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PHONE POWER [5 records]

Record 1 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
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.

OBS

Accularm: A trademark of Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre (BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
OBS

Accularm : Appellation commerciale du Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre (BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephones
DEF

The length of time you can talk on your wireless phone before the battery runs out.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphones
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.

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.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiotelephony
  • Telephones
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.

OBS

As opposed to a transportable phone, which can be removed from the vehicle and used by itself with an attached battery pack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiotéléphonie
  • Téléphones
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.

OBS

Par opposition au téléphone transportable.

Spanish

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Record 4 1997-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Telephony and Microwave Technology
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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
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.

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.

Spanish

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Record 5 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Services

French

Domaine(s)
  • Services téléphoniques

Spanish

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