intermittent processing
[/ɪntərˈmɪtənt ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/]
noun
processamento intermitente
1. A computational or operational method in which data, tasks, or operations are executed in intervals with breaks or pauses between cycles, rather than continuously
The system uses intermittent processing to reduce power consumption during off-peak hours.
O sistema usa processamento intermitente para reduzir o consumo de energia durante horas de baixa demanda.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, the periodic or cyclical analysis of information rather than constant monitoring
Intermittent processing of visual stimuli helps explain why we sometimes miss obvious changes in our environment.
O processamento intermitente de estímulos visuais ajuda a explicar por que às vezes perdemos mudanças óbvias em nosso ambiente.
3. In manufacturing or industrial contexts, production or assembly that occurs at scheduled intervals with downtime between batches
The factory implemented intermittent processing to allow for maintenance and quality checks between production runs.
A fábrica implementou processamento intermitente para permitir manutenção e verificações de qualidade entre ciclos de produção.
This term is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in IT companies, manufacturing facilities, and academic research. The concept has become increasingly important with discussions around energy efficiency and sustainable computing practices. In the USA, the term is standard in computer science curricula and enterprise software documentation.
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