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Automatic identification and data capture — (AIDC) refers to the methods of automatically identifying objects, collecting data about them, and entering that data directly into computer systems (i.e. without human involvement). Technologies typically considered as part of AIDC include bar… … Wikipedia
Supply Officer — was a specialisation in the British Royal Navy which has recently been superseded by the Logistics Officer, although the function remains the same. In centuries past, the Supply Officer had been known as the Clerk, Bursar, Purser and, later, the… … Wikipedia
Automatic cut-off — Expansion Ex*pan sion, n. [L. expansio: cf. F. expansion.] 1. The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is expanded; expanse; extend surface; as, the expansion of a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Automatic expansion gear — Expansion Ex*pan sion, n. [L. expansio: cf. F. expansion.] 1. The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is expanded; expanse; extend surface; as, the expansion of a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Automatic test pattern generation — ATPG (acronym for both Automatic Test Pattern Generation and Automatic Test Pattern Generator) is an electronic design automation method/technology used to find an input (or test) sequence that, when applied to a digital circuit, enables testers… … Wikipedia
Automatic Warning System — The Automatic Warning System (AWS) is a form of limited cab signalling and train protection system introduced in 1956 in the United Kingdom to help train drivers observe and obey signals. It was based on a 1930 system developed by Alfred Ernest… … Wikipedia
Automatic Computing Engine — The Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) was an early electronic stored program computer design produced by Alan Turing at the invitation of John Womersley, superintendent of the Mathematics Division of the National Physical Laboratory. The use of… … Wikipedia
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle — Not to be confused with Browning BAR. Rifle, Caliber .30, Automatic, Browning, M1918 The M1918A2 BAR Type … Wikipedia
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Company — was a major manufacturer of telephone exchange equipment. It was founded in Chicago, Illinois, by Milo G. Kellogg, an electrical engineer. Along with Western Electric (who supplied the Bell system), Automatic Electric (who supplied General… … Wikipedia
Boyd's Automatic tide signalling apparatus — The automatic tide signalling apparatus at Irvine harbour in North Ayrshire, Scotland, is probably unique, having been invented and patented by Martin Boyd, the Irvine harbourmaster, in 1905 and opened in 1906.McEwan, Mae (1985). The Harbour… … Wikipedia
