1. In image processing, a sub-region of an image that is perceived as a single entity.
Note: An image can contain more than one object.
2. In facsimile systems, the image, the likeness of which is to be transmitted.
3. [A] Passive entity containing or receiving information. Access to an object implies access to the information it contains. [INFOSEC-99]
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1. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, a computer program consisting of (a) many relatively small, simple programs (subroutines), and (b) one monitor program, the function of which is to coordinate the exchange of data among the subroutines.
Note: Subroutines designed under this concept may be stored in object libraries, and used by other computer programmers with similar functional requirements.
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In a video display, distortion wherein the entirety of some object (or objects) that appeared in a previous frame (and that should no longer appear) remain in the current frame and in subsequent frames as a faded image or as an outline.

In a video display, distortion in which a fragment of an object that appeared in a previous frame (and should no longer appear) remains in the current and subsequent video frames.

1. Reassignment and re-use of a storage medium containing one or more objects after ensuring no residual data remains on the storage medium. [INFOSEC-99]
2. Reuse of a storage medium for a different object [CESG].
Note: [1] A vulnerability may exist if the medium contains residual data from a previous object. [2] This is now the accepted term, despite the… (Read More →)

In cryptography, pertaining to the state of a key that must no longer be used either to transmit information from the originator or to process received secure information. [After X9.17]

In encryption, the date and time when a key becomes obsolete. [After X9.17]

Abbreviation for optical carrier. The nomenclature for the line rate of the optical transmission signal. [T1.106-1988]

OpenCable Application Platform

Abbreviation for other common carrier.