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CARTE MICROPROCESSEUR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
- Banking
- Electronic Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- smart card
1, record 1, English, smart%20card
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chip card 2, record 1, English, chip%20card
correct
- memory card 3, record 1, English, memory%20card
- electronic card 4, record 1, English, electronic%20card
- storage card 5, record 1, English, storage%20card
- active card 6, record 1, English, active%20card
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A credit-card-type electronic card that contains a microprocessor programmed to perform various functions when inserted at a suitable terminal. 7, record 1, English, - smart%20card
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of its data storage capacity, smart cards provide a host of new possibilities for information storage and transmission not available through other technologies. The portability of the device makes it possible for individuals to carry large amounts of important data, such as their entire medical history, in their wallet. This data can easily be accessed through a small PC peripheral or a dedicated, palm-sized reader. The card can then provide access to information in situations where on-line access to the same data might be impossible. 8, record 1, English, - smart%20card
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of these functions are communications, identification, medical records and electronic banking. 7, record 1, English, - smart%20card
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SLT card
- solid logic Technology card
- smartcard
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Banque
- Commerce électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carte à puce
1, record 1, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carte à puce intelligente 2, record 1, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20puce%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
- carte à mémoire 3, record 1, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
- carte à microprocesseur 4, record 1, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20microprocesseur
correct, feminine noun
- carte intelligente 5, record 1, French, carte%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
- carte à microcircuit 6, record 1, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20microcircuit
correct, feminine noun
- carte maligne 5, record 1, French, carte%20maligne
correct, feminine noun
- supercarte intelligente 5, record 1, French, supercarte%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte électronique ayant le format d'une carte de crédit et contenant un microprocesseur programmé pour effectuer diverses fonctions lorsqu'elle est insérée dans un terminal approprié. 7, record 1, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carte à puce intelligente remplacera l'argent, l'octroi d'un prêt hypothécaire sur la base d'un questionnaire rempli à l'intérieur du site d'une banque dans Internet, l'achat de fonds mutuels à partir d'un guichet automatique, ou encore l'achat et la vente d'actions et d'obligations à partir d'un micro-ordinateur. 8, record 1, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des exemples de ces fonctions sont les communications, l'identification, les enregistrements de données médicales, les opérations bancaires. 7, record 1, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Il y a] trois types de cartes à microcircuit : la carte à simple mémoire, la carte à logique câblée et la carte à microcalculateur. 6, record 1, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cartette
- carte futée
- carte à puce et à piste
- carte à microprocesseur intégré
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad general de la empresa
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Operaciones bancarias
- Comercio electrónico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta inteligente
1, record 1, Spanish, tarjeta%20inteligente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tarjeta inteligente con chip 2, record 1, Spanish, tarjeta%20inteligente%20con%20chip
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarjeta de plástico parecida a una tarjeta de crédito, pero [que] contiene una microplaqueta que proporciona mucho más espacio para sus datos que en una raya magnética. 3, record 1, Spanish, - tarjeta%20inteligente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] las tarjetas inteligentes son dispositivos activos de almacenamiento de información, [que incorporan] mecanismos para proteger el acceso a la información mediante claves, algoritmos de cifrado, etc. 4, record 1, Spanish, - tarjeta%20inteligente
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Components
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microprocessor card
1, record 2, English, microprocessor%20card
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circuit board which contains a microprocessor or microprocessing elements. A 144-pin edge connector is used for interfacing to other units. 2, record 2, English, - microprocessor%20card
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They are designed for computer-oriented equipment such as data terminals [as well as] test systems, communications equipment, machine tool controllers [etc.]. 3, record 2, English, - microprocessor%20card
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composants électroniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carte à microprocesseur
1, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20microprocesseur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte équipée d'un microprocesseur et des composants connexes servant dans les périphériques dits "intelligents". Ces cartes servent également au fonctionnement automatique d'autres matériels en télécommunication, en robotique, en avionique et, de plus en plus, en automobile. 2, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20microprocesseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes electrónicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta de microprocesador
1, record 2, Spanish, tarjeta%20de%20microprocesador
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ficha de microprocesador 2, record 2, Spanish, ficha%20de%20microprocesador
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarjeta de circuitos que contiene un microprocesador o elementos de microprocesador; empleándose un conector con un borde de 144 alfileres (contactos) para la interfaz con otras unidades. 3, record 2, Spanish, - tarjeta%20de%20microprocesador
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