Only computer programs which provided a "technical contribution" would be patentable.

The award goes to a computer professional of age 35 or less who makes a single, significant technical or service contribution.

She was one of nine women recognized for wartime scientific and technical contributions.

"My technical contributions have been recognized," she said, "and that's where I look for recognition."

He also won an Emmy award for technical contributions to the film and television industry.

The subject matter should make a technical contribution to the state of the art.

He also made important creative and technical contributions to modern photography.

I am struggling to find the right words because the directive gives no clear definition of a technical contribution.

Both documents should serve as technical contributions to the debate.

The company was awarded for technical contribution to the Czech video game output in 2012.