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 "Sync": Synchronization. In video, sync is a means of controlling the
timing of an event with respect to other events. This is
accomplished with timing pulses to insure that each step in a
process occurs at the correct time. For example, horizontal sync
determines exactly when to begin each horizontal scan line.
Vertical sync determines when the image is to be refreshed to
start a new field or frame. There are many other types of sync in
video system.(Also known as "sync signal" or "sync pulse.")
 "TCP/IP": Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The
communication protocol of the Internet. Computers and devices
with direct access to the Internet are provided with a copy of the
TCP/IP program to allow them to send and receive information in
an understandable form.
 "USB": Universal Serial Bus. USB was developed by seven PC and
telecom industry leaders (Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft,
NEC, and Northern Telecom). The goal was easy plug-and-play
expansion outside the box, requiring no additional circuit cards.
Up to 127 external computer devices may be added through a
USB hub, which may be conveniently located in a keyboard or
monitor. USB devices can be attached or detached without
removing computer power. The number of devices being designed
for USB continues to grow, from keyboards, mice, and printers to
scanners, digital cameras, and ZIP drives.
 "VESA": Video Electronics Standards Association. A nonprofit
number organization dedicated to facilitating and promoting
personal computer graphics through improved standards for the
benefit of the end-user. www.vesa.org
 "VGA": Video Graphics Array. Introduced by IBM in 1987, VGA is an
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