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PHONE POWER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Accularm
1, record 1, English, Accularm
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Discontinued.(Verified 06/2006) Retained in database for reference. The primary function of the Accularm is to provide a timed signal to a subject at regular intervals. It provides a chiming audio tone to an enclosed speaker or to an external ear phone.... This device can be used in research, clinical or therapy situations to remind or condition patients to perform a given task in the prescribed time interval. The Accularm can be used to remind subjects with difficulty in controlling drooling to swallow, or to remind persons with little sensation to move about to avoid pressure sores. Power : 9 volt battery. Dimensions : 2. 5 x 3. 5 x 1. 25 inches. Weight : 1 pound.... This product is available from : Manufacturer : Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre(BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario. 1, record 1, English, - Accularm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accularm: A trademark of Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre (BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario. 2, record 1, English, - Accularm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Accularm
1, record 1, French, Accularm
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accularm : Appellation commerciale du Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre (BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario. 1, record 1, French, - Accularm
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- talk time
1, record 2, English, talk%20time
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The length of time you can talk on your wireless phone before the battery runs out. 2, record 2, English, - talk%20time
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The battery capacity of a cellular portable or transportable [phone] is usually expressed in terms of so many minutes of talk time or so many hours of standby time. When you’re talking, the phone draws additional power from the battery. 3, record 2, English, - talk%20time
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autonomie en communication
1, record 2, French, autonomie%20en%20communication
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- temps de conversation 2, record 2, French, temps%20de%20conversation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Durée pendant laquelle un périphérique sans fil peut rester en transmission (conversations téléphoniques, envoi et réception de données) jusqu'à épuisement de la batterie. 1, record 2, French, - autonomie%20en%20communication
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette autonomie, exprimée en heures et minutes, est beaucoup plus courte que l'autonomie en veille car la transmission nécessite plus d'énergie. Par conséquent, l'autonomie en veille dépend de la durée d'utilisation du téléphone pour communiquer. 1, record 2, French, - autonomie%20en%20communication
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
- Telephones
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- in-car telephone
1, record 3, English, in%2Dcar%20telephone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- in-car phone 2, record 3, English, in%2Dcar%20phone
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The type of cellular phone that is installed in a car, truck or van. A unit is attached to the vehicle, draws its power from the vehicle's battery and has an external antenna. 1, record 3, English, - in%2Dcar%20telephone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to a transportable phone, which can be removed from the vehicle and used by itself with an attached battery pack. 1, record 3, English, - in%2Dcar%20telephone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
- Téléphones
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- téléphone fixe
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Téléphone cellulaire installé dans une voiture dont la recharge est assurée par une unité munie d'une antenne externe qui retire son énergie directement de la batterie du véhicule. 2, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20fixe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition au téléphone transportable. 2, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20fixe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Phone Power
1, record 4, English, Phone%20Power
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Name of a service of Stentor Canadian Network Management, one of the three entities of the Stentor alliance. Phone Power is the consulting group that assists Canadian Business in maximizing their profitability through the effective use of telemarketing. 2, record 4, English, - Phone%20Power
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Phone Power tm is the Call Centre business applications consulting service offered by the members of the Stentor Alliance : AGT, Bell Canada, BC Tel, Island Tel, Manitoba Telephone System, Maritime Tel & Tel, NBTel, Newfoundland Telephone and SaskTel. 3, record 4, English, - Phone%20Power
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Téléforce
1, record 4, French, T%C3%A9l%C3%A9force
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom d'un service qui relève de Gestion de réseau canadien Stentor, une des trois entités qui composent l'alliance Stentor. Téléforce est le groupe de consultation qui aide les entreprises canadiennes à optimiser leur rentabilité grâce à l'usage efficace du télémarketing. 2, record 4, French, - T%C3%A9l%C3%A9force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Téléforce mc est le service de consultation en matière de Centres d'appels offert par les membres de l'Alliance Stentor : AGT, Bell Canada, BC TEL, Island Tel, La Société de téléphone du Manitoba, Maritime Tel & Tel, NBTel, Newfoundland Telephone et SaskTel. 3, record 4, French, - T%C3%A9l%C3%A9force
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- phone power marketing 1, record 5, English, phone%20power%20marketing
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Services téléphoniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- promotion de l'interurbain 1, record 5, French, promotion%20de%20l%27interurbain
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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