[ KB ] Acronym Glossary

Arnold · 07-27-2004, 03:26 PM

In 1967 (!) I attended a meeting at the University of Utrecht (my alma mater) where researchers from Philips gave a demonstration of the video laser disc.
(so they invented it in the late 60's).

cybele · 07-27-2004, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LeVautRien

It should say Digital Versatile Disk. The idea that the V means video is a pretty common notion, but it does actually mean Versatile.

Thanks for the note. I made the correction. I don't know what I was thinking when I typed that.

N9IWP · 07-28-2004, 02:22 PM

I thought "DVD" stood for nothing. Initially it was Video, the Versatile, then nothing. At least that is my recollection.

aha! a cite
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/officialfaq.html#1.1

Brian

jchu · 07-28-2004, 03:13 PM

Speaking of acronyms. Anyone know what HV, as in the HV computer in the Prius, stands for; and what its function is? Triangle warning light kept going on and off for several days, though the Prius still runs. Took it in and was told that there was significant voltage fluctuations coming out and the HV computer needed replaced. Part due in ?tomarrow?

cybele · 07-28-2004, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jchu
Speaking of acronyms. Anyone know what HV, as in the HV computer in the Prius, stands for; and what its function is?

I believe it stands for Hybrid Vehicle. As in Hybrid Vehicle Computer, which would be a generic term that would encompass all of Toyota's HV computer eventually.

But I'm just guessing. Anyone else have a clue?

jchu · 07-28-2004, 03:41 PM

I was hoping for a more specific answer as it is my understanding that there are actually 4 different computers in the car.

DaveinOlyWA · 07-28-2004, 05:51 PM

more than that actually

HV (controls drive force)\
Motor (controls the inverters to output 3 phase AC)
Engine (controls the electric throttle, injector, VVTi, etc)
Brake (controls the braking force and source friction or regen.)
Battery (monitors and controls SOC)

there is also
yaw rate and deceleration (only with VSC vehicles)

jchu · 07-28-2004, 08:15 PM

Much appreciated!

mcbrunnhilde · 08-01-2004, 01:10 PM

How about adding MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) and IG-ON (when you press the Power button twice without your foot on the brake).

DaveinOlyWA · 10-07-2004, 12:15 AM

shouldnt methanol be CH3(OH)?

there is also MEA which is methyl-ethanol amine

and good ole blasting agent or MEAN (methyl-ethanol amine nitrate) and yes at an average ph of 12.2 it was VERY VERY MEAN!!

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07-27-2004, 03:26 PM	#11
Arnold +AT+SR Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gouda Posts: 43 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Executive Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	In 1967 (!) I attended a meeting at the University of Utrecht (my alma mater) where researchers from Philips gave a demonstration of the video laser disc. (so they invented it in the late 60's).

07-28-2004, 02:22 PM	#13
N9IWP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southeast MN Posts: 148 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I thought "DVD" stood for nothing. Initially it was Video, the Versatile, then nothing. At least that is my recollection. aha! a cite http://www.thedigitalbits.com/officialfaq.html#1.1 Brian

07-28-2004, 03:13 PM	#14
jchu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 1,063 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Speaking of acronyms. Anyone know what HV, as in the HV computer in the Prius, stands for; and what its function is? Triangle warning light kept going on and off for several days, though the Prius still runs. Took it in and was told that there was significant voltage fluctuations coming out and the HV computer needed replaced. Part due in ?tomarrow?

07-28-2004, 03:41 PM	#16
jchu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 1,063 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I was hoping for a more specific answer as it is my understanding that there are actually 4 different computers in the car.

07-28-2004, 05:51 PM	#17
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	more than that actually HV (controls drive force)\ Motor (controls the inverters to output 3 phase AC) Engine (controls the electric throttle, injector, VVTi, etc) Brake (controls the braking force and source friction or regen.) Battery (monitors and controls SOC) there is also yaw rate and deceleration (only with VSC vehicles)

07-28-2004, 08:15 PM	#18
jchu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 1,063 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Much appreciated!

08-01-2004, 01:10 PM	#19
mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 596 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	How about adding MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) and IG-ON (when you press the Power button twice without your foot on the brake).

10-07-2004, 12:15 AM	#20
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	shouldnt methanol be CH3(OH)? there is also MEA which is methyl-ethanol amine and good ole blasting agent or MEAN (methyl-ethanol amine nitrate) and yes at an average ph of 12.2 it was VERY VERY MEAN!!