irda

name

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of Infrared Data Association.

   “An industry group called IrDA, short for the Infrared Data Association, standardized a code for this modulation in 1993. But IrDA standardized only part of the IR connection and left the electronics industry to work out minor details like the software essential for making a link.”

   “It [Bluetooth] aims to replace the IrDA (Infrared Data Association) specification of InfraRed in mobile and computing devices. The IrDA develops standards for wireless, infrared transmission systems between computers.”

   “Bluetooth works using radio signals and unlike the IrDA (Infrared Data Association) infrared technology found on many laptops, line-of-sight is not an issue. […] Compaq iPaq 3870 […] Other features: […] Infrared Data Association (IrDA) standard at 115Kbps, […] Compaq iPaq 3760 […] Other features: IrDA standard at 115 Kbps, […]”

   “Moreover, sometimes one finicky device simply will not connect with others, although engineers with the industry’s Infrared Data Association (www.irda.org) have been creating compatibility standards. […] Check the IrDA site for advertisers and companies in the member directory.”

noun

1. (uncountable)A wireless standard designed for data transmission using infrared light.

   “The computer has to be equipped with an IrDA-compatible infrared port.”

   “Ericsson said the port should work with other IrDA equipped devices, such as the upcoming Palm PC's.”

   “Forget Area 51. The biggest mystery to modern science is the IrDA port. Although few aliens frequent IrDA as they do Area 51, the port is similarly surrounded by disinformation and razor wire.”

   “Most of the wireless connections between computing devices are infrared. Such IrDA ports (named for the Infrared Data Association) are commonplace on personal digital assistants, notebook computers and printers, but Bluetooth is gaining ground.”

   “The camera is also wireless IrDA-enabled. In theory, this means that your friend could send you a picture from his phone to your Xiao for a quick print out.”