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HAND-HELD MICROPHONE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hands-free telephone
1, record 1, English, hands%2Dfree%20telephone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hands-free phone 2, record 1, English, hands%2Dfree%20phone
correct
- hands-free unit 3, record 1, English, hands%2Dfree%20unit
correct
- hands-free telephone set 2, record 1, English, hands%2Dfree%20telephone%20set
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A desk telephone containing a microphone and voice-switched amplifiers with a separate loudspeaker unit, permitting telephone conversation without use of hand-held handset. 1, record 1, English, - hands%2Dfree%20telephone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do not confuse with Speakerphone which may be used either as a hands-free telephone or ordinary telephone. 4, record 1, English, - hands%2Dfree%20telephone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hands free telephone
- hand-free telephone set
- handsfree telephone
- handsfree telephone set
- handsfree phone
- hands free phone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- téléphone à mains libres
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- téléphone mains libres 2, record 1, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
- appareil mains libres 3, record 1, French, appareil%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
- poste mains libres 3, record 1, French, poste%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
- poste téléphonique mains libres 4, record 1, French, poste%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20mains%20libres
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil «mains libres» est un poste téléphonique sans combiné [...] Pour éviter qu'une main soit monopolisée par la manipulation du combiné traditionnel, il faut remplacer celui-ci par un haut-parleur pour l'écoute et par un microphone pour la transmission de la parole. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On dispose actuellement dans les postes téléphoniques courants d'amplificateurs à semi-conducteurs qui permettent d'écouter plus confortablement avec un téléphone dit à haut-parleur, et même de parler à distance du microphone avec le téléphone à mains libres. 1, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec téléphone à haut-parleur, qui, lui, a un combiné. 5, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20%C3%A0%20mains%20libres
Record 1, Key term(s)
- téléphone mains-libres
- poste téléphonique mains-libres
- poste mains-libres
- appareil mains-libres
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-08-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ferret
1, record 2, English, Ferret
correct, trademark, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A passive acoustic system for the detection and localization of small-arms fire at long ranges. 2, record 2, English, - Ferret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The system is composed of a three-dimensional microphone array mounted on the rear of the turret of the Coyote light armoured reconnaissance vehicle. The system processes the sound signals and shows the results on a hand-held terminal by means of a graphical and numerical display. 2, record 2, English, - Ferret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ferret provides full 360-degree coverage operating day and night in adverse weather conditions. It has been designed to locate the source of fire up to the effective range of a fired weapon. It calculates the range to the shooter complete coordinates ... The system also and the bullet miss distance. The system also generates a digital log of all small arms fire events ... When a Global Positioning System (GPS) and an orientation sensor [are] used, Ferret is designed to provide the shooter’s complete coordinates ... The system also updates the range and azimuth angle to the shooter in real time. This configuration is well adapted to cases where the acoustic array changes direction while under fire. 3, record 2, English, - Ferret
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ferret
1, record 2, French, Ferret
correct, trademark, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système acoustique passif servant à détecter et à localiser des tirs d'armes légères à grande distance. 2, record 2, French, - Ferret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système est composé d'un réseau de microphones tridimensionnels monté à l'arrière de la tourelle du véhicule blindé léger de reconnaissance Coyote. Le système traite les signaux sonores et affiche les résultats sur un terminal de poche sous forme graphique et numérique. 3, record 2, French, - Ferret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ferret assure une couverture complète sur 360 degrés, jour et nuit, même par mauvais temps. Il a été conçu pour localiser la source d'un tir sur toute la distance de portée utile d'une arme à feu. Il calcule la distance qui le sépare du tireur ainsi que la distance d'approche de la balle. Le système génère aussi un journal numérique des tirs détectés [...] Couplé au système global de positionnement par satellite (GPS) et à un capteur d'orientation, Ferret est conçu pour fournir les coordonnées complètes [...] du tireur. Le système met également à jour en temps réel la distance et l'angle d'azimut du tireur. Cette configuration est bien adaptée aux situations où le réseau acoustique change d'orientation pendant qu'il essuie le feu ennemi. 2, record 2, French, - Ferret
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hand-held microphone 1, record 3, English, hand%2Dheld%20microphone
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hand microphone 1, record 3, English, hand%20microphone
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- micro à main 1, record 3, French, micro%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- microphone à main 1, record 3, French, microphone%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 3, French, - micro%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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