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TRACE FEATURE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Police
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pen register
1, record 1, English, pen%20register
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pen-register 2, record 1, English, pen%2Dregister
correct
- DNR 3, record 1, English, DNR
correct
- DNR 3, record 1, English, DNR
- dialed number recorder 3, record 1, English, dialed%20number%20recorder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that records or decodes electronic or other impulses that identify the numbers dialed or otherwise transmitted on the telephone line to which such device is attached, ... 4, record 1, English, - pen%20register
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... if your child has been kidnapped, the FBI will put a trap and trace on your phone in hopes of discovering the telephone number of the kidnappers. There is a similar feature known as a "pen-register" that tracks all outbound telephone numbers dialed. If you are a suspected drug dealer, the FBI might perform a virtual stake out where they put a trap-and-trace plus pen-register on your phone in order to discover everyone you call, and everyone who calls you. 2, record 1, English, - pen%20register
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pen register device
- pen-register device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Police
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Télécommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enregistreur des numéros de téléphone composés
1, record 1, French, enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20compos%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- enregistreur des numéros composés 1, record 1, French, enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20compos%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
- ENT 2, record 1, French, ENT
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- ENT 2, record 1, French, ENT
- enregistreur des numéros de téléphone appelés 1, record 1, French, enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20appel%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur des numéros appelés 1, record 1, French, enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20appel%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur des appels sortants 1, record 1, French, enregistreur%20des%20appels%20sortants
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur des appels de départ 1, record 1, French, enregistreur%20des%20appels%20de%20d%C3%A9part
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur de numéros de téléphone 2, record 1, French, enregistreur%20de%20num%C3%A9ros%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'écoute téléphonique qui enregistre les numéros de téléphone composés de l'appelant. 1, record 1, French, - enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20compos%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enregistreur de numéros de téléphone; ENT : Ce terme est déconseillé, car il est générique; en fait, il existe deux types d'enregistreurs de numéros de téléphone utilisés comme systèmes de surveillance, l'enregistreur de numéros composés et l'enregistreur de numéros reçus. 1, record 1, French, - enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20compos%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrónica
- Policía
- Telefonía y tecnología de microondas
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarifador
1, record 1, Spanish, tarifador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tarificador 2, record 1, Spanish, tarificador
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constituye dicha técnica conocida con las denominaciones de tarifador, o en terminología anglosajona pen-register o comptage, una modalidad mínimamente agresiva del secreto de las comunicaciones por virtud de la cual puede obtenerse información, sin duda valiosa, sobre la identidad de los números de teléfono de quienes emiten o reciben llamadas respecto del Terminal telefónico objeto de investigación, duración de las llamadas y hora de las mismas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tarifador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Police
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trap and trace
1, record 2, English, trap%20and%20trace
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lock-in-trace 2, record 2, English, lock%2Din%2Dtrace
correct
- trap and trace device 3, record 2, English, trap%20and%20trace%20device
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that captures the incoming electronic or other impulses that identify the originating number of an instrument or device from which a wire or electronic communication was transmitted. 2, record 2, English, - trap%20and%20trace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A method used by the FBI and some step offices that forces a voltage through the line and traces simultaneously ... 2, record 2, English, - trap%20and%20trace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... if your child has been kidnapped, the FBI will put a trap and trace on your phone in hopes of discovering the telephone number of the kidnappers. There is a similar feature known as a "pen-register" that tracks all outbound telephone numbers dialed. If you are a suspected drug dealer, the FBI might perform a virtual stake out where they put a trap-and-trace plus pen-register on your phone in order to discover everyone you call, and everyone who calls you. 4, record 2, English, - trap%20and%20trace
Record 2, Key term(s)
- lock in trace
- trap-and-trace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Télécommunications
- Police
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'interception et de localisation
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20d%27interception%20et%20de%20localisation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enregistreur des numéros de téléphone reçus 1, record 2, French, enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20re%C3%A7us
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur des numéros reçus 1, record 2, French, enregistreur%20des%20num%C3%A9ros%20re%C3%A7us
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur du numéro de l'appelant 1, record 2, French, enregistreur%20du%20num%C3%A9ro%20de%20l%27appelant
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur des appels entrants 1, record 2, French, enregistreur%20des%20appels%20entrants
proposal, masculine noun
- enregistreur des appels d'arrivée 1, record 2, French, enregistreur%20des%20appels%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé lors d'une écoute électronique permettant d'intercepter des impulsions électroniques d'une communication entrante afin d'identifier le numéro d'origine d'une communication électronique ou par fil. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20d%27interception%20et%20de%20localisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces dispositifs d'écoute ne devraient pas être utilisés pour enregistrer le contenu des communications (par exemple, l'information contenue dans les courriels). Il existe toute une controverse entourant l'utilisation de ces appareils et la confidentialité dans les communications. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20d%27interception%20et%20de%20localisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par opposition à un enregistreur de numéros composés. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20d%27interception%20et%20de%20localisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrónica
- Telecomunicaciones
- Policía
- Telefonía y tecnología de microondas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de localización y seguimiento
1, record 2, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20localizaci%C3%B3n%20y%20seguimiento
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trace feature 1, record 3, English, trace%20feature
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- option trace
1, record 3, French, option%20trace
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Option d'un menu. Cette option permet de produire une trace 1, record 3, French, - option%20trace
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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