What is Capture?

The term "capture" is broad and context-dependent. It generally refers to the act of recording or taking possession of something. In technology, it can refer to: * **Data Capture:** The process of collecting data from various sources (e.g., sensors, user input, documents). Examples include capturing user information on a form, capturing sensor readings from a device, or optical character recognition (OCR) to capture text from an image. * **Image/Video Capture:** Recording still images or video, such as using a camera on a smartphone or a screen capture tool on a computer. * **Motion Capture:** Recording movement, often using specialized sensors, for animation or biomechanical analysis. * **Network Capture:** Intercepting and recording network traffic for analysis and troubleshooting. * **Audio Capture:** Recording sound using a microphone. * **Web Capture:** Saving the content of a webpage for later viewing or archival purposes.