remote control

n : a device used to control a machine or apparatus from a

distance; "he lost the remote for his TV" [syn: {remote}]

Device Control

One of the four {ASCII} characters, {DC1}, {DC2},

{DC3}, and {DC4}, once used to remotely control equipment

(e.g. a {paper tape} reader) via electromagnetic switches.

The characters were usually paired, DC1/DC3 turning one device

on/off, and DC2/DC4 another.

[Other examples of equipment?]

(1996-08-20)