Abstract
This paper describes a new simple cableless communication method using infrared (IR) media for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), subnotebooks, other portable computers, consumer products, and existing modems connected to a network. In particular, those technologies are addressed that are related to the infrared standard protocols defined by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA), which was established as a standardization body for high-speed point and beam, similar to a remote control over close range within a few meters. A reference model, including terminal composition and simple interfaces between portable devices and networks, using infrared communication media are described.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 66-78 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Electronics and Communications in Japan, Part I: Communications (English translation of Denshi Tsushin Gakkai Ronbunshi) |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 Feb |
Keywords
- Cordless
- Infrared
- IR networking
- IrDA
- Mobile computing
- Newton terminal
- Personal communication
- Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- Portable information device (PID)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Computer Networks and Communications