local battery
The term "local battery" is commonly used in telecommunications and electronics to describe a decentralized power source.
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Definition
C2Telegraphy
(technical, historical)A power source at a telegraphic station that activates recording instruments, separate from the main line power.
Example
- The local battery ensured that the telegraph could function even if the main line power was disrupted.
C2Telephony
(technical)A set of batteries that power a telephone instrument locally, as opposed to receiving power from a central office.
Example
- Older telephone systems often relied on a local battery to power the handset.
C1Mobile Devices
(technical, contemporary)A setting that extends battery life by putting apps to sleep, often specific to certain regions.
Example
- The local battery policy on my phone activated when I switched SIM cards, helping to conserve power.
Similar
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