infrared

<electronics>

(IR) Electromagnetic waves in the frequency range just below visible light corresponding to radiated heat. IR waves can be generated by a kind of LED and are often used for remote controls for televisions etc. and in some docking stations.

Last updated: 1997-01-30

Infrared Data Association

<standard, body>

(IrDA) A non-profit trade association providing standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of infrared (IR) hardware.

The association currently has a membership of over 160 companies from around the world, representing computer and telecommunications hardware, software, components and adapters.

IrDA typically uses direct infrared i.e. point-to-point, line-of-sight, one-to-one communications. The standards include: IrDA Data (SIR, FIR, VFIR), IrDA Control, and AIR.

Ports built to the above standards can be found in products such as PDAs, Palm devices, printers, desktop adapters, notebooks, and digital cameras.

http://irda.org.

IrDA Serial Infrared Interface.

Linux-IrDA support.

Last updated: 1999-10-14

infrastructure

<systems>

Basic support services for computing, particularly national networks.

See also information superhighway.

Last updated: 1995-06-27

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