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DCS

(1)

Digital Cellular System.

DCS

(2)

DCS

(1) See also DSC.

(2 ) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect.

(3) (Distributed Control System) A process control system that uses a network to interconnect sensors, controllers, operator terminals and actuators. Generally very large and costly systems, a DCS typically contains several computers for control and uses proprietary interconnections. Contrast with PLC and PAC. See process control and PAS.

(4) (Distributed Communications System) A telephone system that puts small switches close to subscribers, making local loops shorter and maximizing the long lines to the central office.

(5) (Desktop Color Separation) A graphics format for color separation that uses five Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files, one for each of the CMYK colors, and one master file, which links the other four and contains a preview image.

(6) (Declarative Content Standard) An HTML and JavaScript-based format for delivering content for interactive TV. See ATV Forum.

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The DCS Diplomat application provides real-time vehicle tracking and fleet management tools for a mobile workforce.

Nextel and Darby Corporate Solutions --DCS-- Announce Co-marketing Agreement Launching Diplomat Internet-based Vehicle Location Service

Some leading DCS providers have recently announced `end-of-life' programs for the operator software that was originally delivered with their distributed control systems," said John Nichols, Wonderware, vice president of sales for The Americas.

Wonderware Introduces InTouch-Based DCS Console Replacement As Migration Path To Avoid End-of-Life Status for DCS Operator Consoles

Eastman Kodak Company today announced that the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) has chosen to carry the Kodak Professional DCS 760 camera to record the STS108 space shuttle mission to the International Space Station.

NASA to Launch Kodak Professional DCS 760 Digital Camera On Mission to International Space Station