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aggressive device

aggressive device

[ə′gres·iv di′vīs]
(computer science)
A unit of a computer that can initiate a request for communication with another device.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
References in periodicals archive
A device which implements more than the minimum BIBBs for its chosen Device Profile, is a more aggressive device. The aggressive devices reveal either extra-competency, or naive over-confidence.
In 1996 staff started using PADS, a strait-jacket type ``preventative aggressive device'', where the patient''s wrists are tied to a belt around his waist.
1993 -Staff start keeping 1996 -Staff start using strait jacket type PADS -a ``preventative aggressive device'' - whenever Patient W leaves his room.
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