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Definition: fob


The term fob originated in the late 1800s and refers to an ornament on a pocket-watch chain. Today a fob refers to a variety of small electronic devices, including USB drives, authentication tokens, remote car starters and garage door openers. See USB drive, USB dongle and authentication token.




The Keyless Entry Fob
For years, opening car doors with the fob has been standard equipment.





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