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| ==History == | | ==History == |
− | Initially, there were 3 applicants : [[Demand Media]] (United TLD|United TLD Holdco Ltd.), [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Agency Limited) and [http://www.acwebconnecting.com AC Webconnecting Holding B.V.].[[Verisign]] submitted a separate [[String Confusion Objection]] to the [[ICDR]] against each of the applicants for .cam, on the basis that Internet users would confuse the string with the popular [[.com]] string. In two of the three objections submitted, the panelist assigned to the case ruled in favor of the applicant, meaning the objection was dismissed. However, [[Verisign]] prevailed in the objection against [[Demand Media]]'s application. [[Demand Media]] appealed the decision and finally won. After an auction process, [http://www.acwebconnecting.com AC Webconnecting Holding B.V.]remained the sole applicant for the new gTLD.<br /> | + | Initially, there were 3 applicants : [[Demand Media]] (United TLD|United TLD Holdco Ltd.), [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Agency Limited) and [http://www.acwebconnecting.com AC Webconnecting Holding B.V.].[[Verisign]] submitted a separate [[String Confusion Objection]] to the [[ICDR]] against each of the applicants for .cam, on the basis that Internet users would confuse the string with the popular [[.com]] string. In two of the three objections submitted, the panelist assigned to the case ruled in favor of the applicant, meaning the objection was dismissed. However, [[Verisign]] prevailed in the objection against [[Demand Media]]'s application. [[Demand Media]] appealed the decision and finally won. After an auction process, [http://www.acwebconnecting.com AC Webconnecting Holding B.V.]remained the sole applicant for the new gTLD.<br /> |
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| On February 9th 2021, [[AC Webconnecting Holding B.V.]] assigned [[CAM Connecting SarL]] as the legal entity operating .CAM gTLD. | | On February 9th 2021, [[AC Webconnecting Holding B.V.]] assigned [[CAM Connecting SarL]] as the legal entity operating .CAM gTLD. |
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| + | == Semantic Origin & Current Meaning == |
| + | The .CAM top-level domain has its roots in technical and industrial applications: |
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| + | '''Computer-Aided Manufacturing''': Historically, .CAM was primarily used as a file extension for [https://w.wiki/AyJ7 Computer-Aided Manufacturing]. In industrial settings, particularly in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining, .CAM files contain toolpaths and other instructions for manufacturing processes. |
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| + | '''Computer-Aided Machines''': More broadly, .CAM has stood for Computer-Aided Machines, encompassing a wider range of automated and computer-controlled equipment beyond just manufacturing. This interpretation extends the concept to various fields where computers guide or control machinery, including robotics, automated testing, and more. |
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| + | While maintaining strong ties to its technical roots, the current usage and meaning of the .CAM domain have expanded: |
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| + | '''Technology and Manufacturing''': The domain retains its relevance to its original technical meanings, appealing to: |
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| + | * Manufacturing and industrial automation firms |
| + | * Technology companies specializing in computer vision or machine learning |
| + | * Educational institutions offering courses in computer-aided design and manufacturing |
| + | * Research organizations focused on advancing computer-aided technologies |
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| + | '''Camera as a Heuristic''': In contemporary usage, .CAM has become a simple and memorable heuristic for "camera." This intuitive association is based on cognitive ease rather than a direct acronym or abbreviation. It makes the domain particularly suitable for websites related to: |
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| + | * Photography |
| + | * Videography |
| + | * Webcams |
| + | * Other visual media applications |
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| ==Pioneers== | | ==Pioneers== |
− | *[http://davos.ch Davos Klosters Resort] Webcams are available directly on [http://davos.cam '''davos.cam''']'''.''' | + | *[https://www.poly.cam Poly.cam], LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry and gaussian-splatting. |
| + | *[https://www.opendata.cam Opendata.cam], open-source computer vision framework to quantify the world. |
| + | *[https://www.Deeplive.cam Deeplive.cam], open-source tool for real-time face swapping and one-click video deepfakes. |
| + | *[https://www.clay.cam Clay.cam], real time computer aided monitoring and aggregation of online information and news. |
| + | *[http://my.cam My.cam], is a social platform that facilitates webpage creation and social media aggregation. |
| + | See other examples of '''.CAM''' websites on [http://nic.cam www.nic.cam]. |
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| + | == Partners == |
| + | * [http://davos.ch Davos Klosters Resort] Webcams are available directly on [http://davos.cam '''davos.cam''']'''.''' |
| *[http://devisubox.com DEVISUBOX], European leader for jobsite supervision use [http://constrution.cam '''construction.cam'''] to display its main projects. | | *[http://devisubox.com DEVISUBOX], European leader for jobsite supervision use [http://constrution.cam '''construction.cam'''] to display its main projects. |
| *[http://light.co Light Labs Inc.], the innovative 16 lens cameras manufacturer use [http://light.cam '''light.cam'''] to show its camera in action. | | *[http://light.co Light Labs Inc.], the innovative 16 lens cameras manufacturer use [http://light.cam '''light.cam'''] to show its camera in action. |
− | * [http://my.cam '''my.cam'''] is a social platform that facilitates your communication, by bringing all social media to the same place.
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− | See other examples of '''.CAM''' websites on [http://nic.cam www.nic.cam].
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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