The method by which the public accesses data. Web-based application systems are frequently used to provide information to the public. In this case, an internet application with a web front end is developed and a search engine is used to query the data. Also, voice response units (VRUs) are implemented to support public information provided through a phone interface using a touch tone phone.
Two meanings. In the cable world, this is public-access programming, the ability of the community to create and broadcast their own programming. In the Internet world, this usually means the availability of public computers (sometimes called kiosks) that may be used for web browsing, email and newsgroup reading.
Physical and/or visual access to marine or tidal waters that is available to all members of the general public and therefore not limited to any particular groups of individuals.
To ensure that divergent community opinion is aired on cable television, FCC rules require systems in the top 100 markets to set aside one public access channel along with the education and government channels. The public access channel is free and available at all times on a first-come, first-served basis for noncommercial use by the general public.
FCC mandated time slots made available for local non-commercial access onto the cable TV system. “Wayne's World†and similar.
The right if a person with a disability to be accompanied by his/her assistance dog in all public accommodations. Public access belongs to the person with the disability, not to the assistance dog.
A non-commercial channel set aside by a cable system for use by the public, on a first come first serve, non-discriminatory basis.
Public Access is a 1993 film directed by Bryan Singer, and written by Singer, Christopher Mc Quarrie, and Michael Feit Dougan. It was joint winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival.
