Recommendation Z.341
1 General
2 List of terms
index number
information unit
input window area
interaction request output
Specification and Description Language (SDL)
stored program controlled (SPC) system

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Recommendation Z.341

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

1 General

The aim of the glossary for the man-machine language is to include terms used in describing the man-machine language. It comprises, in alphabetical order, terms used in the Z.300-series Recommendations that have a special significance in the MML context and hence require definition. Terms comprising words used in their ordinary, every day sense, i.e. unambiguous and self-explanatory words, are not included.

The terms in italics in the text of the definitions are defined elsewhere in this glossary. If a term has one meaning within the context of Recommendations Z.321-Z.323, and another within the context of Recommendations Z.331-Z.333, then the meaning in the former context follows i), and the meaning in the latter follows ii).

2 List of terms

abnormal condition report

F: rapport de condition anormale

S: informe de condicion´ anormal

Information produced in the network management centre

| after detection of abnormal network | status or

performance.

acceptance input

F: entree´ d'acceptation

S: entrada de aceptacion´

An input | sed to allow

the system | o output | high priority message, announced by a message waiting

indication .

acceptance output

F: sortie d'acceptation

S: salida de aceptacion´

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An output | essage indicating that an input | o the system
| is syntactically correct and complete and that the appropriate system actions will be initiated, or have already been carried out. In the latter case, this indication may take the form of the actual result.

accessible field

F: champ accessible

S: campo accesible

A field | or writing by the user | nd the system .

action

F: action

S: accion´

The process of performing an MML function | usually represented by a verb.

action modifier

F: modificateur d'action

S: modificador de accion´

A qualification of an action .

activate

F: activer

S: activar

An action | o initiate a system | rocess that requires preliminary data entry, or an action | o make previously entered data set available to the system for its intended use; opposite of deactivate .

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additional header information

F: information supplementaire´ d'en-t| te

S: informacion´ adicional de encabezamiento

Provides information supplementary to the actual output header , such as sequence number, processor number, output | evice, or day of the week.

additional information

F: information supplementaire´

S: informacion´ adicional

i) General information on how to proceed, e.g. how to select an item, a form , a menu | r how to submit a form | to the system .

ii) List of possible values to be associated with one or more information entities | n information structure diagrams .

administrative system




S: sistema administrativo

A system | hich supports administration personnel in performing administrative jobs , e.g. billing, related to SPC systems

alarm statement

F: instruction d'alarme

S: sentencia de alarma

A statement providing information concerning an alarm condition, such as the degree (level) of alarm or the source of the alarm.

allow

F: autorisation

S: permitir

An action to permit specified system actions , responses, or functions | o occur; these functions | ay be inhibited by system design or by use of the inhibit action .

annotation

F: annotation

S: anotacion´

An aspect of the drawing convention of the syntax and decomposition meta-language indicating how descriptive or explanatory notes may be presented for clarification purposes.

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annotation symbol

F: symbole d'annotation

S: simbolo´ de anotacion´

A symbol (----------[n where n | s a number referencing a note) used in the syntax meta-language | or annotation | urposes.

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application

F: application

S: aplicacion´

A set of functions | equired to perform a job .

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arithmetic delimiter

F: delimiteur´ arithmetique´

S: delimitador aritmetico´

A symbol | sed to delimit an arithmetical expression : ( (left parenthesis) for the opening delimiter and ) (right parenthesis) for the closing delimiter .

arithmetic operator

F: operateur´ arithmetique´

S: operador aritmetico´

A symbol | sed to denote the arithmetic operation(s) to be performed in an arithmetical expression . Allowed operators are: + (plus sign), -- (hyphen), / (solidus), * (asterisk).

arithmetical expression

F: expression arithmetique´

S: expresion´ aritmetica´

A combination of arithmetic operators , numerals | decimal , hexadecimal , octal | r binary ) and identifiers enclosed by arithmetic delimiters .

auxiliary system




S: sistema auxiliar

A system | hat supports SPC systems | n performing their tasks. It may be either an operation and maintenance system | r an administrative system .

Backus Naur Form (BNF)

F: forme de Backus Naur (FBN)

S: forma Backus Naur (FBN)

A syntactic meta-language | or

use in specifying the syntax structure of inputs | nd outputs | f an actual

man-machine interface .

binary numeral

F: numeral´ binaire

S: numeral binario

A numeral | n the binary (base 2) numbering system , represented by the characters 0 (zero), 1 (one) and optionally preceded by B' (B apostrophe).

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block mode transmission

F: transmission en mode bloc

S: transmision´ en modo bloque

A transmission characteristic in which all of the regular typewriter keys and some of the special purpose keys are only transmitted to the controlling processor, in a block, when a ``send'' key is activated.

block of parameters




S: bloque de parametro´

A set of parameters | ontaining information necessary for the system | o perform the function | pecified in the command .

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border area

F: zone periph´ erique´

S: zona de marco (o´ lateral)

That part of a visible display | hich is physically unavailable for displaying or entering data.

browse

F: lecture

S: hojear

An action | o display sequentially the current values of items in a data set ; the user | ay examine the data items in either the forward or backward direction.

CCITT MML

F: LHM du CCITT

S: LHM del CCITT

The man-machine language | MML) developed by the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT) for stored program-controlled systems | nd operation and maintenance systems .

change

F: modifier

S: cambiar

An action | o modify specified data items in a data set .

character mode transmission





S: transmision´ en modo caracter´

A transmission characteristic in which each and every character input | t the keyboard is sent to the controlling processor one at a time.

character set




S: juego de caracteres

The finite set of different characters used in CCITT MML .

circuit

F: circuit

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S: circuito

Connection between two exchanges | or one call at a time, including the junctors that terminate the circuit.

circuit group

F: faisceau de circuits

S: haz de circuitos

The set of all switched circuits | hich directly interconnect one exchange with another.

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circuit subgroup

F: sous-faisceau de circuits

S: subhaz de circuitos

A group of circuits | ithin a circuit group | hich are uniquely identifiable for operational or technical reasons. A circuit group may consist of one or more circuit subgroups .

circuit subgroup

F: sous-groupe de circuits

S: subhaz de circuitos

Group of circuits | etween two exchanges | aving the same traffic direction (incoming, outgoing, bidirectional), the same signalling characteristics and the same transmission medium characteristics.

clarifying text

F: texte explicatif

S: texto aclaratorio

A set of information units | sed to make the purpose and content of the output | learer.

class A function

F: fonction de la classe A

S: funcion´ de clase A

A function | hich provides the user with the means to control system functions | ia MML inputs | nd outputs ; also known as an MML function . It can be viewed as an action upon an object .

class B function

F: fonction de la classe B

S: funcion´ de clase B

A function | hich can be controlled at least partially by the user | y means of class A | or MML ) functions .

class C function

F: fonction de la classe C

S: funcion´ de clase C

A function | hich is not controllable by the user | n a given system .

command

F: commande

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S: instruccion´

The complete specification of a function | hat the system
| s required to perform. It comprises a command code | ollowed generally (but not necessarily) by one or more blocks of parameters

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command code

F: code de commande

S: codigo´ de instruccion´

A set of up to 3 identifiers , each separated by a - (hyphen), used to define the nature of the command .

command entry sequence

F: sequence´ d'introduction de commande

S: secuencia de introduccion´ de instruccion´

The sequence of operations required to input a command | r a series of commands .

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command reference

F: ref´ erence´ de commande

S: referencia de instruccion´

A reference to a previously given command , appearing in output outside dialogue | nd dialogue procedures , in the form of a command sequence number and, possibly, clarifying text .

command sequence number

F: numero´ de sequence´ de commande

S: numero´ secuencial de instruccion´

A reference number uniquely identifying a command | ecognized by the system .

comment

F: commentaire

S: comentario

A character string enclosed between the separators /* (solidus asterisk) and */ (asterisk solidus). It has no MML syntactical or semantical meaning.

component

F: composant

S: componente

A decomposition meta-language | ymbol for an information entity | hat cannot be divided further.

composite part

F: partie composite

S: parte compuesta

A decomposition meta-language | ymbol for an information entity | hat can be divided into smaller parts.

compound parameter argument





S: argumento de parametro´ compuesto

A parameter argument | ade up of more than one information unit . It is used to specify a multidimensional object | r value, e.g. a date can be expressed as 1979-12-31.

concealment

F: masquage

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S: ocultacion´

A video attribute | y which information is hidden, e.g. secret parts of a password.

condition

F: condition

S: condicion´

An identifier | nd a (group of) parameter argument(s) | separated by a relational operator . Used in data base queries.

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connectivity rules




S: reglas de conectividad

An aspect of the drawing convention of the decomposition meta-language | ndicating symbol | nterrelationship.

connector

F: connecteur

S: conector

An aspect of the drawing convention | f the decomposition meta-language | ndicating how flowlines | ay be broken.

continuation character




S: caracter´ de continuacion´

A special execution character | mplying a similar command code | for the next command | nd hence allowing the system to prompt directly for the next block of parameters .

control character




S: caracter´ de control

A character whose occurrence in a particular context initiates, modifies, or stops an action | hat affects the recording, processing or interpretation of data.

control functions

F: fonctions de commande

S: funciones de control

Functions | elated to the man-machine interface | hat are applied by the user | ndependently while in a dialogue | ith the system | application functions . Control functions

| ave no direct impact on the system functions .

control key

F: touche de commande

S: tecla de control

A key which when pressed performs a control function .

correction character

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S: caracter´ de correccion´

A character used to invoke correction facilities prior to analysis of input
| y the system .

cursor control functions

F: fonctions de commande de curseur

S: funciones de control de cursor

Functions | nfluencing the position or movement of the cursor .

create

F: creer´

S: crear

An action | o establish in the system | new data set ; opposite of delete .

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cursor

F: curseur

S: cursor

The item in the display area | hich identifies the position appropriate to the task at hand, e.g. where the next character will appear.

data set

F: ensemble de donnees´

S: conjunto de datos

A user-accessible set of one or more data items characterized by a particular use and also by the constraints on data format and/or values that make it suitable for this use.

deactivate

F: desactiver´

S: desactivar

An action | o terminate a system | rocess initiated by an activate action , or an action | o make a data set | navailable for use by the system ; opposite of activate .

decimal numeral

F: numeral´ decimal´

S: numeral decimal

A numeral | n the decimal (base 10) numbering system , represented by the characters 0 (zero), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 optionally preceded by D' (D apostrophe).

decomposition meta-language

F: metalangage´ de subdivision

S: metalenguaje de descomposicion´

A graphical meta-language | o describe the structure of the information entities

| ssociated with an MML

function .

default option

F: option par defaut´

S: opcion´ por defecto

A symbol | f the decomposition meta-language | hich indicates that the value taken by an information entity | ill be provided automatically if the user does not supply a value in the input | or such an information entity .

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default value

F: valeur par defaut´

S: valor por defecto

The value given to any parameter | y the system | n the absence of a specific value in the user's input .

delete

F: suppression

S: borrar

An action | o eliminate a data set | rom the system ; opposite of create .

delimiter

F: delimiteur´

S: delimitador

A character that organizes and separates items of data.

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destination identifier

F: identificateur de destination

S: identificador de destino

Identifies, after input , the system (destination) that, from the user 's perspective, becomes the new partner in a dialogue

destination prologue

F: prologue de destination

S: prologo´ de destino

An operating sequence causing subsequent inputs | o be processed in the system | efined by the destination identifier .

dialogue

F: dialogue

S: dialogo´

See dialogue procedure .

dialogue element

F: el´ ement´ de dialogue

S: elemento de dialogo´

Element of a set of three types of information entry | n a man-machine communication : viz. direct information entry , information entry through menu-item selection or through form filling

dialogue procedure

F: procedure´ de dialogue

S: procedimiento de dialogo´

The complete interactive procedure for interchanging data between user
| nd system | omprising procedure prologue , procedure body | nd procedure epilogue . In the Z.300-series Recommendations, the terms dialogue | nd dialogue procedure | re interchangeable.

digit

F: chiffre

S: cifra; digito

A character of the character set | epresenting an integer listed in Table 1/Z.314, column 3, positions 0 (zero) to 9.

direct information entry

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F: introduction directe d'information

S: introduccion´ directa de informacion´

A dialogue element | hereby the input | f a command | r destination identifier | s done without the aid of menus | nd/or forms .

directive

F: directive

S: directriz

Input | o direct the system to present information rather than to execute a command ; can also be used in the interaction between the user | nd system | rior to command | xecution. Directives can never cause any change in the state of the system .

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display area

F: zone de visualisation

S: zona de visualizacion´

That part of a visible display | hich is available for displaying or entering data.

displayed form

F: formulaire affiche´

S: formulario visualizado

A form | illed out and displayed by the system | pon request by the user .

documents A through G





S: documentos A a G

Specially formatted information generated during various phases | of the methodology | or the specification of the man-machine interface .

drawing convention

F: convention de trace´

S: convenio de representacion´

A set of rules provided by the decomposition meta-language | o indicate the allowed use of the symbols | nd their interconnection.

edit

F: editer´

S: editar

An action | o display a specified data set | nd subsequently to modify the data set .

end of dialogue

F: fin de dialogue

S: fin de dialogo´

The indication that dialogue | as finished.

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end of input indication

F: fin d'indication d'entree´

S: fin de indicacion´ de entrada

An indication to mark the end of input | n order to have the information interpreted by the system .

end of output

F: fin de sortie

S: fin de salida

The indication that output outside dialogue | as finished.

end statement

F: instruction de fin

S: sentencia de fin

Terminates output | nformation from the system | n an operating sequence where termination is not obvious.

error correction

F: correction d'erreur

S: correccion´ de error

The activity of correcting input | hich has been offered to but not accepted by the system .

escape indication

F: indication d'echappement´

S: indicacion´ de escape

A mechanism to indicate that following character(s) are not to be interpreted according to the normal syntax |

ules.

exchange

F: central

S: central

SPC | witching system .

exchange group

F: groupe de centraux

S: grupo de centrales

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A set of exchanges | hich handles traffic forwarded to or coming from a specific geographic area (e.g. area code, switching centre, etc.).

execution character




S: caracter´ de ejecucion´

A character which requests that the command | e executed.

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field

F: champ

S: campo

A part of a window area | sometimes the entire window area), which is used either for entering or displaying information.

filter

F: filtre

S: filtro

An action | o form a subset of a data set | onsisting of all data items in the data set | eeting specified criteria; the original data set | s unaffected by this action .

flowline

F: ligne de liaison

S: linea´ de flujo

A line representing a connection between symbols | n:

i) a syntax diagram ;

ii) an information structure diagram .

form

F: formulaire

S: formulario

A list of parameters , including empty positions for insertion of parameter values | y the user .

form filling

F: remplissage de formulaire

S: cumplimentacion´ de formulario

The activity of inserting parameter values | nto a form , and submitting the completed form | o the system | nder user control.

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form identity

F: identite´ de formulaire

S: identidad de formulario

An identity unique to a form | o that it can be distinguished from other forms .

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form output

F: sortie de formulaire

S: salida de formulario

An output | f a form | elonging to a command , used in certain information entry | rocedures.

format effector





S: determinante de formato

Any character(s) used to control the position of printed, displayed or recorded data.

function

F: fonction

S: funcion´

A system | ctivity necessary to the performance of a duty for which the system | as designed (see also class A, B, and C functions ).

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functional area (or sub-area)

F: domaine fonctionnel (ou sous-domaine)

S: area´ (o sub area)´ funcional

A set of related operation, maintenance, installation or acceptance testing functions | o be controlled by means of MML (class B functions ).

function key

F: touche de fonction

S: tecla de funcion´

A key which when pressed causes a modification in the man-machine terminal | or causes the system | o perform a specific function .

function model




S: modelo de funcion´

A formal or informal representation of one or more aspects of those parts of telecommunication systems which should be controlled by means of MML.

general option

F: option gen´ erale´

S: opcion´ general

A symbol | f the decomposition meta-language | hich indicates either that an information entity | xists in the system | n a predetermined manner or that it is not needed.

general information window area

F: sous-fen| tre d'information gen´ erale´

S: zone de ventana de informacion´ general

This window area | an contain system identification and/or application identification, date, time, and other relevant information.

graphic characters




S: caracteres graficos´

A collection of characters within the character set | sed to improve readability of output .

graphic terminals

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F: terminaux graphiques

S: terminales graficos´

Terminals | hich provide graphic capability (line drawing, circles, etc.) using other than alphanumeric means.

guidance output

F: sortie de guidage

S: salida de orientacion´

Output | roviding assistance to the user | n a man-machine
| communication.

guidelines

F: lignes directrices

S: lineas´ directrices

i) Information that gives general direction in the implementation of CCITT MML .

ii) General directions by which the purpose of one or more phases of the methodology may be accomplished.

header

F: en-t| te

S: encabezamiento

General information which could comprise identification information, date and time, etc.

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help request

F: demande d'assistance

S: peticion´ de ayuda

User input | o ask for assistance.

help output

F: sortie d'assistance

S: salida de ayuda

The output | esulting from a request for user | assistance.

hexadecimal numeral

F: numeral´ hexadecimal´

S: numeral hexadecimal

A numeral | n the hexadecimal (base 16) numbering system , represented by the characters 0 (zero), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, optionally preceded by H' (H apostrophe).

highlighting

F: renforcement

S: resaltacion´

Techniques used to emphasize visually a portion of the display area
| o make it stand out from adjacent portions, i.e. to call the viewer's attention to it.

identification invitation





S: invitacion´ a la identificacion´

A prompt to request the user | o identify himself by means of a password | nd/or an identity card.

identifier

F: identificateur

S: identificador

A representation of an entity, typically consisting of one or more characters man-machine language , the first character is a letter.

inaccessible field

F: champ inaccessible

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S: campo inaccesible

A field for writing only by the system .

index number

F: indice

S: numero´ indice´

A character combination consisting of one or more digits . Used in compound parameter names .

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indicator

F: indicateur

S: indicador

A character input | y a user | r output | y a system
| o indicate a state or to request user | r system | ction.

information entity

F: entite´ d'information

S: entidad de informacion´

An information element associated with an MML function | nd usually represented in an information structure diagram .

information entry

F: introduction d'information

S: introduccion´ de informacion´

General term for each of the three dialogue elements .

information entry through form filling

F: introduction d'information par remplissage de formulaire

S: introduccion´ de informacion´ por cumplimentacion´ de formulario

A dialogue element | hereby the input | f parameter values
| s done by means of form filling .

information entry through menu-item selection

F: introduction d'information par selection´ en

S: introduccion´ de informacion´ por seleccion´

A dialogue element | hereby the input | f a command
selection

information structure (diagram)

F: structure d'information (diagramme)

S: estructura de informacion´ (diagrama de)

en mode menu

de elemento de menu´

command | or destination identifier | s done by means of menu-item


A representation of the information entities | ssociated with an MML function | nd their interrelationships.

information structure meta-language

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F: metalangage´ de structure d'information

S: metalenguaje de estructura de informacion´

See decomposition meta-language .

information unit

F: unite´ d'information

S: unidad de informacion´

The smallest part of data in the input | or output .

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inhibit

F: interdire

S: inhibir

An action | o prevent the specified system actions , system
| esponses or functions | rom occurring; these functions may normally be allowed by the system design or by the allow action .

initialize

F: initialiser

S: inicializar

An action | o put specified data or equipment into a predefined initial (normal) condition or value.

input

F: entree´

S: entrada; introducir

i) Information that is transferred to the system | y the user , e.g. commands , directives , menu-item selections , form identities , etc.

| or

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ii) An action | o enter data by means of a man-machine terminal into the system .

input acknowledgement

F: accuse´ de reception´ d'entree´

S: acuse de entrada

Termination of information entry | hrough menu-item selection
| or form filling .

input error

F: erreur d'entree´

S: error de entrada

A system -detected error in input | nformation.

input error information

F: information d'erreur d'entree´

S: informacion´ de error de entrada

Information describing the location and nature of an input error .

input field

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F: champ d'entree´

S: campo de entrada

See accessible field .

input window area

F: sous-fen| tre d'entree´

S: zona de ventana de entrada

See output | nd input window area .

interaction request output

F: sortie de demande interactive

S: salida de peticion´ de interaccion´

System output | nviting further user actions .

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interactive

F: interactive

S: interactiva

A condition where information entry | an be done by the user .

interactive operating sequence

F: sequence´ d'exploitation interactive

S: secuencia operativa interactiva

A sequence | hich may consist of a single command entry sequence | erminated by an optional end statement or

of a series of command entry sequences and/or manual responses . The latter occurs when, as a result of partial execution of a function , the system requests the user to supply it with further information in the form of manual responses or further commands for which user judgement and/or decision is required.

interface control functions

F: fonctions de commande d'interface

S: funciones de control de interfaz

Functions | sed to force specific actions | elating to the interface.

interrogate

F: interroger

S: interrogar

An action | o provide a display of the current value of the items of one or more data sets .

inverse video

F: inversion video´

S: inversion´ video

A video attribute | y which information can be displayed by inverting the image of the characters, such as going

from light characters on a dark background to dark characters on a light background.

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item description

F: description de rubrique

S: descripcion´ de elemento

A brief description of the nature of the item in a menu .

item selection procedure

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F: procedure´ de selection´ de rubrique

S: procedimiento de seleccion´ de elemento

A procedure to select an item out of a list of items on a menu output .

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iteration

F: iteration´

S: iteracion´

A symbol | f the decomposition meta-language | hich indicates that a repetitive use of one or more information entities is possible.

I/O device

F: dispositif d'E/S

S: dispositivo de E/S

Device for entering or receiving data to or from a system . Can be controlled manually for entering or receiving

data.

job

F: t| che

S: trabajo

A discrete administrative activity within a telecommunications business which is designated as a part of the

overall plan for running the business and characterized by man-machine communication .

job area

F: domaine de t| ches

S: area´ de trabajo

A collection of jobs particular to a given functional area , e.g. subscriber line maintenance, trunk line maintenance, call routing administration, etc.

key parameter




S: parametro clave

A term used in data base techniques to uniquely identify a data record.

keyed numeral

F: numeral´ clavier

S: numeral de teclado

A numeral | n a numbering system | ased on keypad input , represented by the characters 0 (zero), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, *, ##, A, B, C, D, optionally preceded by K' (K apostrophe).

layout option

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F: option de presentation´

S: opcion´ de estructuracion´ (de la presentacion)´

A combination of format effectors and/or graphic characters used to bound elements of the output in a clear and readable form.

letter

F: lettre

S: letra

A character of the character set representing the alphabet, listed in Table 1/Z.314, columns 4, 5, 6 and 7 excluding table positions 5/15 and 7/15.

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line group

F: groupe de lignes (ligne groupee)´

S: grupo de lineas´

A line group is a group of lines of a multi line subscriber with some common line characteristics, e.g. incoming, outgoing, bothway.

machine

F: machine

S: maquina´

See system .

man

F: homme

S: hombre

See user .

man-machine communication

F: communication homme-machine

S: comunicacion´ hombre-maquina´

The interchange of data between user and system .

man-machine interface

F: interface homme-machine

S: interfaz hombre-maquina´

The set of inputs , outputs , and special actions as well as the man-machine interaction mechanism, including diaglogue procedures and the interrelationships identified for these entities in the various functional areas .

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man-machine language (MML)

F: langage homme-machine (LHM)

S: lenguaje hombre-maquina´ (LHM)

The means of expression used in communication between the user and the system .

man-machine terminal

F: terminal homme-machine

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S: terminal hombre-maquina´

An input/output device , that enables the user and the system to communicate with each other, e.g., visual display terminal, printer.

manual response

F: reponse´ manuelle

S: respuesta manual

A user response to a system invitation that may comprise the actuation of keys on terminals or switch frames, replacement of equipment, etc.

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menu

F: menu

S: menu´

A list of items, from which a selection can be made by the user .

menu identity

F: identite´ de menu

S: identidad de menu´

An identity unique to a menu so that it can be distinguished from other menus .

menu item

F: rubrique de menu

S: elemento de menu´

A brief description of an item in a menu , optionally accompanied by a selection identity , in order to allow a choice to be made by inputting such an identity.

menu-item selection

F: selection´ en mode menu

S: seleccion´ de elemento de menu´

The activity of selecting an item using the item selection procedure and the repetition of this activity for subsequent menus until ultimately the procedure results in something other than further menu output .

menu output

F: sortie de menu

S: salida de menu´

An output of a menu , used in information entry procedures.

message waiting indication

F: indication de message en instance

S: indicacion´ de mensaje en espera

A means of announcing, within a dialogue procedure , the presence of a high priority output addressed to this man-machine terminal

meta-language

F: metalangage´

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S: metalenguaje

Formal means of representation using defined symbols according to specific rules.

methodology (for the specification of the man-machine interface)

F: methodologie´ (pour la specification´ de l'interface homme-machine)

S: metodologia´ (para la especificacion´ del interfaz hombre-maquina)´

A five-phase general working procedure that (1) provides for the generation of MML function semantics and (2) provides for the creation of an actual man-machine interface using syntax , dialogue procedures , and MML function semantics .

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MML

F: LHM

S: LHM

See man-machine language .

MML function

F: fonction LHM

S: funcion´ LHM

See class A function .

MML function decomposition

F: subdivision´ de fonction LHM

S: descomposicion´ de funcion´ LHM

The division of a function into its constituent parts.

MML function semantics

F: semantique´ de fonction LHM

S: semantica´ de funcion´ LHM

Semantics peculiar to one or more MML functions within the functional areas (or sub-areas) that were generated by the application of the methodoly for the specification of the man-machine interface and their interrelationships.

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MML syntax and dialogue procedures meta-language

F: syntaxe et metalangage´ de procedure´ de dialogue LHM

S: metalenguaje de sintaxis y de procedimiento de dialogo´ del LHM

A graphical meta-language for representing MML input and output syntax as well as dialogue procedures .

monologue output

F: sortie de monologue

S: salida de monologo´

Output from the system which occurs outside a dialogue .

multi-line (subscriber line)

F: multiligne (ligne d'abonne)´

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S: linea´ de abonado multilinea´

A line between a public exchange and a P(A)BX or a line between a public exchange and a subscriber set belonging to a subscriber line group .

Named-defined parameter




S: parametro´

A parameter

network

F: reseau´

S: red

definido por el nombre

which is identified by its parameter name .


All the exchanges which are relevant from the service standpoint operated by an Administration in a country.

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network element

F: element´ de reseau´

S: elemento de red

Telecommunication equipment which may perform signalling, switching and transmission functions.

network group

F: groupe de reseaux´

S: grupo de redes

A group of telecommunication networks relevant to the service standpoint (e.g. different operating companies offering the same service in the same country).

network management action

F: action de gestion du reseau´

S: accion´ de gestion´ de red

The activity performed, not necessarily in the network elements , to regulate traffic flow.

network management centre

F: centre de gestion du reseau´

S: centro de gestion´ de red

A centre where network management functions are performed (e.g., 0 and M centre, switching centre).

network management control

F: commande de gestion du reseau´

S: control de gestion´ de red

The capabilities in network elements to regulate traffic flow and network operation in order to insure the maximum utilization of the network capacity in all situations of traffic overload and network element failure.

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network management data

F: donnees´ de gestion du reseau´

S: datos de gestion´ de red

The set of information necessary to monitor, detect and identify a network problem.

network management indicator

F: indicateur de gestion du reseau´

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S: indicador de gestion´ de red

Logical result of the comparison of Network Management Parameters and thresholds comparison.

network management information

F: information de gestion du reseau´

S: informacion´ de gestion´ de red

The set of information produced in the network management centre describing the network status and performance, the abnormal conditions detected, the problems identity and the active network management controls .

network management object

F: objet de gestion du reseau´

S: objeto de gestion´ de red

A set of network elements under control of network management functions and/or subject to measurement for network purposes.

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network management parameters




S: parametros´ de gestion´ de red

Information produced in the network management centre to be used for the production of Abnormal Condition Report and for display on alerting devices.

network management system




S: sistema de gestion´ de red

A system which performs network management functions.

network problem identity




S: identidad de problema de red

Information produced in the network management centre to indicate the type of problem detected and the portion of the network and/or services affected.

network raw data

F: donnees´ brutes de reseau´

S: datos de red en bruto (sin procesar)

Network information provided by network elements and used for the production of Network Management Parameters and for display on alerting devices.

network reference data

F: donnees´ de ref´ erence´ du reseau´

S: datos de referencia de la red

Information on the network elements and structure (e.g., circuit groups , number of circuits in a circuit group, routing information, type and quantity of switching system components) .

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non-decimal numeral

F: numeral´ non decimal´

S: numeral no decimal

A numeral in a numbering system other than decimal .

non-terminal symbol

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F: symbole non terminal

S: simbolo´ no terminal

Representation, within a syntax diagram , of another syntax diagram by name. It is an abbreviated symbol for a more complex construct.

numbering system




S: sistema de numeracion´

Any notation for the representation of numbers.

numeral

F: numeral´

S: numeral

A discrete representation of a number within a numbering system .

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objet

F: objet

S: objeto

An information entity , usually the system part towards which the action of a function is directed.

octal numeral

F: numeral´ octal

S: numeral octal

A numeral in the octal (base 8) numbering system , represented by the characters 0 (zero), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, optionally preceded by O' (letter O apostrophe).

on-line documentation

F: documentation en ligne

S: documentacion´ en linea´

A comprenhensive body of information provided a user on-line about a given subject related to a function .

on-line help

F: assistance en ligne

S: ayuda en linea´

See solicited guidance .

on-line training

F: formation en ligne

S: adiestramiento en linea´

A comprenhensive body of information provided a user on-line to supplement or replace other training methods

such as classroom instruction, training manuals or video courses.

operation and maintenance system




S: sistema de operacion´ y mantenimiento

A system which supports administration personnel in performing operation and maintenance jobs related to SPC systems .

operational procedure

F: procedure´ d'exploitation

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S: procedimiento operacional

A process illustrating the interrelationship of user and system in performing an operation, maintenance, installation or acceptance testing job .

Operation and Maintenance Centre (OMC)

F: centre d'exploitation et de maintenance (CEM)

S: centro de operacion´ y mantenimiento (COM)

A physical location staffed by administration personnel responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M) of SPC systems .

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other information

F: autre information

S: otra informacion´

General information which may accompany the function models and the lists of MML functions in the documents B and C.

output

F: sortie

S: salida; extraer

i) Information that is transferred from the system to the user , e.g., help output , etc.

ii) An action to transfer specified data from the system to a man-machine terminal .

output field

F: champ de sortie

S: campo de salida

See inaccessible field .

output outside dialogue

F: sortie hors dialogue

S: salida fuera de dialogo´

A spontaneous output indicating a certain event, e.g., an alarm situation, or an output in response to a command previously entered in an interactive operating sequence , e.g., a traffic measurement result.

output parameters




S: parametros´ de salida

Data determining output routing and scheduling.

output and input window area

F: sous-fen| tre de sortie et d'entree´

S: zona de ventana de salida y de entrada

These two window areas should support scrolling and should be user controllable in size. The input window area should be used for direct information entry. Response to the direct information entry as well as output outside dialogue should appear in the output window area acknowledgements may also appear directly following the command in the input window area . The scrolling should occur in two window areas separately, or both window areas may be combined into one window area .

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parameter




S: parametro´

Data which identifies and contains pieces of information necessary to execute a command .

parameter argument




S: argumento de parametro´

The smallest portion of a parameter value which specifies an appropriate object or value. It can be a simple or a compound structure and may be used singularly or as part of a group.

parameter block




S: bloque de parametros´

See block of parameters .

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parameter block entry sequence




S: secuencia de introduccion´ de bloque de parametros´

A procedure used to input a block of parameters .

parameter block request indication




S: indicacion´ de peticion´ de bloque de parametros´

An indication from the system to the user to proceed with input of parameters .

parameter identity




S: identidad de parametro´

The parameter label and optional parameter position identifying a parameter in a form.

parameter label




S: etiqueta de parametro´

A text string used in forms to identify a parameter .

parameter name




S: nombre de parametro´

An identifier which indicates unambiguously the meaning and structure of the subsequent parameter value .

parameter position




S: posicion´ de parametro´

The sequence number of a parameter in a block of parameters or in a form .

parameter value




S: valor de parametro´

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The part of a parameter that contains the information required to specify any appropriate object(s) or value(s). It consists of one or a group of parameter arguments .

parameter value input field




S: campo de entrada de valor de parametro´

An accessible field that is normally empty or filled in by the system and should be filled in or overwritten by the user .

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password

F: mot de passe

S: contrasen~ a

A character string used for identification and authorization of a user .

periodicity pattern

F: schema´ de periodicite´

S: esquema de periodicidad

A pattern which indicates which days are recording (or results output ) days and which are not. The start day positions this time span. Once activated, the execution of the measurements (or of the results output ) is performed according to this pattern, until disabled by a deactivation command .

phase

F: phase

S: fase

One of five steps of the general working produce that forms the methodology for the specification of a man-machine interface .

position-defined parameter




S: parametro´ definido por la posicion´

A parameter whose nature is identified by its position in the parameter block of acommand .

procedure body

F: corps de procedure´

S: cuerpo de procedimiento

That part of a dialogue procedure where commands can be entered and new physical areas can be addressed, dependent on the authority of the user .

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procedure description

F: description de procedure´

S: descripcion´ de procedimiento

A method of representing an operational procedure .

procedure epilogue

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F: epilogue´ de procedure´

S: epilogo´ de procedimiento

The procedure used to terminate the dialogue procedure . It consists of an action by the user to deactivate the dialogue and/or an output from the system to indicate the end of dialogue .

procedure prologue

F: prologue de procedure´

S: prologo´ de procedimiento

A set of actions to activate the man-machine terminal , to call the system and to identify the user .

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prompting

F: proposition

S: sugerencia

A method used by the system to request input from the user in a dialogue procedure .

promption output

F: sortie de proposition

S: salida de sugerencia

An output from the system providing guidance on the next input requirement.

ready indication

F: indication <<pr| t>>

S: indicacion´ de preparado

An output element used in a dialogue procedure to indicate that the direction of the dialogue has changed and that the system is ready to receive a command or a destination identifier . It is also used as the identification invitation .

ready indicator

F: indicateur <<pr| t>>

S: indicador de preparado

An indicator used in the ready indication to indicate that the system is ready to receive information.

recording

F: enregistrement

S: registro

Performance of the operations implied by the measurement entities in order to collect the required data.

recording day

F: jour d'enregistrement

S: dia´ de registro

Day when a recording is performed. Several recording periods are allowed within a recording day . No overlap of recording periods is allowed for the same measurement. Each recording period can have a different length.

recording period

F: periode´ d'enregistrement

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S: periodo de registro

A period of recording during a recording day .

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rejection output

F: sortie de rejet

S: salida de rechazo

An output message indicating that an input to the system is valid and will not be acted upon, and corrections cannot be applied.

relational operator

F: operateur´ de relation

S: operador relacional

An operator (see Table 2/Z.314) in a selection argument . Used in data base queries.

remove

F: retirer

S: retirar

An action to request the system to take specified equipment units out of service; the system still retains knowledge of the units so that they may be returned to service by the restore action.

request

F: demande

S: peticion´

A manual action used to activate a man-machine terminal and the system .

request output

F: sortie de demande

S: salida de peticion´

A type of response output requesting further input action from the user , e.g., correction of an erroneous parameter , or supplying further information.

response output

F: sortie de reponse´

S: salida de respuesta

An output message in the dialogue procedure which gives information about the state of an input . The output can beany one of the following types: acceptance output , rejection output and request output .

restore

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F: retablir´

S: restablecer

An action to return specified equipment units to service; opposite of remove .

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results accumulutation period

F: periode´ d'accumulation des resultats´

S: periodo´ de acumulacion´ de resultados

Time interval within a recording period during which the required measurement entities are processed and at the end of which results are stored for immediate or later output.

results output routing

F: acheminement de la sortie des resultats´

S: encaminamiento de salida de resultados

Data defining the media to which results output is to be directed.

results output schedule

F: calendrier de sortie de resultats´

S: calendario de salida de resultados

Data specifying a set of days (or a periodicity pattern) and of times during these days when the output of the results is to be made.

route

F: acheminement

S: encaminar

An action to instruct the system that any subsequent output of a certain type should be routed to specified media.

route

F: route

S: ruta

Collection of circuit sub-groups between two exchanges that are equivalent for routing purposes. The term route in Recommendation Z.335 is equivalent to the concept of ``Circuit Group '' as used in Recommendation Z.337 and in E-Series Recommendations.

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route group

F: groupe de voies (d'acheminement)

S: grupo de rutas

The set of all the possible routes on which a call may be forwarded to the appropriate destination.

scrolling

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F: defilement´

S: desplazamiento vertical

The ability to display the part of the data not currently visible in the window area .

selection

F: selection´

S: seleccion´

A symbol of the decomposition meta-language which indicates that the choice among several information entities is possible.

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selection argument

F: argument de selection´

S: argumento de seleccion´

An argument comprising one or more conditions. Used in data base queries.

selection identity

F: identite´ de selection´

S: identidad de seleccion´

An identity unique to a menu item so that it can be distinguished from other menu items within the same menu .

semantics

F: semantique´

S: semantica´

The rules and conventions governing the interpretation and assignment of meaning to constructions in a language.

separator

F: separateur´

S: separador

A character used to delimit syntax elements.

sequence

F: sequence´

S: secuencia

A symbol of the decomposition meta-language which indicates a left-to-right ordering of information entities .

session

F: session

S: sesion´

See dialogue procedure .

session status

F: etat´ de session

S: estado de sesion´

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Information reflecting the current status of the session in terms of user identity, destination identity, etc.

set

F: positionnement

S: poner

An action to place equipment units in a specified state (number of possible states greater than 2); possible states include in service and out of service.

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single line (subscriber line)

F: ligne individuelle (ligne d'abonne)´

S: linea´ de abonado unilinea;´ linea´ individual

A line between a public exchange and a subscriber set.

simple parameter argument





S: argumento de parametro´ simple

A parameter argument made up of only one information unit.

sollicited guidance

F: guidage sollicite´

S: orientacion´ solicitada

System's capability to provide a user with information on how to use the system while using it.

sort

F: trier

S: clasificar

An action to rearrange the order of a data set according to specified (or default) criteria; the contents of the original set is not affected by this action , only its order.

source identifier

F: identificateur d'origine

S: identificador de origen

One or more information units indicating the physical area where an output was generated.

SPC system





S: sistema CPA

See stored program controlled (SPC) system .

special keys and directives information window area

F: sous-fen| tre d'information sur les touches speciales´ et

et les directives

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S: zona de ventana de informacion´ sobre teclas especiales

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y directrices

This window area should display function key labels and specifies about the use of directives .

Specification and Description Language (SDL)

F: langage de description et de specification´ (LDS)

S: lenguaje de especificacion´ y descripcion´

The specification and description language specified in the Z.100-series Recommendations.

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spontaneous menu

F: menu spontane´

S: menu´ espontaneo´

A menu that is automatically given at the start of an information entry .

spontaneous output

F: sortie spontanee´

S: salida espontanea´

An output generated by internal events of the system , e.g., an alarm.

start date

F: date de debut´

S: fecha de comienzo

Start day for the measurement execution.

start time

F: heure de debut´

S: hora de comienzo

Time for beginning the recording period in a recording day .

status window area

F: sous-fen| tre d'etat´

S: zona de ventana de estado

This window area should contain alarm indicators of the system being controlled, trouble reporting information

from connected equipment, and message waiting indicators.

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stop date

F: date de fin

S: fecha de terminacion´

Stop day for the mesurement execution.

stop time

F: heure de fin

S: hora de terminacion´

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Time for terminating a recording period in a recording day .

stored program controlled (SPC) system


S: sistema de control por programa almacenado (CPA)

A system (this includes switching systems ) that provides telecommunication services.

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subdivision

F: subdivision

S: subdivision´

A symbolic means in the decomposition meta-language of indicating the division of an entity into its constituent parts.

subscriber line group

F: groupe de lignes d'abonne´

S: grupo de lineas´ de abonado

A group of line groups which are recognized and managed by a public exchange as a logical group.

supplementary information

F: information supplementaire´

S: informacion´ adicional

Information presenting an explanation to the user if required so as to ease the input of the parameter value .

symbol

F: symbole

S: simbolo´

A conventional representation of a concept or a representation of a concept upon which agreement has been reached.

symbolic name

F: nom symbolique

S: nombre simbolico´

A character string used for the representation of an entity.

syntax

F: syntaxe

S: sintaxis

The rules for the formation of permissible constructions (e.g., character strings) in a language, without regard to meaning.

syntax diagram

F: diagramme de syntaxe

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S: diagrama sintactico´

A representation either of the syntactic structure of the construct or of a portion of the dialogue procedure .

system




S: sistema

Computer-based equipment and the applications used in telecommunications to provide service to the subscriber or to support administration personnel in their jobs .

system information




S: informacion´ del sistema

Information related to the status of the system. It may contain items such as: system status indicators , alarm indicators , and a message waiting indicator .

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table

F: tableau

S: cuadro; talla

An ordered presentation of interrelated information.

terminal

F: terminal

S: terminal

Abbreviation for man-machine terminal .

terminal symbol

F: symbole terminal

S: simbolo´ terminal

A symbol containing a character or string of characters which actually appear in the input or output .

terminology harmonization

F: harmonisation de la terminologie

S: armonizacion´ de la terminologia´

Standardization of the terminlogy to be used in the generation of MML function semantics .

text block

F: bloc de texte

S: bloque de texto

Any combination of clarifying texts , named-defined parameters and/or tables which gives output information wherever it is needed or requested.

text string

F: cha| ne de texte

S: cadena de texto

A character string (excluding '' (quotation mark) and correction characters ) not interpreted within the man-machine language but stored in the system for later output in its original form.

tool

F: outil

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S: instrumento

A means by which the task of one or more phases of the methodology for the specification of the man-machine interface may be accomplished.

user

F: usager

S: usuario

The human being in man-machine communication .

user guidance

F: guidage de l'usager

S: orientacion´ del usuario

Informacion´ displayed by the system to help the user

to perform the task.

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variable text

F: texte variable

S: texto variable

A string of information units which contains information unique to the event caused the output .

video attributes

F: attributs video´

S: atributos video

Attributes to distinguish certain important information (e.g., a title, a message, a chosen item) in order to attract the attention of the user . They work on the characters of the information shown within an entire window , a part of a window area , an entire field or within a part of a field .

visible display

F: zone visible

S: zona visible

The entire physical screen of a visual display terminal.

window

F: fen| tre

S: ventana

A window is a collection of one or more window areas . Collection depends on the application . A window is dedicated to an application.

window area

F: sous-fen| tre

S: zona de ventana

A window area is a named part of a window (sometimes the entire window) that is dedicated for a specific purpose depending upon the application .

work window area

F: sous-fen| tre de travail

S: zona de ventana de trabajo

This window area should be used for information entry through form filling and information entry through menu-item selection window area may also be used as a graphic display and screen editor area, and should support scrolling.

ANNEX A
(to Recommendation Z.341)

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Classification of terms

A.1 Introduction

This annex classifies the MMI terms according to the following classification scheme.

The purpose of this classification is to partition MMI terms into conceivable collections:

a) to users of the MMI Recommendations;

b) to those who can benefit from the knowledge of MMI terms, such as programmers; and

c) to developers of the MMI Recommendations, for the identification of new work items, the organization of future work and new Recommendations.

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The classes are intended to aid the identification and delimitation of the scope of the terms and therefore enhance the readability of the Recommendations and specifications. For example, an MMI designer who wants to document the terms to be used at the MMI can use this classification to organize the MMI documentation. The following defines MMI terms and describes their use.

This classification scheme is inspired by the conceptual scheme work [1] within ISO. The application area and scope are, however, different.

A.2 Overview

The totality of MMI terms is divided into classes shown in Figure A-1/Z.341. The classes can form a hierarchical structure. If a term is applicable to more than one class, it may appear in the most general class.

The classes can very well be divided into subclasses.

Figure A-1/Z.341, p.

A.3

Classes and their usage

The following text defines different classes, explains their usage and gives examples of their

contents. Terms are

classified as application- independent and application-dependent terms. These classes are classified into subclasses.

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1) Application-independent terms

Terms which can be common for all MMI applications:

a) Primitives

Terms which cannot be further defined but are used to define other terms.

Users: Everyone, in particular, language designers. End users can read system documentation which applies these terms.

Examples: Predicates, logical connectors, quantifiers, terms, etc.

b) Metaterms

General terms which are not restricted to the classes listed below.

This class includes common terms from mathematics and logic as well as general terms such as time and space.

Users: Everyone, in particular, language designers.
applies these terms.

Examples: Arithmetics, algebra, etc.

Space, time, terminology, phenomenon, etc.

c) System specification terms

End users can read system documentation which


Terms restricted to one system description language, often aimed at one application area.

Users: Everyone, in particular, applications system designers including MMI designers. End users can read system documentation which applies these terms.

Example: Block channel, signal, etc. n basic SDL.

Flow line, non-terminal input symbol, etc., in the MML metalanguage.

Entity, relationship, domain, cardinality, etc., in the Entity-relationship approach.

d) Application-independent MMI manipulation and presentation terms.

Terms needed to manipulate all MMI terms and to present terms common for all MMI applications.

d1) MMI manipulation terms

Terms which can be used to manipulate other terms.

Users: Everyone who applies a man-machine interface, both end users and system developers.

Examples: Next page, delete window, etc.

Retrieve (from database to screen), insert (from screen to database).

d2) MMI presentation terms

Terms which are needed to present other terms.

Presentation terms are intended to present other terms.

Users: Everyone who observes a man-machine interface,

both end users and system developers.

Examples: Window, window area, field, pixel, etc.

Common field, work window area, etc.


2) Application-dependent terms

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Terms which are not common for all MMI applications.

e) MMI terms for operations and maintenance

e1) computer equipment and computer software

Terms used for the management of softward and equipment through their whole life cycle.

Users: Everyone who explicitly accesses, installs or supports computer resources, or administers their availability including access administration.

Examples: Machine, terminal, program, program statement database, etc.

Logon, backup, suspend, etc.

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e2) telecommunications networks and services

Terms for the Administrations' manipulation and presentation of telecommunications networks and services.

Users: Everyone in the Administrations who administers telecommunications networks or services.

Examples: Subscriber, multiplex group, traffic intensity, installation plan, subscriber equipment, etc.

Subscriber identity, circuit identity, etc.

Insertion of routing data, etc.


f ) MMI terms for the use of telecommunications networks and services

Terms which are specific for the subscribers' manipulation and presentation of telecommunications networks and services.

Users: Everyone who applies telecommunications networks or services.

Examples: Dial up, send Teletex, electronic envelope, etc.

g) Other application-dependent terms

Any application-dependent term which is not listed above.

Users: Everyone who applies MMIs for manipulating or presenting data concerned

with the actual topics.

Examples: Employee number, salary information, etc.

A.4

Classification of terms

1) Application-independent terms

b) application metaterms

application

arithmetic delimiter

arithmetic operator

arithmetic expression

binary numeral

decimal numeral

digit

graphic characters

hexadecimal numeral

keyed numeral

letter

non-decimal numeral

numbering system

numeral

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octal numeral

semantics

symbol

syntax

c) System specification

terms

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annotation

annotation symbol

Bachus Naur Form (BNF)

character set

component

composit part

connectivity rules

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connector

decomposition meta-language

default option

documents A through G

drawing convention

flowline

general option

guidelines

information entity

information structure (diagram)

information structure meta-language

iteration

meta-language

methodology (for the specification of the man-machine interface)

MML function decomposition

MML function semantics

MML syntax and dialogue procedures meta-language

non-terminal symbol

object

other information

phase

procedure description

selection

separator

sequence

Specification and Description Language (SDL)

subdivision

syntax diagram

terminal symbol

terminology harmonization

d) Application-independent MMI manipulation and presentation terms

CCITT MML

man-machine communication

man-machine interface

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man-machine language (MML)

MML

d1) MMI manipulation terms

action

action modifier

activate

browse

change

command

command code

command entry sequence

continuation character

control character

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control functions

control key

correction character

create

cursor control functions

deactivate

delete

dialogue

dialogue element

dialogue procedure

direct information entry

directive

edit

error correction

escape indication

execution character

filter

form filling

format effector

function

function key

indicator

information entry

information entry through form filling

information entry through menu-item selection

inhibit

initialize

input

interactive

interactive operating sequence

interface control functions

interrogate

item selection procedure

manual response

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menu-item selection

MML function

operational procedure

output

parameter block entry sequence

procedure body

procedure epilogue

procedure prologue

scrolling

session

sort

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d2) MMI presentation terms

acceptance input

acceptance output

accessible field

additional header information

additional information

block of parameters

border area

clarifying text

command reference

command sequence number

comment

compound parameter argument

concealment

cursor

data set

default value

delimiter

display area

end of dialogue

end of output

end statement

field

form

form identity

form output

general information window area

guidance output

header

help output

highlighting

identification invitation

identifier

inaccessible field

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information unit

input acknowledgement

input error

input error information

input field

input window area

interaction request output

inverse video

item description

layout option

menu

menu identity

menu item

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menu output

message waiting indication

monologue output

name-defined parameter

on-line documentation

on-line help

on-line training

output and input window area

output field

output outside dialogue

parameter

parameter argument

parameter block

parameter block request indication

parameter identity

parameter name

parameter position

parameter value

parameter value input field

password

position-defined parameter

prompting

prompting output

ready indication

ready indicator

rejection output

request output

response output

selection identity

session status

simple parameter argument

solicited guidance

special keys and directives information window area

spontaneous menu

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spontaneous output

status window area

supplementary information

symbolic name

table

text block

text string

user guidance

variable text

video attributes

visible display

window

window area

work window area

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2) Application-Dependent Terms

e) MMI terms for operations and maintenance

e1) Computer equipment and computer software

block mode transmission

character mode transmission

destination identifier

destination prologue

graphic terminals

I/O device

man-machine terminal

remove

request

restore

route

route

set

source identifier

terminal

tool

e2) Telecommunication networks

administrative system

alarm statement

allow

auxiliary system

class A function

class B function

class C function

exchange

functional area (or sub-area)

function model

job

job area

machine

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operation and maintenance system

Operation and Maintenance Centre (OMC)

SPC system

Stored Program Control (SPC) system

system

system information

f ) MMI terms for the use of telecommunications networks and services

g) Other application-dependent terms

man

user

References

J.J. VAN GRIETHUYSEN, ed., Concepts and Terminology for the Conceptual Schema and the Information

Base , Report ISO/TC97/SC21-N197, ANSI, 1982.

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