Term & Abbreviations

In this section of our technical documentation, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of key terminology related to the usage of our products and services.

Web browser data collection

This glossary offers clear and concise definitions for each term, ensuring that developers, data analysts, and privacy compliance officers can confidently navigate the intricacies of user data from the browser.

SDK Version: SDK stands for Software Development Kit. This term refers to the version of the software toolkit or package used to integrate certain features or functions into an application, typically related to data collection and analysis.

• IP (Internet Protocol): An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves as an identifier for the device's location on the internet.

• Country: This is the name of the user's home country, typically determined based on their IP address. It's useful for understanding the geographic origin of the user.

• Region: Refers to the specific geographical region within a country where the user is located. It can provide more granular information about the user's location.

• EU (European Union): Indicates whether the user is located within a country that is a member of the European Union. This information is important for compliance with EU data protection regulations, like GDPR.

• Timezone: This represents the user's local time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It helps in displaying date and time information accurately to the user.

• City: The name of the city where the user is located, often determined using their IP address. It provides further geographical precision.

• Metro: It refers to the metropolitan area or region where the user is located. This can be useful for marketing and demographic analysis.

• Latitude and Longitude (Ll): These coordinates pinpoint the exact geographic location of the user. They are expressed in degrees and are valuable for precise geolocation purposes.

• Area: This typically denotes a more specific geographical area within a city, helping to pinpoint the user's location even further.

• User Agent: The user agent is a string of information that the user's browser sends to websites it accesses. It includes details about the browser and device being used, such as the browser type, operating system, and device model.

• Browser Type: This specifies the category or family of the user's web browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer.

• Browser Version: Indicates the specific version number of the user's web browser. Knowing the version is important for web development and ensuring compatibility with different browser releases.

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Document Reader Abbreviations

Here you can find essential terms and acronyms in the realms of technology and document identification.

• MRZ (Machine Readable Zone):

  The Machine Readable Zone is a standardized region within identification documents, such as passports and visas, that contains essential personal and document information in a format that can be easily read and processed by machines. This zone typically includes two lines of characters with specific data elements, including the document holder's name, nationality, date of birth, and passport number.

• RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) refers to the integration of radio-frequency tags or chips into official identification documents, such as passports, driver's licenses, and identity cards. These RFID tags store encrypted data related to the document holder's identity and can be wirelessly read by authorized RFID readers. Document verification systems equipped with RFID technology enable quick and secure authentication of the document's validity and the identity of the holder.