Glossary of Terms

Hardware Virtualisation

Keyword Definition
Brain-Computer Interfaces interfaces that interpret brain signals for input in virtual environments
Cloud Drive A remote storage service that allows users to store and access files over the internet.
Disk Image A file that contains the entire contents and structure of a storage device, including virtual drives.
Emulation The imitation of the functionality of one system using another system, often seen in virtual drives.
Eye Tracking Devices devices that track eye movements for input in applications
File System The structure and logic used to organize data on a storage device, including virtual drives.
Gesture Recognition technology that interprets human gestures as commands for input
Haptic Feedback Devices devices that provide tactile feedback for virtual interactions
ISO File A type of disk image that contains the data structure of an optical disc.
Keyboard Emulation simulation of a keyboard to input text or commands
Motion Tracking Sensors sensors that track movement for input in virtual environments
Mounting The process of making a storage device, such as a virtual drive, accessible and usable by the operating system.
Network Drive A virtual drive that is accessed over a network, allowing users to store and retrieve files remotely.
Partition A logical division on a storage device, including virtual drives, used to organize and manage data.
RAID RAID A storage technology that combines multiple physical or virtual drives for performance and redundancy.
Ramdisk A virtual drive that uses a portion of a computer's RAM to emulate a hard drive.
Snapshot A copy of the state of a system, typically used for backup or recovery purposes to restore data to a previous state.
Snapshot Drives Snapshot drives are storage devices that capture the state of a system at a specific point in time, allowing users to revert back to that state if needed.
Speech Recognition Software software that translates spoken words into text or commands
Touchscreen Interface interface that allows users to input commands by touching a screen
Virtual Drive Emulated storage device that simulates a physical drive, allowing users to access and manage files as if they were using a physical drive.
Virtual Input Devices devices that allow users to interact with a computer or system without physical hardware
Virtual Reality Controllers devices used to interact with virtual environments in VR