self-triggered capture
nounUK /ˌsɛlfˈtrɪɡəd ˈkæptʃə/
US /ˌsɛlfˈtrɪɡərd ˈkæptʃər/
A self-triggered capture is when a camera takes a picture by itself without anyone pressing a button.
The trail camera made a self-triggered capture of a fox walking by.
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2. In computing, a self-triggered capture is when a program records data on its own when a set rule happens.
The app made a self-triggered capture of the error log when the system crashed.
3. In science, a self-triggered capture is when a sensor records a reading by itself at a set moment.
The weather station made a self-triggered capture of the temperature every hour.
4. In gaming, a self-triggered capture is when the game saves a clip automatically after a big event.
The game made a self-triggered capture of the winning goal.