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modem [mō′dəm] abbreviation for modulate/demodulate. It is a device for transforming serial binary numbers into an audible tone, and vice versa, for transmission over a telephone line to another computer. Also spelled MODEM. modem, n (modulator/demodulator), a device that converts data from a form compatible with computer manipulation to a form compatible with transmission equipment and vice versa. modem Modulator/demodulator Online An acoustic coupling device that converts a computer's digital signals to analog signals, allowing transmission of data through standard telephone lines. See Cable modem, Codec. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, today announced that it has increased its ownership in Datacard South Pacific Pty. PARIS -- Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, launched the Datacard([R]) MPR5800[TM] card personalization and production system today at CARTES 2006. Datacard Group announced today that it recognized 28 employees who were named inventors on 16 patents issued to the company and 24 patent applications filed within the past year in the United States and countries throughout Europe and Asia. |
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