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MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Corporate Security
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- access controller
1, record 1, English, access%20controller
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical on-line card reading system consists of multiple card readers, a processor with data storage, an access controller, and a system logger. The controller, containing a microcomputer with memory for data storage, can control the access and egress of thousands of employees using card readers at many scattered locations. 1, record 1, English, - access%20controller
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur d'accès
1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lecteurs et contrôleurs d'accès. Portatifs, biométriques, autonomes ou raccordés [au] réseau IP [protocole Internet], avec ou sans digicode ou acceptant cartes, porte-clés et bracelets RFID [identification par radiofréquence], [ils] font appel aux dernières technologies et aux derniers supports pour permettre ou refuser l'accès aux salles et locaux de [l']infrastructure [du client]. 1, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Seguridad general de la empresa
- Informática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- controlador de acceso
1, record 1, Spanish, controlador%20de%20acceso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Este nuevo controlador de acceso amplía la línea de soluciones de control de acceso de múltiples puertas [...], diseñadas especialmente para comercios, consultorios médicos, almacenes y empresas que necesitan cubrir una o miles de puertas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - controlador%20de%20acceso
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microprocessor chip
1, record 2, English, microprocessor%20chip
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- microelectronic chip 2, record 2, English, microelectronic%20chip
correct
- processor chip 3, record 2, English, processor%20chip
correct
- microcontroller chip 4, record 2, English, microcontroller%20chip
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microcomputer chip that contains all the essential elements of a central processor, including the control logic, instruction decoding, and arithmetic-processing circuitry. 4, record 2, English, - microprocessor%20chip
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- puce microprocesseur
1, record 2, French, puce%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
[...] circuit intégré unique servant de microprocesseur et représenté par la petite surface de silicium (la «puce») dans laquelle ont été fabriqués tous les composants. 1, record 2, French, - puce%20microprocesseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Très généralement, cette puce microprocesseur assurera les fonctions d'unité centrale de traitement (CPU) du micro-ordinateur. 1, record 2, French, - puce%20microprocesseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclo de vida (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- microcircuito de microprocesador
1, record 2, Spanish, microcircuito%20de%20microprocesador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- circuito integrado de microprocesador 2, record 2, Spanish, circuito%20integrado%20de%20microprocesador
correct, masculine noun
- pastilla de microprocesador 2, record 2, Spanish, pastilla%20de%20microprocesador
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza única de silicio contaminado, sobre la que se fabrica la unidad central de procesamiento (UCP) del microprocesador. 3, record 2, Spanish, - microcircuito%20de%20microprocesador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-11-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Transaction-Based Automated Purchasing System
1, record 3, English, Transaction%2DBased%20Automated%20Purchasing%20System
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TAPS 1, record 3, English, TAPS
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Endorsed Shared System. This system is endorsed by the CIO, Treasury Board of Canada. The Transaction-based Automated Purchasing System(TAPS) is a microcomputer, Local Area Network based purchasing system. The system facilitates functional and administrative approval being obtained, and goods received being verified against invoices prior to payment authorization. TAPS, initially developed by Advanced Systems Integrations(ASI), Nepean, Ontario, for the National Transportation Agency, interfaces with Public Works and Government Services’ systems, as well as, several departmental specific financial, assets management and inventory control systems. 2, record 3, English, - Transaction%2DBased%20Automated%20Purchasing%20System
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Transaction Based Automated Procurement System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système intégré de traitement des achats
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20traitement%20des%20achats
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SITA 1, record 3, French, SITA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système partagé approuvé- Ce système est approuvé par le Dirigeant principal de l'information du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. Le système intégré de traitement des achats (SITA) est un système d'achats sur micro-ordinateur relié à un réseau local. Le système facilite l'obtention des approbations fonctionnelles et administratives, et les marchandises reçues peuvent être vérifiées par rapport aux factures avant que le paiement soit autorisé. Le SITA, qui a été mis au point à l'origine par la firme Advanced Systems Integrations (ASI) de Nepean (Ontario) pour l'Office national des transports, interface avec les systèmes de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada, ainsi qu'avec les systèmes financiers, de gestion des biens et des contrôles des stocks de plusieurs ministères. 2, record 3, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20traitement%20des%20achats
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microcontroller
1, record 4, English, microcontroller
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- microprogrammed peripheral controller 2, record 4, English, microprogrammed%20peripheral%20controller
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microprogrammed machine, a microprocessor, or a microcomputer used in a control operation; that is to direct or make changes in a process or operation. 3, record 4, English, - microcontroller
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur de périphériques microprogrammé
1, record 4, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9riques%20microprogramm%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- microcontrôleur 2, record 4, French, microcontr%C3%B4leur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- microcontrolador
1, record 4, Spanish, microcontrolador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina microprogramada (microcomputadora, microordenador o microprocesador) usada en una operación de control; es decir, para dirigir o efectuar cambios en un proceso u operación. 1, record 4, Spanish, - microcontrolador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- format control
1, record 5, English, format%20control
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Control permitting the microcomputer to write protected data on the screen. The operator can fill in the blank(unprotected) areas but cannot change the protected data. 2, record 5, English, - format%20control
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- protection d'écriture
1, record 5, French, protection%20d%27%C3%A9criture
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- control de formato
1, record 5, Spanish, control%20de%20formato
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Control impuesto antes de la entrada o salida de datos de la computadora (ordenador) para que se ajusten al diseño previsto. 1, record 5, Spanish, - control%20de%20formato
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-02-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- operational microcomputer
1, record 6, English, operational%20microcomputer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A operational microcomputer is considered to be any unit which is used to control a process, such as HVAC control or control of intrusion detection systems. 1, record 6, English, - operational%20microcomputer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- micro-ordinateur spécialisé
1, record 6, French, micro%2Dordinateur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- microordinateur spécialisé 2, record 6, French, microordinateur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- micro-ordinateur d'application 1, record 6, French, micro%2Dordinateur%20d%27application
correct, masculine noun
- microordinateur d'application 2, record 6, French, microordinateur%20d%27application
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ce contexte, il ne faut pas employer «opérationnel», qui signifie «en état de fonctionner». 1, record 6, French, - micro%2Dordinateur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-07-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- microcomputer control
1, record 7, English, microcomputer%20control
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new microcomputer control provides LED digital display of cycle(Fill, Wash, Rinse) and temperature. 1, record 7, English, - microcomputer%20control
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a commercial dishwashing machine. 2, record 7, English, - microcomputer%20control
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Restaurants)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commande dirigée par micro-ordinateur
1, record 7, French, commande%20dirig%C3%A9e%20par%20micro%2Dordinateur
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- commande dirigée par microordinateur 2, record 7, French, commande%20dirig%C3%A9e%20par%20microordinateur
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les commandes dirigées par micro-ordinateur (de conception nouvelle) comporte un affichage électroluminescent pour l'indication du cycle en cours et de la température. 1, record 7, French, - commande%20dirig%C3%A9e%20par%20micro%2Dordinateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Inventory and Material Management
- Security
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Security Administration System 1, record 8, English, Security%20Administration%20System
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microcomputer system to support administration and control of departmental security programs 1, record 8, English, - Security%20Administration%20System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Sécurité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système d'administration des programmes de sécurité
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27administration%20des%20programmes%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Système de gestion de la sécurité 1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
proposal
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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