noun
A computing term for a terminal with built-in processing capability, as opposed to a simple input/output device.
このシステムは知的端末を使ってデータを前処理する。
This system uses intelligent terminals to preprocess data.
端末 is a general terminal, while 知的端末 specifically refers to an intelligent terminal with processing power.
Compound of 知的 (intellectual, intelligent) and 端末 (terminal).