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host′ comput`er


n.
the main computer in a network.
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2,578,053, "System And Method For Accessing Host Computer Via Remote Computer", was issued by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office on March 20, 2012, and will expire on September 6, 2025.
The IA-3127-U2i is controlled by an Isolated USB Port, designed to isolate the host computer from its power supply, thus effectively isolating the host computer from interrupting factors in its immediate environment, such as the factory floor, network wiring etc.
Finally, end-to-end traceability was made possible when the finished tag, with its integral NFC chip, was used to direct the central host computer to transfer all process and quality data related to its individual website in the cloud.
As shown in Figure 1, the test-bench for logging tools mainly consists of a Host Computer, an Embedded Controlling Board, and some functional boards.
It also alerts when there is a threat or stress on the host computer.
Images may be transferred at full or reduced frame rates to computer memory for processing and/or analysis by the host computer. Transfer also is supported to any other target on the PCI Express bus.
Upon inserting the EncryptStick flash drive into the computer USB port and entering a personal password, users can create an unlimited number of data vaults (folders containing sensitive files) on the flash drive itself, as well as any host computer, removable hard drive or writeable media.
The massive amount of data generated in these applications must be sent to the inspection station's host computer for analysis.
The USBToken plugs in to any PC or laptop supporting Microsoft Windows, requests a PIN, generates a password and leaves no residual footprint on the host computer. The application on the device is protected by a user-established PIN to enhance security when misplaced or stolen, and the security credentials are protected from being copied to another device through the use of anticloning technology.--Diversinet
Using the LogMeIn website (https://secure.logmein.com/home.asp ?lang=en) you select the free account, click Add Computer, and follow the step-by-step instructions to download and install the software onto your PC - now known as the host computer.