.
Stop Bits
One or two stop bits are transmitted with each data byte. They mark a completed
transmission.
Stream Mode
The digitizer transmits coordinate data points continuously, regardless of the status of the
cursor buttons or the pen tip. This mode is also called Run by some manufacturers.
Switch Stream Mode
The digitizer transmits coordinate data points continuously, but only while the cursor
button or pen tip is depressed. This mode is also called Track by some manufacturers.
Transducer
Tool used to digitize; it may be either a cursor or pen.
X Direction
Horizontal direction across the face of the tablet.
Y Direction
Vertical distance up and down the face of the tablet.