
Electronics
A digital camera converts raw data from a sensor into a photo file by applying a series of algorithms based on a color model.Decision Support
A stock trading application converts data representing millions of stock trades into a graph that can be quickly understood by a trader.Integration
An integration process moves data from one system to another. This involves a process of transferring and transforming the format of the data.Automation
A telecom billing system calculates the monthly charges for customers based on factors such as the customer's service plan and their data usage for the month. The charges are summarized as a document that is mailed to customers. The entire process is automated with a billing team monitoring it.Transactions
A banking website accepts a money transfer request from a user by validating it and formatting it to be processed by a backend system.Media
A website accepts user submitted media such as videos and converts it to a standard format for display to users.Communication
A messaging tool encrypts a message before sending it using an encryption algorithm and a public key.Artificial Intelligence
A self driving car uses real time data from sensors to detect if there are pedestrians ahead. This is done by applying models that were developed through a process of machine learning whereby an artificial intelligence examined millions of hours of sensor data to practice detecting pedestrians.Overview: Data Processing | ||
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Definition | A series of operations that use data to produce a result. | |
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