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UNIVERSAL KEY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- universal key
1, record 1, English, universal%20key
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hands-free key that wirelessly and omnidirectionally transmits an ID code to open a plurality of different locks. 2, record 1, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This single universal key can replace the large number of different keys that a person typically carries, including mechanical tumbler-type keys, mag cards, automobile "keyless entry" transmitters, garage door openers, and the like. Because the system allows hands free opening of locks, the system allows the user to quickly and easily pass through otherwise locked doors without setting down loads or searching through pockets or purses for keys. 2, record 1, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Universal key duplicator. 3, record 1, English, - universal%20key
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clef universelle
1, record 1, French, clef%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clé mains libres, sans fil, omnidirectionnelle, qui transmet un code d'identification personnelle pour ouvrir un grand nombre de serrures différentes. 2, record 1, French, - clef%20universelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Office Automation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- universal key 1, record 2, English, universal%20key
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A key, such as RETURN, found on most WP keyboards, which does not produce a printable character, but may produce a universal control code. 1, record 2, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used in the Public Service Commission's Course "Basic Word Processing" (Course 601). 2, record 2, English, - universal%20key
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Bureautique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- touche universelle
1, record 2, French, touche%20universelle
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Touche, comme RETOUR, que l'on trouve dans la plupart des claviers de système de traitement de texte et qui n'entraîne pas l'impression d'un caractère, mais produit plutôt un code de commande universel. 1, record 2, French, - touche%20universelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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