signal-driven processing
nounUK /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈdrɪvən ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/
A way of doing things where a signal tells the system when to act.
The traffic lights use signal-driven processing to change colors when cars arrive.
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2. In computing, a method where a program reacts to incoming signals instead of checking repeatedly.
The server uses signal-driven processing to handle incoming network requests efficiently.
3. In biology, how cells respond to chemical or electrical signals from their environment.
Nerve cells rely on signal-driven processing to pass messages quickly.
4. In electronics, a design where circuits activate only when they receive a specific input signal.
The alarm system's signal-driven processing saves power by staying idle until a sensor is triggered.