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access code

[′ak‚ses ‚kōd]

(communications)

Numeric identification for internetwork or facility switching.

The preliminary digits that a user must dial to be connected through an automatic PBX to the serving switching center.

(computer science)

A sequence of characters which a user must enter into a terminal in order to use a computer system.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

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During the 24 hour period, the users may download and print a copy of each article for personal use and the users can visit our web site and get free access to the purchased article by the given 5-digit access code. The access code will be generated to the users at the time of payment, the code will be send to user by e-mail address above.

Iqbal said all area homeowners and residents need to do to stop the thieves is secure their garage door remote controls and change the access codes.

But instead of entering their memorable information - such as a place name or name of a pet - for the next stage of the log in, they will press a button on the Access Code Device.

A key-ring sized 'Access Code Device' has been unveiled by UK bank Lloyds TSB in an attempt to reduce customer vulnerability to Internet banking fraud, as part of its BankSecure security initiatives programme.

Worldwide Computer Products News-29 March 2002-Sun releases early access code for new Forte Tools products (C)1995-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Embratel reportedly paid $700,000 to Ana Paula Arosio, a popular starlet with a winning smile, to introduce and close several TV spots with a reminder to use Embratel's new access code before dialing long distance.

The legal burden is on the operators of Web sites to restrict access by "requiring use of a verified credit card, debit account, adult access code, or adult personal identification number." In complying with the law, some sites have created "authentication walls" that require only a driver's license.

Some cable systems also lock the floppy drive so a thief cannot copy computer files without the access code. Some new portables even have built-in slots to attach security cables.

Last year the chapter played similarly active roles in supporting the Permit Extension Act and was an outspoken advocate for the commercial real estate industry's concerns regarding specific provisions within the New Jersey Highway Access Code.

Yet such a scheme is at the heart of several recently proposed methods for keeping information--whether in the form of an access code, identification number or message -- secret during transactions involving computers.

The conference call can be accessed by dialling 323-794-2590, using access code 4930630.


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