dumb display
[/dʌm dɪˈspleɪ/]
nounpl: dumb displays
display passivo
1. A display device that can only show information without any interactive capability or processing power; a monitor or screen that receives input from another device but cannot process data independently
The cash register uses a dumb display to show the transaction amount.
O caixa registrador usa um display passivo para mostrar o valor da transação.
2. In computing, a terminal or monitor that lacks its own processing capability and depends entirely on a host computer for operations
Legacy systems often rely on dumb displays connected to a central server.
Sistemas legados frequentemente dependem de displays passivos conectados a um servidor central.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing and IT contexts. It became less common with the rise of smart displays and touchscreen technology. The term reflects a historical distinction in computing infrastructure between devices that could process data independently (smart/intelligent) versus those that merely rendered output (dumb). In Brazil, professionals in the IT field commonly use 'display passivo' or 'tela passiva' when discussing legacy systems or basic monitoring equipment.
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