collision detection
"Collision detection" is essential in computing for determining when objects intersect, crucial for applications like video games, robotics, and network communications.
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Definition
C1Computer Graphics and Games
(technical)The process of determining when two or more objects in a virtual environment intersect or come into contact.
Example
- In video games, collision detection ensures that characters do not walk through walls.
C1Networking
(technical)A mechanism in Ethernet networks to identify and manage when two computers send data simultaneously.
Example
- Collision detection in Ethernet prevents data loss by managing simultaneous transmissions.
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