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Infrared Data Association

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(standard, body)Infrared Data Association - (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.
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Tokyo, Japan, Aug 29, 2005 - (JCNN) - The Infrared Data Association (IrDA) has decided to formally adopt IrSimple, a high-speed infrared communications protocol, as its global standard.
IrDA Adopts IrSimple as Global Standard for High-Speed Infrared ... by JCNN News Summaries
Meanwhile, the Infrared Data Association is fighting back, with plans of its own for a faster version of the current infrared standard.
Intel Says Bluetooth Products Will Emerge Next Year by Computergram International
The Infrared Data Association (IrDA) which establishes infrared standards that provide convenient wireless connectivity and the Visible Light Communications Consortium (VLCC) which is working on research, development, and the standardization of safe visible light communications (VLC) announce a cooperative agreement between the two organizations.
The Infrared Data Association (IrDA) and Visible Light Communications ... by Business Wire
 
 
 
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