a band of electromagnetic wave frequencies that is used for one-way or two-way radio communication; especially, the frequency bands assigned by the FTC for use in television broadcasting, and designated by a specific number; as, channel 2 in New York is owned by CBS.

one of the signals in an electronic device which receives or sends more than one signal simultaneously, as in stereophonic radios, records, or CD players, or in measuring equipment which gathers multiple measurements simultaneously.

a path for transmission of signals between devices within a computer or between a computer and an external device; as, a DMA channel.

A communication path between two points; also commonly called a circuit, line, or link.

The hollow bed where a stream of water runs or may run.

The deeper part of a river, harbor, strait, etc., where the main current flows, or which affords the best and safest passage for vessels.

A strait, or narrow sea, between two portions of lands; as, the British Channel.

A natural stream that conveys water; a ditch or channel excavated for the flow of water.

One input to an audio mixer. It can be one microphone or one side of a tape machine or one instrument. There is one volume control or fader for the channel. There may or may not be other adjustments for the channel. It is also the left or right signals in stereo. It can also be one audio signal in a group of audio signals.

When referring to audio, an independently created audio signal destined for a specific speaker. For example, stereo audio has a left and right channel.

The subcomponents of a clip. For images, an alpha channel can contain a matte or mask image to key certain regions of the image to be transparent. For audio, the separate left and right channels of a stereo clip.

A strip of controls in a sound mixing desk relating to a single mono input or a stereo input.

A part of an image in Adobe Photoshop. An RGB image has three channels, CMYK has four and line-art has one. The user can perform edits on individuals. Additional channels can be created to contain masks, type, patterns, or other images. These additional channels can be combined with the main image or used for special effects.

Stored information embedded in the image file about an image.

1. A physical audio input or output. 2. One of several color components that combine to define a color image. An RGB image is made up of red, green, and blue color channels. In color correction, you can redefine color channels by blending color components in different proportions.

One "plane" of a RASTER GRAPHIC, usually containing color information but sometimes containing selection or transparency information as well. An RGB image always has at least three channels: one for Red, one for Green, and one for Blue. Combining these three channels gives the appearance of a full-color image. Similarly, a CMYK image always has at least four channels: one for Cyan, one for Magenta, one for Yellow, and one for Black. Extra channels that do not contain color information are called ALPHA CHANNELS.

A portion of a waterway deepened (naturally or artificially) to permit safe navigation of a vessel within certain limits.

A natural or artificial waterway that periodically or continuously contains moving water.

navigable route on a waterway, usually marked by buoys. Channels are similar to roads where the water is known to be deep enough for ships or boats to sail without running aground.

Narrow stretch of deep or dredged waterway bordered by buoys or markers that separates two or more grounded boats

A gutter; a groove, as in a fluted column.

To form a channel in; to cut or wear a channel or channels in; to groove.

To cut grooves or lines in or through the solids deposited on the medium or through the medium itself. Also may be described as a breakthrough in the medium which would result in a bypass.

A groove,often decorative.

1. In most PCs, there are two IDE channels, and each channel can have one drive (hard drive, CD-ROM drive, etc.) acting as the master, and one drive acting as a slave, for a maximum of four drives per computer. 2. On the Internet, an irc (Internet Relay Chat) channel is a chat room which can be used by any number of users.

A particular game system which allows players or characters to communicate between themselves, Esp. ones that everyone in the game can 'hear' (the ooc channel, the newbie channel, etc.).

Think of a channel as a chat room for certain people, though that's not exactly what it is. A channel is something that you're added to, and only the people on the channel can see what's said there. You can create channels for your friends or you may be on one for your craft or area. That way you can say something OOCly and many people can hear you at once, rather than having to page. Channels are always OOC.*See OOC, Page

In PeopleSoft MultiChannel Framework, email, chat, voice (computer telephone integration [CTI]), or a generic event.

official routes of communication, especially the official means by which information should be transmitted in a bureaucracy; as, to submit a request through channels; you have to go through channels.

A single means of direct fixed-service communication between two points. abbreviation: CH Fr: canal

A segment of band width used for one complete communication link.

A logical medium in a communication system over which data is transmitted.

A push technology that allows users to subscribe to a website to browse offline, automatically display updated pages on their screen savers, and download or receive notifications when pages in the website are modified. Channels are available only in browsers that support channel definitions, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0.

channel is a Web site designed to deliver content from the Internet to you computer. You don't have to subscribe to view the content, but with channels the content provider can suggest a schedule for your subscription, or you can customize your own.

In the Publishing Framework, a method of delivering result set packages to a set of subscribers of that channel. See also Delivery Transport.

Information resources in the webcasting- and push technology, which automatically send information to the PC of the subscriber. Internet subscribers can themselves determine which channels send which information.

A means of unidirectional transmission of signals between two points.

A signal routing unit through which a sound that is input to the mixer section is adjusted by volume and pan (*see entry) and then output. The mixer section of the AW4416 provides a total of 44 channels, while the AW2816 provides 28 channels, including the recorder playback and the outputs of the two effects.

Each channel is a unique incremental output of the encoder.

A complete sound avenue, usually consisting of a preamp, a voltage amp, a power output, and power supply stages.

A channel is formed between parallel support and resistance lines. This pattern...

When prices trend between two parallel lines, the basic trendline and the channel line (rising resistance line). As the market nears or tests the upper and lower extremes of the channel, prices are more likely to react in the opposite direction in correction of the previous wave up or down.

A pattern comprising two parallel lines that circumscribe a price trend. The parallel comprise a support (the lower line) and a resistance (the upper line). The channel gives rise to presumption that price will not pass the support or resistance. But ultimately, all channels break. Thus the predictive value of a channel is subject to rules of interpretation which give a probability of turn or breakout depending on the relative term of the channel and the geometric patterns, if any, that are contained within the channel.

In charting, a price channel contains prices throughout a trend. There are three basic ways to draw channels: parallel, rounded and channels that connect lows (bear trend) or highs (bull trend).

A lighting/sound control circuit

the smallest subdivision of a circuit capable of carrying communication service.

In a surround sound system, the soundtrack of a film is divided to different speakers to deliver the sounds to approximate their source location in the film.

A controller of one or more circuits in the lighting or sound system.

Distribution - One type of retail format to distribute merchandise through, e.g. Supermarket, discount stores, department stores Construction - A construction which sews a full “channel” usually oval shaped, in the center of the cushion to give a more tailored look. Usually used on multi-position resin cushions and wrought iron cushions.

the means used by companies to make their products and services available to their target market... examples include direct channel (sold by the company's sales force), distributors, retail stores, manufacturers' reps and value added resellers.

An industry term for the high-tech distribution system. The term is used somewhat loosely and often refers to a channel segment, as in “the reseller channel.” The channel is sometimes also referred to by hardware and software vendors as “bloodsuckers,” “vampires,” “weasels,” and “those thieves.” The channel has its own special vocabulary for the vendors.

the immediate buyer; an alternative means of distribution employed or potentially employed to reach end buyers. For example, a new company with a new food product must persuade the retailer (the channel) to give it space on the supermarket shelf in order to reach the consumer (end buyer). In the insurance and real estate industries, agents and brokers are often used as a distribution channel. A channel is one of the variables used to define strategically relevant buyer segments (the others are buyer type and geographic buyer location).

Channel is a C++ template framework for distributed message passing and event dispatching. Its major components are highly configurable as template parameters. As a namespace shared by peer threads, channels support publish/subscribe scope control, message filtering, and translation.

Channel is a C++ framework for distributed message passing and event dispatching, configurable with its components as template parameters. As a namespace shared by peer threads, channel supports scope control and filtering

A BEEP term used to identify a subdivision of a connection between peers. A BEEP profile defines what types of messages can flow over a channel. Different profiles can apply to different channels between the same peers.

A kernel object used with message passing. In QNX Neutrino, message passing is directed towards a connection (made to a channel); threads can receive messages from channels. A thread that wishes to receive messages creates a channel (using ChannelCreate()), and then receives messages from that channel (using MsgReceive()). Another thread that wishes to send a message to the first thread must make a connection to that channel by "attaching" to the channel (using ConnectAttach()) and then sending data (using MsgSend()).

A single range of the electromagnetic spectrum as detected by a sensor. The name Channel refers to the transmission to earth of the data sampled from that band. See also Band.

One portion of the available radio spectrum that all devices on a wireless network use to communicate. Changing the channel on the access point/router can help reduce interference. close

Area in LEVEL-0 format reserved for data from one band

In a radio service, a specific (usually narrow) segment of radio spectrum dedicated to a single user or function.

A traditional Chinese medicine term for the 20 pathways throughout the body for the flow of qi, or vital energy, accessed through acupuncture points. Also Called Meridian.

Any pathway between two computers or between a terminal and a computer.

A pathway through a membrane for ions or molecules to pass through.

A pathway through which information is transmitted between a sending and a receiving point.

In dimming controls, a group of fixtures that are operated together, generally of the same type or for the same function.

See Controller channel.

A connection or socket on the motherboard or controller card. A motherboard may have one or two channels (primary and secondary). If your motherboard has only one channel, you may need to add a controller card to create a secondary channel.

The number of electronically controlled components the model has. e.g. RC cars usually have 2 - motor control and steering.

Channels contain the content of the services and information available to you in portals like the MyUVa portal. Each channel focuses on a particular kind of content.

Portion of space on a Web site allocated to advertisements. Similar to television channels, a Web site channel is a subset of programming available on a Web site. For example, a large portal might have a Shopping channel, a Sports channel, and a Community channel, and may select different promotions to offer in each. Active/inactive refer to whether or not they are live in GetRelevant’s network

A specialized Web application within a portal to which a user can subscribe. See also OCS channels.

A small chunk of information usually set off from other channels on a webpage in a box of its own. In MyNAU channels are the very smallest divisions of the portal and are the locations for many types of specific information. The NAU Announcements, Personal Bookmarks, and Weather are examples of MyNAU channels.

MIDI controls 16 channels. This allows 16 distinct messages to be sent to 16 different channel IDs. Note that any equipment set with 'omni on' will simply ignore channel numbers and respond to all messages. Drum units default to Channel 10. (CH) on a Zendrum.

a logical channel to which control changes and patch changes apply, and in which MIDI (note-related) events occur.

A method, provided by Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), for sending messages to an individual device within a MIDI setup. There are 16 MIDI channel numbers. Devices in a MIDI setup can be directed to respond only to messages marked with a channel number specific to the device.

There are 16 MIDI channels available per synthesizer. Each Program Change, Control Change etc., is linked to a particular channel. Several Tracks may reference the same channel number, and, therefore, use the same sound.

A large collection of Web sites bundled together to give you access to core constituencies across several different industries at one time with a single media buy.

The route of message delivery (e.g., mass media, community, interpersonal).

a means of communication with an individual or target audience; includes mass media, print media, interpersonal contacts, and indigenous media.

A Channel is the physical communications media that connects the devices and the properties of these media (such as transmission speed). Most PowerCommand network installations will have only one channel (UTP cable and 78 KBPS transmission speed). In a large network, there may be multiple channels and each channel may or may not be of the same media type. Typically, channels are linked together using routers.

A stretch of passable water through shallows, among obstructions or trees.

1. Design feature on underside of a surfboard. 2. A trench between sand banks or reefs. Often associated with a strong current.

A section of passable water through reefs, shoals, and other obstructions.

A stretch of passable water through shallows or among obstructions.

an opening in a cell membrane which serves to actively transport or allow passive transport of substances across the membrane; as, an ion channel in a nerve cell.

Opening or "pore" in a membrane through which ions or molecules can move

Membrane proteins that are involved in particular transport of ions or uncharged molecules down their electrochemical potential gradient.

membrane protein (or an oligomeric cluster) involved in specific transport of ions or uncharged molecules down their chemical or electrochemical potential gradient. Most channels exist in two conformational states, open and closed. The opening can be accomplisahed (a) by a spreading electric field (potential-gated channels), (b) by binding a specific ligand (chemically gated channels), (c) by mechanical stress or strain (mechanically gated channels). When open, the specific site in the channel can transiently bind solutes from both sides of the membrane.

IVEK offers both single and multiple channel configurations. A channel refers to a single Motor/Base or Actuator Module driven by a Controller Module. Single Channel systems are often bench-top units. Multiple Channel systems are often integrated into a production application to fill many vessels at once.

Hubbard wrote a Guardian Order called "Channels" in which he outlined a technique which involved multiple, simultaneous attacks (vectors) on a person in order to destroy them. A "channel" was one of the vectors used.

Not to be confused with a body of water or NBC, channels are schizophrenics who know how to turn their multiple personalities into assets. Also: to channel (v) and channeled (adj)

A channel stands for lifestyle channel, and is a very broad area of interest, such as Food or Family. A channel hosts multiple categories. A category can belong to multiple channels. For example, the Restaurant category belongs to the Food and Entertainment channels.

A L2CAP connection between two devices

A Channel is the physical connection from the CPU to an I/O device, usually a controller, or indeed another CPU.

A DMA channel in an SOC. An intelligent burst device which transfers data between shared memory and another SOC device. Note: A channel can include intelligent devices which access memory without effecting data transfer, and may include devices which transfer data from one portion of shared memory to another.

A high bandwidth connection between a processor and other processors or devices.

passageway, especially for gas or liquid; three-sided U-shaped element, usually metal.

A three-sided, U-shaped opening in sash or frame to receive light or panel, as with sash or frame units in which the light or panel is retained by a removable stop. Contrasted to a rabbet, which is a two-sided L-shaped opening, as with face glazed window sash.

A tubular-shaped pore.

A structural member which is shaped in the form of a "U"; most common design of frame side-rails and crossmembers.

That through which anything passes; a means of passing, conveying, or transmitting; as, the news was conveyed to us by different channels.

A well defined, measurable area, either natural or man made which collects and conveys water.

to receive and convey information (or energy) that is said to come from neither one's own self nor from other embodied minds, nor from physical reality (as defined by current physics and psychophysiology).

Flat ledges of heavy plank bolted edgewise to the outside of a vessel, to increase the spread of the shrouds and carry them clear of the bulwarks.

Ledges built out from the sides of the hull to keep shrouds clear of the bulwark.

A thick, horizontal plank projecting from the side of a vessel and used to support the shrouds and keep them clear of the bulwarks.

An extruded length of material-plastic,aluminum,steel-in the shape of a squared off U ( a rectangular box with one side removed). Structural channel has rounded, or radiused, interior corners and more inherent strength than architectural channel, which has crisp, 90-degree interior corners.

Generally, any material milled or extruded in a continuous "U" shape.

A member formed, while in a semi-molten state at the steel mill, into a "C" shaped profile having standard dimensions and properties specified by a relevant standard specification.

Web site described by a file.

Used to track advertising results from different portions of a site (or sites).

A Channel is a means of grouping pages and users so that you can more easily manage the publication of your web site and, should you wish to, control access to various parts of your web site.

The 10-inch out of bounds area to the right and left of the lane that guides the ball to the pit once it leaves the playing area.

The lowered gullies on either side of the lane which force the ball into the pit not allowing them contact with the pins.

1. An imaginary lane about 10 yards wide running the length of the field and located about ten yards in from the touch line; often exploited for diagonal runs by wing- and center-forwards, who look for a through ball to be played along it. 2. To 'channel' an opponent is to steer him or her into a more predictable, easily defended direction.

The horizontal cable including the workstation outlet and patch panel in the telecommunication closet plus a maximum combined length of up to ten meters of patch cable at each end and (maximum length of 100 meters).

All elements of the communications link connecting a DTE (typically a PC or server) to a hub in the wiring closet. Includes fiber cabling, patch cords, connections, and splices if any. A channel is a model defined by TSB-67. It is similar to what a user works with to transmit information between a personal computer and its hub, or concentrator. A channel includes up to 90 meters of horizontal cable, a work area equipment cord, a telecommunications outlet/connector, an optional transition connection close to the work area, and two cross-connect connections in the telecommunications closet. According to the TSB-67, the total length of equipment cords, patch cords and jumpers shall not exceed 10 meters. It is important to note that the connections to the equipment at each end of the channel are not included in the channel definition.

The entire horizontal cabling system. Everything between the computer and the LAN hub in the telecom closet, excluding the equipment connections.

A conduit E-object that carries messages from one object to another E-object, and acts as a placeholder for any requested values that the recipient E-object may reveal to the sending object.

Typically a linear sag, stream course, or meltwater conduit with a V-shaped or U-shaped cross section. Channels in the glacial environment are commonly filled with sand and gravel deposited by meltwater.

(See Meridian) Also called meridian, a network of nonanatomical conduit vessels through which the Qi circulates. Each of the Organ Networks has a corresponding channel: Liver, Gallbladder, Heart, Small Intestine, Spleen, Stomach, Lung, Large Intestine, Kidney, Bladder, Pericardium, and Triple-Burner. In addition there is the Conception Vessel, which travels along the midline in the front of the body, and the Governor Vessel, which travels along the back of the middle of the head and down the spine. There are also "extra channels," which are made up of a combination of acupuncture points from different channels.

Channel(s): a means for organisations to deliver services to customers including businesses, organisations and citizens and may be delivered either directly by public sector organisations, or indirectly by intermediaries. Channels can be electronic, voice, face-to-face or post.[ Cabinet Office, Office of the e-Envoy . 2002. Channels framework: Delivering government services in the new economy

In an ISDN context, this is the line that you send data or voice down. Dual ISDN lines use two channels, which can be used for any combination of voice, fax, ISDN internet access etc.

The center speaker in a home theatre setup. Ideally placed within one or two feet above or below the horizontal plane of the left and right speakers and above or below the display device, unless placed behind a perforated screen. Placement is important, as voices and many effects in a multichannel mix come from this speaker.

Iron rolled into the shape shown in section on Plate II., Fig. 1.

L shaped hot rolled or cold rolled section (Hot Rolled. channels see BS4:Part 1.)

An open-ended "C" shape with no return lips, which may be either cold-formed or hot-rolled.

A channel refers to one of the 12 electrode pairs that are arranged along the array. The channels are numbered consecutively, with channel 1 being the lowest in pitch, and channel 12 being the highest in pitch. Not all children use all available channels, however. Channels can be deactivated for various reasons without any negative overall effect.

(1)The area between two arrays of basic cells in a channeled gate array. (2)The gap between the source and drain regions in a MOS transistor.

a single EEG channel is a waveform recording taken either bipolar or monopolar. For one channel of recording, you need an active electrode, a reference electrode, and a ground. For two channels of recording, you need two active electrodes, two references (you can use the same reference for both channels), and a ground.

See gutter.

There are 2 channels on each side of the lane. Once a ball falls into the channel or gutter before hitting pins, the bowler shall receive a zero.

The formal name for a gutter.