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UTILISATEUR TELEPHONE CELLULAIRE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Techniques
- Internet and Telematics
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proximity targeting
1, record 1, English, proximity%20targeting
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using cell phone triangulation, proximity targeting is able to serve hyperlocal ads to target customers and prospects in the right place, and at the right time. Typically, these time and location data are combined with data from a user's past interactions with the business's mobile app or website, along with demographics, thereby creating both a geographical and behavioral profile of the user. By doing so, advertisers can offer promotions that are relevant and usable at the time of visitation to a store. 2, record 1, English, - proximity%20targeting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques publicitaires
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ciblage de proximité
1, record 1, French, ciblage%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ciblage de proximité permet d’associer un utilisateur de téléphone cellulaire à une annonce faisant la promotion d’une entreprise située à proximité de l'endroit où il se trouve au moment de la diffusion de l'annonce. 2, record 1, French, - ciblage%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Internet and Telematics
- Radiotelephony
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- smartphone
1, record 2, English, smartphone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- smart phone 2, record 2, English, smart%20phone
correct
- smart telephone 2, record 2, English, smart%20telephone
correct
- multi-function cellular phone 3, record 2, English, multi%2Dfunction%20cellular%20phone
correct
- multi-function cell phone 4, record 2, English, multi%2Dfunction%20cell%20phone
correct
- intelligent telephone 5, record 2, English, intelligent%20telephone
- intelligent phone 6, record 2, English, intelligent%20phone
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handheld device that integrates various cellphone and PDA [personal digital assistant] capabilities together. 7, record 2, English, - smartphone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multi-function cellular phones are often referred to as "smartphones" and have technical capabilities far exceeding those of a traditional cellular phone. In addition to the ability to make and receive telephone calls, applications such as e-mail, a calendar, and an Internet browser with mobile broadband access are common. 3, record 2, English, - smartphone
Record 2, Key term(s)
- multifunction cell phone
- multifunction cellular phone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Internet et télématique
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- téléphone intelligent
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ordiphone 2, record 2, French, ordiphone
correct, masculine noun
- téléphone cellulaire multifonctions 3, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20cellulaire%20multifonctions
correct, masculine noun
- téléphone multifonctions 4, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20multifonctions
correct, masculine noun
- téléphone cellulaire intelligent 5, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20cellulaire%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
- cellulaire intelligent 6, record 2, French, cellulaire%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Téléphone mobile qui intègre toutes les fonctions d’un ordinateur de poche (PDA [assistant numérique]). 7, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20intelligent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les téléphones cellulaires multifonctions(ou téléphones intelligents) offrent des possibilités bien plus étendues que celles d’un téléphone cellulaire traditionnel. En plus de pouvoir effectuer et recevoir des appels, l'utilisateur peut correspondre par courriel, dispose d’un calendrier et peut naviguer sur Internet par connexion mobile à bande large. 3, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20intelligent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teléfonos
- Internet y telemática
- Radiotelefonía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- teléfono inteligente
1, record 2, Spanish, tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Teléfono móvil que tiene pantalla táctil, que ofrece la posibilidad de conectarse a internet, tiene memoria interna, gestiona cuentas de correo y otras características que lo convierte en un pequeño ordenador personal. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[El] teléfono móvil [...] integra, entre otras, las funciones de agenda electrónica, pantalla táctil, computadora de bolsillo y, hoy en día, conexión a internet y geolocalización. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
teléfono inteligente: La Fundación del Español Urgente recomienda traducir la palabra inglesa "smartphone" por "teléfono inteligente". 1, record 2, Spanish, - tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Telecommunications
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- secure global system for mobile communications
1, record 3, English, secure%20global%20system%20for%20mobile%20communications
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SGSM 1, record 3, English, SGSM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- secure GSM 2, record 3, English, secure%20GSM
correct
- SGSM 2, record 3, English, SGSM
correct
- SGSM 2, record 3, English, SGSM
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A General Dynamics Corporation produced, GSM based, wireless device that provides users with secure voice and data connectivity. The SGSM consists of a specially adapted Motorola Timeport cell phone and a Type 1 security module. Its security features are activated by a user-assigned personal identification number (PIN). 1, record 3, English, - secure%20global%20system%20for%20mobile%20communications
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Télécommunications
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système mondial de communications mobiles sécurisées
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20communications%20mobiles%20s%C3%A9curis%C3%A9es
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dispositif sans fil produit par la General Dynamics Corporation et reposant sur le système GSM(global system for mobile communications) qui fournit auxutilisateurs la connectivité voix et données sécurisée. [Ce système] consiste en un téléphone cellulaire Motorola Timeport spécialement adapté et un module de sécurité de type 1. Ses fonctions de sécurité sont activées au moyen d’un numéro d’identification personnel(NIP) attribué par l'utilisateur. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20communications%20mobiles%20s%C3%A9curis%C3%A9es
Record 3, Key term(s)
- système mondial de communication mobile sécurisée
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-08-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- satellite phone
1, record 4, English, satellite%20phone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- satellite telephone 2, record 4, English, satellite%20telephone
correct
- satphone 3, record 4, English, satphone
correct
- sat phone 4, record 4, English, sat%20phone
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mobile phone that sends and receives calls using satellites rather than landlines or cellular broadcasting towers. 3, record 4, English, - satellite%20phone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The advantage of a satellite phone is that it can complete calls from anywhere ... A disadvantage of a satellite phone is a noticeable delay in conversations. The signal must first travel to the satellite, then to an earthbound gateway before being routed to the receiver. The receiver's response will follow the same path in reverse ... 3, record 4, English, - satellite%20phone
Record 4, Key term(s)
- sat-phone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- téléphone satellite
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20satellite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- téléphone satellitaire 2, record 4, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20satellitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans une zone non couverte par le réseau cellulaire [...] l'appareil se transforme automatiquement en téléphone satellite [...] l'utilisateur doit se trouver dans le rayon d’un ou des satellites orbitant au-dessus de sa tête; un immeuble et même un arbre peuvent devenir des obstacles empêchant toute communication. Un téléphone satellite ne fonctionne tout simplement pas à l'intérieur d’un édifice. 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20satellite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teléfonos
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- teléfono satelital
1, record 4, Spanish, tel%C3%A9fono%20satelital
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El teléfono satelital opera siempre que se encuentre en la intemperie y sin nada que se interponga entre la antena y la señal proveniente del satélite. En un lugar cerrado como una edificación o vehículo se necesita de una antena auxiliar instalada en el exterior del mismo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tel%C3%A9fono%20satelital
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mobile user 1, record 5, English, mobile%20user
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- utilisateur du téléphone cellulaire
1, record 5, French, utilisateur%20du%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20cellulaire
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- utilisatrice du téléphone cellulaire 2, record 5, French, utilisatrice%20du%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20cellulaire
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : CellNet Canada; DSTM [Direction des services de traduction ministériels] Communications (Télécommunications, radiodiffusion, informatique, appellations, etc.). 1, record 5, French, - utilisateur%20du%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20cellulaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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