DCI
Encyclopedia
Technology
- D-chiro-inositolD-chiro-inositolD-chiro-Inositol is a member of a family of related substances often referred to collectively as "inositol," although that term encompasses several isomers of questionable biological relevance...
, an isomer of inositol - Data, Context, and InteractionData, Context, and InteractionData, context and interaction is a paradigm used in computer software to program systems of communicating objects. Its goals are:* To improve the readability of object-oriented code by giving system behavior first-class status;...
, an architectural pattern in computer software development - Direct Count & Intersect, an algorithm for discovering frequent sets in large databases
- Digitally Controlled ImpedanceDigitally controlled impedanceDigitally Controlled Impedance is a function for controlling impedance : * Series resistance to match line impedance.* Parallel resistance to avoid reflection....
, Impedance control function in FPGA. - Display Control Interface, a standard developed by Microsoft and Intel using code from San Francisco Canyon CompanySan Francisco Canyon CompanySan Francisco Canyon Company was a software developer company that was contracted by Apple Computer in 1992 to port the QuickTime technology to Microsoft Windows...
for device drivers that control computer graphics cards - Distributed Computing Infrastructure, a term used in Grid computingGrid computingGrid computing is a term referring to the combination of computer resources from multiple administrative domains to reach a common goal. The grid can be thought of as a distributed system with non-interactive workloads that involve a large number of files...
referring to the combination of distributed computer resources - Ductile cast iron, another name of Ductile ironDuctile ironDuctile iron, also known as ductile cast iron, nodular cast iron, spheroidal graphite iron, spherulitic graphite cast iron and SG iron, is a type of cast iron invented in 1943 by Keith Millis...
,a more flexible type of cast iron - Dynamic Content Identification, a Technology that was invented by Clepsta Technologies for SafeLook application, a parental content filtering.
Businesses
- Défense Conseil International, a French company that provides technical assistance to customers of the French arms industry
- Digital Cinema InitiativesDigital Cinema InitiativesDigital Cinema Initiatives, LLC or DCI is a joint venture of major motion picture studios, formed to establish a standard architecture for digital cinema systems.The organization was formed in March 2002 by the following studios:* Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
, a joint venture between the major Hollywood studios to establish a specification for a standard digital cinema architecture - Dredging Corporation of India LimitedDredging Corporation of India LimitedDredging Corporation of India Limited, or DCI, is a Miniratna Indian public sector unit engaged in the business of dredging. DCI does dredging mainly for Indian seaports, though occasionally it dredges at foreign seaports in countries such as Taiwan and Dubai. It is mainly involved in maintenance...
, an Indian public sector company - Discovery CommunicationsDiscovery CommunicationsDiscovery Communications, Inc. is an American global media and entertainment company. The company started as a single channel in 1985, The Discovery Channel. Today, DCI has global operations offering 28 network entertainment brands on more than 100 channels in more than 180 countries in 39...
, an American global media and entertainment company - Dynamic Cassette InternationalDynamic Cassette InternationalDynamic Cassette International is an internationally-recognised Boston, Lincolnshire, UK based ink cartridge and laser toner manufacturing company, producing products under the Jet Tec brand name. DCI is the sole UK manufacturer of compatible ink cartridges...
, a Boston, Lincolnshire, UK company that produces products under the Jet Tec brand name - DCI Cheese CompanyDCI Cheese CompanyDCI Cheese Company is a United States food industry company specializing in cheese, headquartered in Richfield, Wisconsin...
- DCI, Inc., formerly known as Dairy Craft, an American firm specializing in stainless steel tank fabrication for pharmaceutical, food production, and chemical storage businesses.
Organizations
- DCI (Wizards of the Coast) (formerly known as Duelists' Convocation International), the organization that sanctions official tournaments of Wizards of the Coast games, most notably Magic: The Gathering
- Defence for Children InternationalDefence for Children InternationalDefence for Children International is an independent non-governmental organisation set up during the International Year of the Child to ensure on-going, practical, systematic and concerted international and national action specially directed towards promoting and protecting the rights of the...
, an independent non-governmental organisation that operates globally to promote and protect children’s rights - Dental Council of IndiaDental Council of IndiaThe Dental Council of India was incorporated under The Dentists Act, 1948 to regulate dental education and the profession throughout India. It is financed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and through the local state dental councils....
, an organisation which regulates dental education in India - Dialysis Clinic, IncDialysis Clinic, IncDialysis Clinic, Inc. is a nonprofit medical corporation founded in 1971 and chartered as a 501 tax-exempt organization under IRS regulations. It was founded for care and research of patients with kidney disease and supports activities in kidney transplant and dialysis throughout the midwest and...
, a nonprofit medical organization headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee - Drum Corps InternationalDrum Corps InternationalDrum Corps International , formed in 1972, is the non-profit governing body operating the North American drum and bugle corps circuit for junior corps, whose members are between the ages of 14 and 21. It is the counterpart of Drum Corps Associates which governs senior or all-age drum corps...
, the nonprofit organization governing modern junior drum and bugle corps - DCI Global PartnershipsDCI Global PartnershipsDCI Global Partnerships is a community of friends, partners, projects and supporters that began in England, in 1985. DCI Global Partnerships is the name given to the community of people working with these projects, while the legal side is run by UK charity DCI Trust...
, the community and work associated with DCI Trust—a UK charity committed to mobilising Christian leaders, providing micro-loans for the economically poor, networking a global Christian constituency and giving to bless the poor of the earth.
Other
- Development Cooperation InstrumentDevelopment Cooperation InstrumentDevelopment Cooperation Instrument has three main functions:# Provides assistance to South Africa and 47 developing countries in Latin America and Asia# Supports the adaptation process of the sugar sector in 18 ACP Sugar Protocol Countries...
- Director of Central IntelligenceDirector of Central IntelligenceThe Office of United States Director of Central Intelligence was the head of the United States Central Intelligence Agency, the principal intelligence advisor to the President and the National Security Council, and the coordinator of intelligence activities among and between the various United...
, the former title of the head of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Central Intelligence Agency - Detective Chief InspectorChief inspectorChief inspector is a rank used in police forces which follow the British model. In countries outside Britain, it is sometimes referred to as chief inspector of police .-Australia:...
, a police rank in the United Kingdom - Decompression illnessDecompression illnessDecompression Illness describes a collection of symptoms arising from decompression of the body.DCI is caused by two different mechanisms, which result in overlapping sets of symptoms. The two mechanisms are:...
, a medical condition brought on by rapid decompression - Doctor of Creative Industries, a postgraduate qualification awarded by Queensland University of TechnologyQueensland University of TechnologyQueensland University of Technology is an Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research. Based in Brisbane, it has 40,000 students, including 6,000 international students, over 4,000 staff members, and an annual budget of more than A$750 million.QUT is marketed as "A...
- Defence Capabilities Initiative, a 1999 NATO plan to ensure the effectiveness of future multinational operations in the present and foreseeable security environment with a special focus on improving interoperability among Alliance forces.