23-889: (Redirected from FOB ) [REDACTED] Look up FOB or fob in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Fob or FOB may refer to: Entertainment [ edit ] FOB (play) , a 1981 play by David Henry Hwang Fall Out Boy , an American rock band Fashion and technology [ edit ] Fob pocket Key fob USB fob Watch fob Medicine [ edit ] Fecal occult blood Follow-on biologics Military [ edit ] Forward operating base Fractional Orbital Bombardment Other uses [ edit ] FOB (shipping) , or Free on Board, an Incoterm Federal Office Building (disambiguation) Fixed odds betting terminal Fob James (born 1934), former governor of Alabama Fresh off
46-572: A security guard , prison officer, janitor , or retail store manager. The chain is often retractable, and therefore may be a nylon rope, instead of an actual metal chain. The chain ensures that the keys remain attached to the individual using them, makes accidental loss less likely, and saves on wear and tear on the pockets of the user. Many keychains also offer other functions that the owner wants easily accessible as well. These can include army knives, bottle openers, nail clippers, pill cases, or pepper spray among many others. An electronic key finder
69-432: A central server for the building, which can be programmed to allow access only to those areas in which the tenant or owner is permitted to access, or only within certain time frames. Remote workers may also use a security token – an electronic device often referred to as a fob – that provides one part of a three-way match to log in over an unsecure computer network connection to a secure network. (A well-known example
92-404: A clear line-of-sight to function. These could be copied using a programmable remote control . More recent models use challenge–response authentication over radio frequency , so these are harder to copy and do not need line-of-sight to operate. Programming these remotes sometimes requires the automotive dealership to connect a diagnostic tool, but many of them can be self-programmed by following
115-743: A few cents to a few dollars each when purchased in large quantities as giveaways. Souvenir keychains or novelty keychains representing bands, movies, games, etc., are also considered to be inexpensive, ranging from US$ 1 up to US$ 15. Electronic keychains including games and small organizers start at a few dollars and can be up to US$ 50. Other keychain electronics including cameras, digital photo frames, and USB drives cost US$ 10 to US$ 100. The most popular focused keychain collections are advertising, souvenir, monument, popular characters and nostalgia-related items. Keychains are typically not made specifically for collecting on large scale, and do not hold their value as well as other collections. A standard keychain that
138-433: A mechanism to open and securely close the loop. A key fob is a generally decorative and at times useful item many people often carry with their keys , on a ring or a chain, for ease of tactile identification, to provide a better grip, or to make a personal statement. Key fob can also specifically refer to modern electronic car keys , or smart keys , which serve as both a key and remote. The word fob may be linked to
161-797: A message or symbol such as that of a logo (as with conference trinkets) or a sign of an important group affiliation. A fob may be symbolic or strictly aesthetic, but it can also be a small tool. Many fobs are small flashlights , compasses , calculators , penknives , discount cards , bottle openers , security tokens , and USB flash drives . As electronic technology continues to become smaller and cheaper, miniature key-fob versions of (previously) larger devices are becoming common, such as digital photo frames , remote control units for garage door openers , barcode scanners and simple video games (e.g. Tamagotchi ) or other gadgets such as breathalyzers . Some retail establishments such as gasoline stations keep their bathrooms locked and customers must ask for
184-591: A ring and fob. The length of a keychain or fob may also allow an item to be used more easily than if connected directly to a keyring. Some keychains allow one or both ends to rotate, keeping the keychain from becoming twisted, while the item is being used. Keychains are one of the most common souvenir and advertising items. In the 1950s and 1960s, with the improvement of plastic manufacturing techniques, promotional items including keychains became unique. Businesses could place their names and logos on promotional keychains that were three-dimensional for less cost than
207-402: A sequence of steps in the vehicle and usually requires at least one working key. Key fobs are used in apartment buildings and condominium buildings for controlling access to common areas (for example, lobby doors, storage areas, fitness room, pool). These usually contain a passive RFID tag. The fob operates in much the same manner as a proximity card to communicate (via a reader pad) with
230-426: Is also a useful item found on many keys that will beep when summoned for quick finding when misplaced. A keyring or "split ring" is a circle cotter that holds keys and other small items sometimes connected to keychains. Other types of keyrings are made of leather, wood and rubber. These are the central component to a keychain. Keyrings were invented in the 19th century by Samuel Harrison. The most common form of
253-950: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages FOB (Redirected from FOB ) [REDACTED] Look up FOB or fob in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Fob or FOB may refer to: Entertainment [ edit ] FOB (play) , a 1981 play by David Henry Hwang Fall Out Boy , an American rock band Fashion and technology [ edit ] Fob pocket Key fob USB fob Watch fob Medicine [ edit ] Fecal occult blood Follow-on biologics Military [ edit ] Forward operating base Fractional Orbital Bombardment Other uses [ edit ] FOB (shipping) , or Free on Board, an Incoterm Federal Office Building (disambiguation) Fixed odds betting terminal Fob James (born 1934), former governor of Alabama Fresh off
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#1732852189003276-400: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Key fob A keychain ( / ˈ k i t ʃ eɪ n / ) (also keyring ) is a small ring or chain of metal to which several keys , or fobs can be attached. The terms keyring & keychain are often used interchangeably to mean both the individual ring, or a combined unit of
299-641: Is the RSA SecurID token.) This kind of key fob may have a keypad on which the user must enter a PIN to retrieve an access code, or it could be a display-only device. RFID key fobs can be easily cloned with tools like the Proxmark3 , and there are several companies in America that offer this service. The cost of keychains in the United States varies widely depending on their purpose. Advertising keychains begin at only
322-502: The low German dialect for the word Fuppe , meaning "pocket"; however, the real origin of the word is uncertain. Fob pockets (meaning 'sneak proof' from the German word foppen ) were pockets meant to deter thieves. A short "fob chain" was used to attach to items, like a pocket watch, placed in these pockets. Fobs vary considerably in size, style and functionality. Most commonly they are simple discs of smooth metal or plastic, typically with
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391-593: The key from the attendant. In such cases the key often has a very large fob so that customers will not automatically pocket and walk off with the key after completing their ablutions. Key fobs offering added functionalities connected to online services may require additional subscription payment to access them. Access control key fobs are electronic key fobs that are used for controlling access to buildings or vehicles. They are used for activating such things as remote keyless entry systems on motor vehicles . Early electric key fobs operated using infrared and required
414-486: The keychain collection. According to Guinness World Records , the largest collection of keychains consists of 62,257 items, achieved by Angel Alvarez Cornejo in Sevilla, Spain, as verified on 25 June 2016. His collection began at the age of 7. Due to the tremendous size of his collection he now stores his keychains in his garage and a rented warehouse. The previous record holder was Brent Dixon of Georgia, United States with
437-433: The keyring is a single piece of metal in a 'double loop'. Either end of the loop can be pried open to allow a key to be inserted and slid along the spiral until it becomes wholly engaged onto the ring. Novelty carabiners are also commonly used as keyrings for ease of access and exchange. Often the keyring is adorned with a fob for self-identification or decor. Other forms of rings may use a single loop of metal or plastic with
460-496: The largest collection of keychains, at 41,418 non-duplicated ones. By analogy to the physical object, the terms keychain and keyring are often used for software that stores cryptographic keys . The term keychain was first introduced in a series of IBM developerWorks articles. The term is used in GNU Privacy Guard to store known keys on a keyring. Mac OS X uses a password storage system called Keychain . A " keyring "
483-458: The name of the destination or be shaped like something people relate to the destination, such as a sandal for a beach, or skis for a mountain. The ease of production has created a wide range of options for consumers and businesses alike. A keychain can also be a connecting link between a keyring and the belt , bag, or other garment. Keychains with an actual chain or string are usually used by personnel whose job demands frequent use of keys, such as
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#1732852189003506-527: The standard metal keychains. Keychains are small and inexpensive enough to become promotional items for larger national companies that might give them out by the millions. For example, with the launch of a new movie or television show, those companies might partner with food companies to provide a character keychain in each box of cereal. These same qualities also make them cheap and easy to produce for consumers, and these have become popular souvenir and novelty items. Destination souvenir keychains will often bear
529-551: Was purchased for ten dollars new may only be worth less than a dollar once it has been owned regardless of condition. Collectors display and store their keychains in several different ways. Some collections are small enough that the collector can place all of their keychains on their standard key ring. Some larger collections can be stored and displayed on dowels, cork boards, tool racks, on large link chains, in display cases, hung on walls, or displayed on Christmas trees. Some collections are large enough that entire rooms are dedicated to
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