proprietary interface
[prə-ˈpraɪ-ə-ˌter-i ˈɪn-tər-ˌfeɪs]
nounpl: proprietary interfaces
interface proprietária
1. A software or hardware interface that is owned and controlled by a specific company or organization, not open to public specifications or use without permission or licensing
The printer uses a proprietary interface that only works with their specific software drivers.
A impressora utiliza uma interface proprietária que funciona apenas com seus drivers de software específicos.
2. A closed communication protocol or connection standard that is restricted to a particular manufacturer's products
Apple's Lightning connector is a proprietary interface designed exclusively for their devices.
O conector Lightning da Apple é uma interface proprietária projetada exclusivamente para seus dispositivos.
3. A technical specification or API that is kept confidential and requires licensing agreements to access
Developers complained that the company's proprietary interface made it difficult to create compatible third-party applications.
Os desenvolvedores reclamaram que a interface proprietária da empresa dificultava a criação de aplicativos compatíveis de terceiros.
In both Brazilian and American tech cultures, proprietary interfaces are often viewed with skepticism by open-source advocates and developers who prefer standardized, interoperable solutions. In Brazil, this term is frequently discussed in academic and corporate IT settings. The tension between proprietary and open standards is a significant topic in tech policy discussions in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
locked into a proprietary interface
breaking free from proprietary interfaces
vendor lock-in through proprietary interfaces
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