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Dot matrix

A dot matrix is a 2-dimensional patterned array, used to represent characters, symbols and images. Most types of modern technology use dot matrices for display of information, including mobile phones, televisions, and printers. The system is also used in textiles with sewing, knitting and weaving.

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Use in computers

Use in printers

LED matrix

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Dot matrix

Nodes44
Edges43
Triples27
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.045455
Components1

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Dot matrix

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related to All points addressable · 4
Dot matrix → All, APA, Generally, With
related to Use in computers · 4
Dot matrix → Although, For, Instead, Vector
see also · 3
Dot matrix → DNA, Dot, QR
related to Use in printers · 2
Dot matrix → Almost, The
is a · 1
Dot matrix → 2-dimensional patterned array

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matrix dot printers display used dots led impact use image paper may information vector displays computer using raster data printing

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Dot matrixis a2-dimensional patterned array0.90text
air traffic control radar displaysinstance ofwas used with early computing devices0.80text
pen-based plotters but is no longer usedinstance ofwas used with early computing devices0.80text
charactersinstance ofor regions0.80text
every time a change is needed.Generallyinstance ofor regions0.80text
text modes are not all-points-addressableinstance ofor regions0.80text
whereas graphics modes areinstance ofor regions0.80text
Adobe PostScriptinstance ofRaster image processing may occur in either the printer itself using a page description language0.80text
or may be performed by printer driver software installed on the user's computer.Early 1980s impact printers used a simple form of internal raster image processinginstance ofRaster image processing may occur in either the printer itself using a page description language0.80text
using low-resolution built-in bitmap fonts to render raw character data sent from the computerinstance ofRaster image processing may occur in either the printer itself using a page description language0.80text
and only capable of storing enough dot matrix data for one printed line at a timeinstance ofRaster image processing may occur in either the printer itself using a page description language0.80text
to print a graphical imageinstance ofExternal raster image processing was possible0.80text

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